If you have applied to or are considering applying to an opening at Cengage and are reading the discourse on this page, a word of advice. Compare the frequency and tone of posts on this page to the frequency and tone of posts on TheLayoff.com pages... — read more 

Just what the title says. 150 roles were eliminated last week alone.

It’s honestly refreshing to see the new company structure take shape. For the first time in a long while, there’s actual momentum - and you can feel it. Bottlenecks that used to stall progress for weeks (or months) are finally gone, and decisions are... — read more 

I was a SME and they are forcing me to be a "Learning Designer" The learning department has been broken up They are now trying to pay me less Did anyone hear about this yet?

The HED Marketing & Strategy team was hit pretty hard with layoffs last week, no news on whether Sales was impacted or will be. It’s kinda crazy how they are moving way more knowledgeable people under that newer VP who has no idea what hes... — read more 

Is there any further news regarding potential lay-offs? I am skeptical about the reassurance that there were no further cuts planned any time soon for ELT.

I quit last week, and you should’ve seen my manager’s face. Absolute pikachu-face shock. This, after months of me loudly complaining about being stuck in career purgatory. Suddenly, he’s scrambling with half-baked reasons to stay. Sorry, pal, that... — read more 

Looks like Cengage finally took out the rotten apples and are hiring new leadership. I’ve counted over 25 open and new roles posted yesterday. Let’s see if it fixes anything in this place.

It saddens me to see how many people are playing right into their hand by quitting. With so many layoffs happening, chances are higher that you will be laid off than not. Walking away without waiting it out and getting severance is shortsighted and... — read more 

When the competent flee the incompetent, who no company will hire and no company wants, stay behind. This has concentrated further, and because these people can't go anywhere, the bad ideas get doubled and tripled down on. The company has become... — read more 

So much noise on this board and no real information. Does anyone know what is actually going on inside this he-l hole? Save us!

Please share any updates. Rumors about large numbers are spreading like wildfire.

Seems like most of us have been miserable here for ages, just waiting for that final straw. Mine was watching a great manager get replaced by a petty tyrant who gets off on belittling people. Life's too short for this nonsense. I'm out. Feel for... — read more 

We've been moved from pillar to post (you're in this division, now you're in this division, oh wait now you're in this division) over the last few years. Now it looks like we're going to be subsumed by Cengage Asia. So many people are going. TBH a... — read more 

I figured out how they're doing it. If you open an incognito window, you can vote again. It's quite sad, but now everyone can do it. And no one should trust the up vote/down vote score. Enjoy!

This site is called The Layoff. If you don't want to hear people complain about the greedy mo--ns ruining Cengage, why are you here? If you don't like it, go spend time on the Cengage Facebook page where unicorns live. Naive kool-aid drinking... — read more 

No NK, It is awful to work here now. Just had an interview with competitor this morning.

But, the time in between knowing you’re going to be horizoned and the time they drag it out needs to have a name. How about Cengage purgatory? Kinda gives a bad name to purgatory though, I suppose.

If you're still working at this nightmare organization, you're the problem. GET OUT NOW.

What are your thoughts on today’s first Friday? I loved how CB gave a half a$$ed indirect answer to whoever asked if more layoffs were coming with this new consulting company coming in.

Cengage morale is in the tank, the inequality and favoritism among the ranks is palpable, and people are tired of the gaslighting. So, with that, what are the odds BE loses their job as the first of a few scapegoats? Personally, I hope BE is fired... — read more 

Do any other current employees enjoy it when they see yet another brilliant coworker find a seat on a lifeboat and join the exodus of capable competent professionals out of this disaster of a company? It feels weird to be rooting against a company... — read more 

Greetings, I am happy to report that the leadership team is working on a strategic plan to serve our customers and investors better. In the current political climate, the government is pushing a narrative that runs counter to the ethos of the... — read more 

This Monday, March 16th we will be wearing black to the office to support the formation of a union for Cengage employees. Union cards will be available soon. Spread the word! The days of Cengage employees being marginalized are OVER!

Wondering if I should even do this (non-compulsary) feedback on my boss, as I'm struggling to think of anything good. Since I've had this boss, its been nothing but chaos, no listening, and I am just at the point where I want this to end

Given the ongoing layoffs, offshoring, and role creep, would you support a union for Cengage employees?

"More than anything, hushed-up departures are nearly always a hallmark of management that’s fully disconnected from workers’ day-to-day realities. The idea that employees wouldn’t need to know about the departure of colleagues they rely on is so... — read more 

What will be the lead in tune for the next First Friday? Daniel, by Elton John, would be appropriate😘

The quality from offshore workers at Cengage is Awful. The gig is up. Full Stop

https://slate.com/life/2025/02/laid-off-unemployment-being-work-company-glassdoor.html

Cengage is no longer about education, but is a troll-like business: a business acquired by private equity that’s being stripped to the bone before its next greedy move. US employees be damned.

not good

The last post about the incompetence of Cengage Ivy League “leadership” must have struck a nerve since it was removed. The truth hurts.

Department of Education might be getting eliminated, how would this impact Cengage?

Project Ignite was just announced by MH. I wonder what delightful changes this will bring?

The turnover on the Gale side started 18-24 months ago and does not seem to be slowing down. Is there any intel about where this side of the business is going?

Did you get one or are you gonna get fired

lots of Cengagers moving to Goodheart-Willcox.

WTF ..? What is this "leadership team"? How are these people who are so inept able to keep their jobs? Is there something we don't know about? What do I need to do to be able to just flail around meaninglessly, so I can get my monthly pay until I... — read more 

Interesting job posting for a Manager of Corporate Development. Is this Apollo’a next step? Sell parts (or all) of the company? From the job listing: Manager, Corporate Development The Corporate Development team is a small, high-profile team based... — read more