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 and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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134 reviews
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.

3.0
Jul 11, 2024

Death by a Thousand Cuts

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The people - You will get to work with some of the smartest, kindest, most passionate, dedicated, hard-working, brilliant people on the planet. The work - Never a dull moment, and no two days were ever the same. The SH/FT team works with some amazing organizations, delivering exceptional results, and there are some really exciting opportunities coming down the pipe that everyone will play a role in supporting. I am honoured to have been involved in the work that I was, and to have done it alongside such incredible humans. I am eternally grateful for all the lessons learned (yes, even the hard ones), the people who supported my growth, and to those that said my name in rooms full of opportunities.

Cons

The disconnect between most management and employee sentiment is alarming, and unfortunately that gap appears to be widening. The workload is unachievable (despite best efforts of working evenings and weekends to try to stay on top of the chaos). I’m not one to point fingers, but it’s clearly a result of the 6 (or is it 7 now?) rounds of layoffs that have failed to ever include a realistic strategy for rebalancing the workload. SH/FT loves to reorganize and restructure the workforce, but remains incapable of rebalancing the workload itself. Unfortunately, this leads to shortcuts being taken, balls being dropped, zero accountability, and the worst result of all - putting your cherished client and employee relationships at risk. Surely there is a better way. Blaming the economy is not a strategy. Giving people dry promotions without proper training or compensation is not a strategy either.

1.0
May 15, 2025

Run.

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The people. Minus Management. You’ll discover just how much abuse, neglect, and gaslighting a person can take before they break. A real crash course in surviving with zero support.

Cons

This company loves to brand itself as progressive and “people-first,” but the reality is the exact opposite. The culture is toxic, the leadership is corrupt, and the empathy is non-existent. If you dare to speak up, ask for help, or admit you’re overwhelmed — you’re marked. Leadership doesn’t lift you up, they watch you drown, then blame you for getting wet. Messages go unanswered. Red flags are ignored. The second you’re no longer easy or convenient, you’re quietly cut out, labeled incompetent, and discarded — no matter how much revenue you’ve brought in or how flawlessly you’ve run top-tier accounts. They’ll gaslight you with HR jargon while pretending they value “transparency,” all while burying the truth behind closed-door meetings and cowardly reorgs. It’s a revolving door of talent because no one with self-respect sticks around. Ask yourself: why has this company shrunk to a shell of what it was in just a few years? How many reorgs, “transitions,” or “realignments” does it take before you admit leadership is the problem? You burned an incredible company to the ground — and now you’re standing in the ashes pretending it’s still thriving. It’s not. It’s bleeding out.

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Shift Paradigm Response
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I’m responding personally because these allegations don’t reflect the company I know we are or strive to be. When someone feels this unheard and unsupported, we’ve clearly failed them individually. No employee should feel abandoned or that speaking up puts them at risk. I take personal responsibility when our leadership falls short. If you’re a current or former employee with similar experiences, please reach out to me directly at lizr@shiftparadigm.com. We’re not perfect, but we’re committed to doing better. The passion in this review, while painful to read, shows someone who once cared deeply about this company. That matters and I thank you for taking the time to share with us
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