While official communications on the integration of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt into Harper Collins made only modest mention of the layoffs “as a result of the changes,” multiple sources tells us that they expect over 50 people from HMH will lose their jobs by the end of this year, including most of the sales force and multiple senior staff members. Another source had put the number at “more than 40 people.” Harper has declined to comment beyond their press release. The HMH jobs are being eliminated in stages: A group of staff members from editorial, marketing and publicity departed on October […]
