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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
5
TOTAL
RATINGS
93

SHIFT Communications Company Culture

SHIFT Communications Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.0/5
SHIFT Communications' Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

SHIFT Communications CEO

Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Todd Defren SHIFT Communications' CEO
Todd Defren
55 /100

Diversity at SHIFT Communications

Women at SHIFT Communications

SHIFT Communications eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-33

SHIFT Communications employees are -33% more likely to recommend SHIFT Communications as a great place to work

0%Promoters
67%Passives
33%Detractors

Working at SHIFT Communications

Working at SHIFT Communications is rated below average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. SHIFT Communications employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting SHIFT Communications’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at SHIFT Communications was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at SHIFT Communications

C-

Overall Company Culture at SHIFT Communications is rated C-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
35%

SHIFT Communications ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

SHIFT Communications Employee Reviews

Out of 1 SHIFT Communications employee reviews, 100% were positive.

100%
0%
Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

Positive Reviews From SHIFT Communications Employees

  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Extra vacation the week of Christmas

SHIFT Communications Company Information

SHIFT Communications Company Overview

SHIFT Communications is an integrated communications agency with offices in Boston, NYC, Austin.

SHIFT Communications Mission, Vision & Values

SHIFT Communications Mission & Values

To reinvent the role of media in communications.

Headquarter275 Washington Street
Newton, MA
United States of America
Websitewww.shiftcomm.com/
Founding Date2003
Tel(617)779-1800

SHIFT Communications Competitors

SHIFT Communications competitors include Allison & Partners. SHIFT Communications ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how SHIFT Communications compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

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    SHIFT Communications
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    3.0/5
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SHIFT Communications Employees

5 employees at SHIFT Communications have reviewed SHIFT Communications across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 5 SHIFT Communications employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at SHIFT Communications are pleased with their total compensation at SHIFT Communications, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at SHIFT Communications are pleased with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at SHIFT Communications are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at SHIFT Communications believe the environment at SHIFT Communications is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SHIFT Communications is extremely fast. About 67% of the employees at SHIFT Communications work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at SHIFT Communications are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining SHIFT Communications - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

SHIFT Communications KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of SHIFT Communications' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 SHIFT Communications employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

SHIFT Communications CEO & Leadership

SHIFT Communications CEO - Todd Defren

Todd Defren SHIFT Communications' CEO
55 /100

Todd’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Todd in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Todd Defren’s employees rank SHIFT Communications in the Top 30% for Environment, in the Top 35% for Team, and in the Top 40% for Compensation. When compared to SHIFT Communications’s competitors, Todd Defren ranks below Allison & Partners CEO Scott Allison.

SHIFT Communications Leadership

The SHIFT Communications Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Todd Defren, Executive Vice President Of Operations Paula Finestone, and Vice President, Marketing Technology Matthew Raven

  • Todd Defren  CEO / President

    Todd Defren CEO / President

    Todd Defren serves as the CEO / President of SHIFT Communications.

  • Paula Finestone Executive Vice President Of Operations

    Paula Finestone serves as the Executive Vice President Of Operations of SHIFT Communications.

  • Matthew Raven Vice President, Marketing Technology

    Matthew Raven serves as the Vice President, Marketing Technology of SHIFT Communications.

  • Meghan Orencole Senior Account Executive

    Meghan Orencole serves as the Senior Account Executive of SHIFT Communications. Meghan started at SHIFT Communications... read more

  • Amanda Munroe Vice President

    Amanda Munroe serves as the Vice President of SHIFT Communications. Amanda started at SHIFT Communications in April of... read more

  • David Hargreaves Managing Director

    David Hargreaves serves as the Managing Director of SHIFT Communications. David started at SHIFT Communications in May... read more

  • Leslie Clavin Vice President

    Leslie Clavin serves as the Vice President of SHIFT Communications. Leslie started at SHIFT Communications in July of... read more

  • Dan Brennan Vice President

    Dan Brennan serves as the Vice President of SHIFT Communications. Dan started at SHIFT Communications in October of... read more

  • Alan Marcus Managing Director, NY

    Alan Marcus serves as the Managing Director, NY of SHIFT Communications. Alan currently resides in the Greater New York... read more

SHIFT Communications Salaries

How much does SHIFT Communications pay?

How much do people at SHIFT Communications get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SHIFT Communications is $100,795, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $124,995, or $60 per hour.

At SHIFT Communications, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $168,270 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,230 annually. Average SHIFT Communications salaries by department include: Marketing at $149,396, Operations at $74,543, Finance at $97,935, and Customer Support at $64,515. Half of SHIFT Communications salaries are above $124,995.

4 employees at SHIFT Communications rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings) while 3 employees at SHIFT Communications rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$65k
$65k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$99k
$99k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$124k
$124k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$180k
$180k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$230k
$230k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$325k
$325k100th Percentile
$100,795*
Average Compensation
$124,995*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

SHIFT Communications Salaries by Department

Explore SHIFT Communications Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at SHIFT Communications

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at SHIFT Communications across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

SHIFT Communications PTO

SHIFT Communications' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is SHIFT Communications' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. SHIFT Communications' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy100%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo100%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding SHIFT Communications

What is SHIFT Communications address?

SHIFT Communications location is at 275 Washington Street

Who is the CEO of SHIFT Communications?

SHIFT Communications CEO is Todd Defren, their score by employees is 55

What is SHIFT Communications eNPS?

The eNPS for SHIFT Communications is -33

What is the salary for Product Manager in SHIFT Communications?

Product Manager average salary in the US is 104k

What are the salaries in the Customer Support in SHIFT Communications?

The average salaries for Customer Support in SHIFT Communications is 65k

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