Pros
The company produces exceptionally high‑quality work and is widely regarded as a leader in the market research space. Teams are filled with bright, curious, and genuinely interesting people who elevate the work and make collaboration rewarding. PTO is generous, and the overall benefits package is strong and competitive.
Cons
Stealth layoffs have been occurring for several years, with no industry announcements or internal transparency. Dozens of employees—many with long tenure—have quietly lost their jobs. Junior‑level research roles are increasingly being offshored without any clear communication about long‑term workforce strategy. The company has a strict no‑severance policy. Employees receive only unused vacation payout and any remaining owed salary. Anyone seeking severance must fight for it, and even then there’s no assurance of receiving any amount. There’s a widening gap between the company’s public messaging and its internal reality. Employees are encouraged to participate in “Best Places to Work” surveys, yet the policies and day‑to‑day experience don’t align with that narrative. The company also appears to support work/life balance, but the reality is very different—many employees end up working long hours and forfeiting vacation days to keep up with workloads. Compensation is significantly below market. While many companies face salary criticism, Ipsos pay levels are notably lower than industry standards. Senior leadership lacks transparency. I’ve personally been in meetings where executives reassured a team that jobs were safe, only to learn of team layoffs occurring less than two weeks later. Underlying financial instability compounds these issues. The company is facing real financial trouble, yet this is kept out of the news and largely hidden from employees, contributing to an environment of uncertainty and mistrust. Not a company stock to be recommended.