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
Oct 17, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

After Morgan left, things quickly went from good to bad and then to worse. Working here is a waste of time.

Cons

The CEO is an awful person with no respect for any employees. All employees are struggling due to insane workloads, terribly high expectations, and endless stress. Sales targets aren't being met, and it causes more chaos. Everyone is avoiding staying long-term here and walking away. I did the same.

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Shift Paradigm Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry your time here became so difficult. We recognize that transitions in leadership can be really challenging your feedback about stress and workload is something we take seriously. We wish you all the best as you move forward and hope your next chapter brings you what you're looking for.
2.0
Oct 7, 2025

Insane expectations cause endless stress and frustrate employees

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You will be a fool to seek any pros here. It's not a decent workplace for people who want clear boundaries and hope to enjoy some work-life balance. These awful people will never respect the lines you draw.

Cons

The work expectations were ridiculously high. Employees were expected to be available 24/7, work on multiple projects, and meet client expectations while balancing poorly assigned deadlines. It was a struggle to show up every day when you knew they expected too much from you. It was exhausting to try to reason with the arrogant leadership that did nothing but pile horrible expectations. They also didn't give me enough room to grow. My learning stopped, and I was doing boring work for months. There was no career growth, either. Overall, it was a horribly frustrating experience, and I escaped before I could be trapped here for long.

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Shift Paradigm Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear that you felt overwhelmed and unsupported during your time with us. Your feedback about workload expectations, work-life balance, and development opportunities is taken seriously. We recognize that unrealistic deadlines and unclear boundaries can lead to burnout, and this is not the environment we want to create. Our new leadership is working to actively address these issues. Again, thank you for the feedback.
1.0
Sep 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Maybe you’ll meet a few good coworkers going through the same thing.

Cons

This place is as unstable as it gets. From day one, upper leadership was dishonest and only looked out for themselves, while managers played favorites and handed opportunities to their friends. If you tried to speak up for your team or call out the obvious discrimination, you’d immediately have a target on your back. Layoffs happened so often that no one ever felt secure, and sales were practically nonexistent, so there was no real chance to succeed anyway. Raises and bonuses are nonexistent. Instead, you’re micromanaged, gaslit, and constantly reminded of billable targets that mean nothing.

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Shift Paradigm Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're genuinely sorry that your experience at Shift Paradigm fell short of expectations and that you felt unsupported in our time here. The concerns you've raised about transparency, favoritism, job security, and micromanagement are serious issues that undermine trust and morale. We're committed to examining our management practices, improving communication from leadership, and ensuring all employees have equal opportunities for growth and recognition. Your feedback will help inform these efforts. Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
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