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SHIFT Communications

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Underwhelming Experience - SAE SHIFT Communications Employee Review

1.0
6 Sept 2016
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Pros

- Unique siloed team structure - Somewhat interesting client roster - Friendly co-workers

Cons

- Unqualified "managers"/ team leaders who are expected to help younger employees learn and grow - Agency culture tries too hard to fit in or replicate the "cool agency culture" that many other agencies have succeeded in... ex: Shift claims to have an open office environment when that just means lower than usual cubicle walls; make shift ping pong table... hint: no one thinks ping pong in offices are cool; lack of overall understanding of what makes an agency "cool" (it's more than just a keg fridge in the office). - Agency frequently over delivers to clients who are underpaying for services - Upper management seems clueless to what their teams are actually working on vs. what they've promised to clients

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5.0
20 Aug 2022
Recommend
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Pros

I was hesitant to join another agency after a couple of “standard” agency experiences- chronically overservicing accounts, regularly working late, high manager turnover and a senior team that only paid lip service to staff challenges. But a recruiter insisted that SHIFT was different and I am so happy I joined the agency four years ago. SHIFT truly is different and cares about its people just as much as the clients we work with. Work-life balance? Check. Supportive colleagues? Check. A culture without politics? Check. Clients who treat us well? Check. Clear career progression? Check. Added to the caring culture, I am constantly wowed (but not surprised) by the smarts of my colleagues at all levels. My colleagues constantly bring high quality creative thinking, consultancy and results to our clients. SHIFTers are a wonderful combination of relentless and curious, plus other key traits. Overall, SHIFT is the agency that’s walking the talk and doing things right. Keep it up!

Cons

When I first joined, some of the benefits weren’t great, but since SHIFT has become a Padilla agency the benefits are so much better across the board.

3.0
9 Apr 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good professional development opportunities, fun culture.

Cons

Work-life balance can be tricky in agency PR.

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