Shift Paradigm reviews

2.4

25% would recommend to a friend

(134 total reviews)

Liz Ross

25% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Shift Paradigm has an employee rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 134 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Shift Paradigm employee rating is 35% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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134 reviews
1.0
Aug 26, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The people: Despite the challenges, I had the opportunity to work with some amazing people. I developed lifelong friendships with many of my colleagues.

Cons

Poor Communication: Frequent restructures with minimal explanation (at least 5 restructures in the 4 years I was here...) Neglected Culture: Liz's first address to the company when she became CEO "This is a people company, and the people come first", She did exactly ZERO team-building efforts or incentives for growth and almost immediately started laying people off. Ineffective Leadership and Lack of Accountability: The CEO’s promises of prioritizing employees were not reflected in her actions. Instead, there were continuous cutbacks, the hiring of her own circle of former colleagues, and a complete lack of accountability for the company’s negative direction. Rather than taking responsibility, Liz frequently blamed the company’s struggles on macroeconomic factors. Directionless Leadership: SH/FT used to be a successful email marketing agency, and somehow made a transition to a confused marketing consultancy? Consistent gap between sales and service experts, I truly don't think the sales team knows what the service experts actually do, and the constant loss and lack of new business shows. Below-Market Salaries: Compensation often 20% below industry standards, good luck getting a decent title too, SH/FT learned that good titles means poached talent. Morale at Rock Bottom: Did someone say pizza party? No. even pizza parties aren't offered here... Moral couldn't be lower, and I don't think there's a way it can be saved. Short-sighted Decisions: Leadership’s focus on potential new accounts at the expense of nurturing existing ones meant the loss of several key accounts. This company used to have multiple 7+ figure retainers, and I doubt any are left at this point.

1.0
Aug 20, 2024

Buckle Up

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I no longer have to work here This company won't exist very much longer I never have to listen to Liz Ross ever again

Cons

Is the pay great? Of course not. But is there job security? No. But is the work meaningful? It isn't. But is leadership competent? Also no. Clients leave left and right and a useless sales team can't secure any business. They rebrand more often than I change my socks. SH/FT should drop the F. I liked a few of the people I worked with and will miss them. My experience with sugondese was also lacking.

4.0
Aug 18, 2024

Good Company

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Management is very transparent - Good work culture - Good benefits

Cons

- Job security isn't great

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