Groundswell Group Reviews
Updated 22 Dec 2020
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Approve of CEO
Darren Sartison
31 Ratings
Pros
"The work/life balance is incredible" (in 6 reviews)
"4000 - Training budget each year" (in 6 reviews)
Cons
"I feel supported to bring my best self at Groundswell, but also know it's okay when I can't" (in 6 reviews)
"Middle management does nothing except killing time" (in 5 reviews)
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"One of the worst companies to work for in Canada"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Groundswell Group full-time for more than a year
Pros
None that I could think of.
Cons
Upper management is sneaky. Managers hide details that they are about to fire you. Salaries are below the industry standards. Forget hikes/promotions/internal mobility at this company.
"Amazing company to work for"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at Groundswell Group full-time
Pros
Amazing people, great management, great workplace
Cons
No cons, great company to work for
Pros
Good office location and some good people
Cons
Zero loyalty, they will lay you off once not billable
"Great company to work for"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Groundswell Group full-time
Pros
Employee focused Open doors policy Upper management is very approachable
Cons
Becoming a more common type of consulting firm
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"Not a fair place"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Groundswell Group full-time
Pros
Company has a strong executive team, especially after improving its executive team mix in recent shuffle
Cons
Groundswell keeps young workforce, as employees grow in their fifties and develop grey hair they are let go
- Helpful (1)
"A fair workplace"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Groundswell Group full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
- $4000 Training budget each year plus lunch learn support continuous career growth and development - Salary and Bonus are based on your performance and competence level as well as your self-advocacy - Ton of the professional growth opportunities if you take initiatives. - Above average medical benefits - Nature of the IT consultant company: Shifting technologies and clients based on the market and technology trends. - Great sales team and Senior level management: Company is growing during market down time ( new offices in BC, Edmonton) - Strategic planning by leadership keeps us moving forward as leaders in our industry - Work life balance
Cons
Human nature Favoritism do existing. However you have a place to speak up or you can deal with it by yourself.
Continue reading ""Awesome company with lots of room to grow""
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Groundswell Group full-time for more than a year
Pros
Lots of smart people to learn and work with Great company benefits and strong company culture as well as team events Heavy variety of the latest and greatest technologies Variety of directions to take career
Cons
Nothing to highlight out every company has challenges when they grow and are market leaders I enjoy the work environment and coming to work.
"Organization That Operates With Integrity"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Groundswell Group full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Strategic planning by leadership keeps us moving forward as leaders in our industry. Technical and soft skills training opportunities are exceptional and available to all employees.
Cons
No downside to report. I work with a great team and look forward to coming to work each day.
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"Disastrous organizational change management"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Groundswell Group full-time
Pros
-The nice staff -offices in 3 cities -events
Cons
Organizational change and its associated communication in Groundswell nothing but trial and error, and they take bride in getting it wrong and trying again and again. You think staff has any confidence of your new change or flavour of the month, absolutely not. The minute the economy improves in Alberta there will be many resignations from Groundswell.
Continue readingGood Day, Thank you for taking the time to write the above review, some of your comments are not unwarranted as we have been through significant changes. That being said, Groundswell has been through significant changes in the last 3 years in an effort to successfully diversify and scale in a very challenging market. This has brought about new challenges specifically around Communication and Change. Trial and error is a necessary evil. Organizational change is one of the top challenges for all organizations, and our policy around open honest communication can compound things at times. That being said, we are committed to including our employees on this journey. Being "part of" is what makes Groundswell special. As the individual currently strategizing on Change Management I would truly appreciate the opportunity to understand your perspective. Groundswell acts on constructive feedback, period. Our employees experience is extremely important to us as an organization, and myself personally. Please feel encouraged to reach out directly. We will continue our efforts and investment into open honest Communication and Change. Thank you again for taking the time.
"Great Canadian Employer"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Groundswell Group full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Great Company to work respecting the Values and Caring their employees all the times
Cons
There is not anything i would like to mention in cons
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November 18, 2019 – Communications & Engagment Specialist