Shared reviews

3.9

80% would recommend to a friend

(18 total reviews)

Jordan Nabigon

66% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Shared has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 18 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Shared employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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18 reviews
1.0
Mar 10, 2018

You should stay away

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great coworkers. Food. Relaxed environment.

Cons

Everyone is getting laid off because of gross financial mismanagement and an uncaring CEO. Managers are getting promoted due to personal relationships instead of talent. There's no point in working with great people when you know the management cares little about destroying people's lives.

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Shared Response
8y
The frustration felt by some past and even current employees is understandable. We appreciate and respect the feedback and it is important that these types of reviews are recognized and responded to. We have been very fortunate to find and hire amazingly talented, genuinely great people who have helped grow the company, which makes having to adjust to an ever changing industry that much more difficult. With competitors and businesses similar to Shared shutting down and closing their doors permanently due to recent changes on social media platforms it is an important reminder on how companies need to learn to adjust quickly in order to move forward. We have taken great care to make sure our employees feel appreciated and valued and it becomes especially difficult when the industry shifts and a young growing company feels those changes more deeply than others. Change is never easy, but adapting to it is what this business and industry thrives on and we will continue to evolve any way that we can, unfortunately that includes pivoting the direction of the business, refocusing on other priorities and making internal adjustments.
1.0
Mar 16, 2018

Great Environment, Mediocre Management and Complete Lack of Direction

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Relaxed atmosphere. Lots of dogs to play with. Lots of friendly staff. Solid benefits package.

Cons

Spends money on renovations and mass-hiring pushes ahead of major business changes and then lets the employees suffer the consequences. HR that scrutinizes employees for doing things that have been stated as acceptable by the CEO. Would rather double down on a fickle and unpredictable audience and platform than actually try to grow and expand. A lot of talk about how "things are always changing" and yet will continue to just do the same thing until it's no longer feasible. Incapable of planning ahead or projection, would rather be completely reactionary to industry changes. Management loves to play favorites and promote based on friendships rather than ability. Will insist that things are fine even as mass downsizing happens, little to no open communication between management and employees.

1.0
Mar 7, 2018

Run away

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It doesn’t matter if your job isn’t safe. When things felt safe, benefits are pretty good and the people are wonderful. Chill culture.

Cons

They are letting people go in droves because they are in financial distress. Stay away. Horrible place to be right now. Salaries are low - they hire young and keep salaries at bare minimum.

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Shared Response
8y
Thank you for being so candid in your review. These types of reviews are important for a company to see and acknowledge especially during a time when a select number of employees, past and present may be feeling betrayed. Shared’s culture is one that is professional but personal, we thrive on a working environment that is both productive and fun and that is represented in the people we choose to hire. That is also what makes it more difficult when the company has to shift focus and we lose great people and co-workers. The reality of the industry we find ourselves in is that many other businesses similar to Shared are shutting down and closing their doors permanently. Change is what this business thrives on and what will continue keeping us moving forward, no CEO ever wants their employees to feel insecure in their positions but we will continue to evolve any way that we can. Unfortunately, that has included pivoting the business and evolving our focus, direction and priorities.
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