What makes Elsevier’s culture and mission so unique?
May 1, 2026How Elsevier sustains high employee engagement through a thriving workplace culture
In 2026, Elsevier, a science and healthcare publisher based in New York was recognized with the prestigious Best Company Outlook Award by Comparably. It reflected a deeply established culture, widely recognized as the Elsevier Experience, that is characterized by purposeful work, growing every day and colleagues who care. The winners are determined by anonymous employee ratings. This year's list features 100 companies across industries, with Elsevier, Calix and TP topping the rankings, alongside recognizable names like Adobe, Google, Palo Alto Networks, Trader Joe's, and Costco.
As a global leader in advanced information and decision support for science and healthcare, Elsevier’s success is powered not just by innovation but also by a culture in which employees are engaged, empowered, and aligned to help advance human progress together. So, what sets Elsevier apart? And what can other organizations learn from what Elsevier has achieved with its culture? HR Grapevine spoke to Sarah Meurer, VP of Global Internal Communications at the company to find out.
What makes Elsevier’s culture and mission so unique?
At the heart of Elsevier’s award-winning outlook is a combination of a clear mission, a business strategy focused on delivering customer value, and an inclusive, engaged and sustainable culture.