Taylor & Francis Group

Pros: Being an Editorial Assistant here gave me a decent intro to the publishing industry. You learn a lot about academic journals and content. The team I worked with was pretty solid and supportive, which made daily tasks manageable.
Cons: Career growth is really tough for entry-level roles at Taylor & Francis. There aren't many clear paths up within the company, especially if you're remote. It feels like you're stuck unless a senior person leaves, which isn't great for long-term prospects.
Advice to Management: Management needs to create clearer career progression paths for early-career employees. Invest in training and development programs that actually lead to promotions, not just lateral moves. Pay more attention to remote employees for internal opportunities.

Pros: As an Editorial Assistant, I found the team in the London office really supportive. It's a stable corporate environment, which is good for those new to academic publishing. What's nice is you generally get a pretty standard 40 hour work week.
Cons: The company culture can feel a bit stuck in the past though. It's a very traditional publisher, so don't expect fast changes or dynamic energy. There's often resistance to new ideas, making things move super slowly here.
Advice to Management: Leadership needs to embrace more modern approaches and encourage innovation across the company. The publishing industry is changing, and T&F needs to keep up.