Working with Management & Leadership Team at Hachette Book Group

Become a Leader in Publishing

Hachette Book Group is not only a great place to start your career, but it’s also where you can rise the ranks into leadership. Case in point: The company has two robust programs that do just that.

HBG’s intensive 12- to 16-week leadership development program guides participants through the publishing process across different departments and divisions within the company to increase transparency and provide a better understanding of the complexity of the business. The company’s management training program is a series of workshops held over the course of several months to help employees define their own management style, gain an understanding of core competencies of effective management, and connect with other managers to develop strategies and solve real-time issues.

Setting Goals

At HBG, they believe that employees who have a planned orientation and a dedicated onboarding process are more likely to experience long-term success, demonstrate engagement, and report job satisfaction. That’s why the company emphasizes mentorship, training, and development from day one.

During new hire orientation and again during the company’s annual review process, employees have the opportunity to set formal goals for themselves with their manager to help prioritize and clarify expectations. Some areas for goal development may include streamlining or improving processes, generating more revenue, or participating in diversity initiatives. Additionally, managers at HBG also set specific goals around becoming more effective leaders at the company.

“HBG has an overall collaborative and convivial environment. I started as a publicity assistant at its Grand Central Publishing division and have always been given opportunities to grow and be innovative with my campaigns. My managers and peers make one of the strongest support systems I’ve seen in the industry, and I couldn’t have asked for a better, more understanding place to start my career.”
- Kamrun Nesa, Senior Publicist, Grand Central Publishing