Thesis reviews

2.4

24% would recommend to a friend

(123 total reviews)

Keely York

14% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Thesis has an employee rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 123 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Thesis employee rating is 35% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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123 reviews
2.0
Mar 31, 2025

Had so much potential

Anonymous employee
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Pros

As others have said, great people and enjoyable clients and projects. Remote work was nice for work/life balance while it lasted. These things kept me at Thesis for multiple years despite so many challenges. I always saw so much potential in the company!

Cons

Room for growth is nearly impossible at the managerial level, no matter how well you perform or how far above and beyond you go. Being a high performer without any opportunities for growth is draining for those with ambitious career goals. There is a lot of favoritism around promotions which are few and far between. The executive team is extremely disconnected from the realities of the people who do the work. This is common at a lot of companies, but it felt extra apparent at Thesis which was demoralizing when major restructures and decisions were made. New strict in office policy shows lack of respect for the loyal and talented employees who require remote flexibility and have worked at the company for many years.

1.0
Feb 28, 2025

Poor management ruining company

Anonymous employee
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CEO approval
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Pros

Previously this was a decent place to work with strong leadership and values.

Cons

Firstly, these sudden, overwhelmingly positive reviews strongly suggest a company-led damage control effort. Realistic review patterns suggest otherwise; please take this into account. From the top down, this company demonstrates a complete disregard for its employees' well-being. CEO Keely York, along with an excessive number of management layers, consistently makes ill-informed decisions that negatively impact the entire staff. "Business experts" are brought in to implement operational changes that lead to overwhelming workloads and a significant reduction in support systems for employees. The company has a disturbing history of laying off talented and dedicated staff while simultaneously retaining incompetent "leaders" who are unwilling or incapable of training those who remain. This creates a toxic environment of constant fear and instability. Perhaps the most egregious example of this company's disregard for its employees is the recent forced return-to-office mandate. Even out-of-state employees, hired explicitly as remote workers, are now required to commute to the office or lose their jobs. This decision, driven solely by the desire to justify the expensive new building they are occupying, demonstrates a complete lack of concern for employee happiness, productivity, and work-life balance. Despite management's claims of extensive deliberation regarding the relocation mandate, the fact that offboarding and backfilling plans are still being erratically pieced weeks after the initial announcement demonstrates a clear absence of consideration. Amidst this period of widespread job displacement, the company announced promotions for local staff, adding to the frustration of those impacted by these changes. I strongly advise anyone considering employment with this company to carefully weigh the potential consequences before accepting an offer.

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