At this point, it's all about the numbers. Many employees feel like we're in the most uncertain position we've seen in years. We've lived through the reorganization, layoffs, voluntary departures, territory changes, customer frustrations, and... — read more 

Just wondering if Cengage still does the big holiday shindigs?

Are we in the upside down world? While the US. is on fire with loses in CA greater than total revenue in all of Europe, NK decides to take a trip? We have no T&E to close business and not enough time to visit customers. However, he chose to use... — read more 

Morale is struggling, so naturally the answer is more tracking, more reporting, and more micromanagement. Let's help leadership out and crowdsource some new ideas. I've got a few to get us started: Require all reps to share their phone location... — read more 

Another notification could arrive at any time, and we're left wondering whether we'll be the next ones called in. Constant uncertainty like this is no way to treat a workforce.

They cut the entire finance AR team. Off-shored the positions.

Curious where this brilliant program landed. It’s 2026, is it over? JC and his dolts drove this company into oblivion with another hairbrain program over the years they lasted. How much did 5x25 cost this company, especially JC’s outsourcing to... — read more 

Scrambling to close tens of millions by March, with no one understanding how they will close those millions. What happens when they miss the mark by 10s of millions? Who will they blame this time? How was this reorg even dreamed up it truly couldn’t... — read more 

This has been a long and exhausting week. Not having access to clear sales numbers is frustrating enough, but what's even more frustrating is finally getting access to data and still not being able to make sense of it. We've been given Power BI, but... — read more 

The Strategy. What is Cengage and what do we do? One voice one approach. and this guy JE he is so full of himself after 53 weeks being employed. JE - Biggest challenges - how do we show up? Challenges what do we have in common... — read more 

That's the new thing!

Higher Ed schools are finalizing ISBN selections this week, with some institutions potentially extending decisions until November 1. Anyone who has worked in educational publishing understands what that means. The window to win meaningful Spring... — read more 

Any idea?

I don't remember Cengage being this difficult to work for. We're dealing with heavy workloads, frustrating systems, weak leadership, and pay that no longer feels competitive. And to think, we used to be one of the premier employers in our field. How... — read more 

Hello from a Cengage alum. Just wanted to say I love how active you all have been and please keep it up. Maybe things can change? I for one am rooting for you (non ET employees). Good luck!

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to understand the direction this company is taking. Reorgs seem to mean moving employees into roles beneath the roles they were previously promoted in to, while insisting it isn’t a demotion. At the same time... — read more 

Wonder where we are supposed to find it? 🤔

Oh look, already a Microsoft replacement for MJs spot. Shocked. Buckle up for more micromanaging

Honest to goodness. I know the job market is bad, but I have a bully for a manager who's been making my life miserable. Add to that low (if any) raises and the cuts in benefits, and there really isn't much to keep me around. Give me severance and I'm... — read more 

resigned today. Best. Feeling. Ever. to be out of this absolute mess. Out of textbooks. No more professors and stupid bookstores and tech that doesn’t work.

Here is what MH posted on the Slack Channel: The takeaway isn’t that everything you heard today is new. Our purpose hasn’t changed, and our businesses will continue to have distinct strategies for the markets and customers they serve. And... — read more 

Rumor on the street is that Apollo is going to sell off the HED business to get back their money. Looks like another round of firing is coming. Brace for impact everyone!

I got word that there are more layoffs coming. any insights?

Big brother is watching. Instead of coming here to learn about issues and what people think, ET (KT) is more concerned with reprimanding those who might be posting. As if there are not more important things they could focus time and resources on... — read more 

Please dont use this thread to discuss the town hall that may or not be happening right now. Please, leadership can only be transparent if they trust us not discuss the townhall here.

Meeting Summary: The "All" "Hands" gaslighting festival in full force today. Disregard how this company and its leadership is objectively and universally despised by its workforce, customers and students; those feelings are invalidated because... — read more 

ALL HANDS EMAIL: The most interesting part of this email isn't that leadership changed the name from "First Friday" to "All Hands." It's the wording itself: "We'll discuss where we're headed, how we'll win, and how we'll work together to get... — read more 

Played without any irony at all of course.

So many Cengage openings being posted, and so many people posting their farewells. Cengage is looking bleak. ET freaking out about salesforce and the lack of pipeline. NK still thinks things are steady and stable and is in disbelief- that’s what you... — read more 

Hi folks, After almost 19 years at Cengage, I'm now happily working with a smaller publisher. I need to fill some open roles in Sales & Marketing at the individual contributor and leadership levels. Any suggestions on where to find the best Sales &... — read more 

A lot of experienced people have either left or been pushed out, and everyone remaining is being asked to pick up more work. The pay doesn't feel like it reflects how much is being demanded from us. Customers are noticing the problems, which only... — read more 

Finance Layoffs??? Why be mad at Finance? Seriously. They can only play the shell game for so long before the truth catches up. If leadership is failing, if the products are failing, if sales is failing, that’s not on Finance. Finance didn’t... — read more 

Has anyone heard?

“Back to school” no longer describes a single type of learner or a single path. Learning can happen in a classroom, on the job, or while preparing for what comes next. This broader view reflects a changing learning landscape – one where education... — read more 

Prepare yourself fellow Cengagers. Just when you thought the layoffs were over for the year - surprise! Get those resumes updated and expect the axe to fall again. The scent of cuts is in the air. The fun never ends! Cengage is bleeding talent by... — read more 

But assigning me things I've never been trained on and expecting magic? That's the kind of stress I can't handle. I'm out of here as soon as I find something, even if it involves less pay.

Compared to this same time last year, everything is trending in the wrong direction: Customer Success output is way down — fewer courses built, slower turnaround, more backlog. IA/EA adoptions are noticeably lower across multiple... — read more 

The Truth Behind the Cengage Reorg: What Employees Need to Understand Now After the May 1st reorganization, many people inside Cengage are still trying to make sense of what’s happening — and why it feels so chaotic. The confusion isn’t accidental... — read more