Used to be good - bad outlook now - Digital Strategist Ansira Employee Review

2.0
2 Jun 2022
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Pros

decent base pay good benefits & unlimited PTO really loved my direct colleagues, had a great tight knit team. good work life balance

Cons

two reviews on here with titles "sad state of affairs" and "toxic environment, poor leadership" is dead on. I see that the company keeps replying about "idea-a-thon" being a "solution" but let's be real here, it's just a distraction to think things are being worked on. The "judges" will just pick what is easiest for them. I really started to see a downhill spiral when ansira really try to merge more with sincro (instead of sincro being separate). Before that, it was a bit unnerving when our president, Jen Cole left. That was the full start of the downhill spiral. There is no growth opportunity unless you have an "in" with upper management. Hard work (only) and good yearly reviews only gives false hope for growth.

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Ansira Response
3y
Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the people you worked with and the perks of working at Sincro. We know that our industry is facing some complex constraints, and we understand the ripple effect that will have on our clients and how we work with them. We wish you the best in your new role.

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5.0
22 Apr 2026
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Pros

Great people to work with who offer thought provoking insight and helpful career paths

Cons

Same structure day to day which can get tiring for a creative brain

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Ansira Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience at Ansira and for recognizing the talented people on our team. We wish you all the best.
1.0
30 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits and unlimited/flexible PTO

Cons

Workload expectations were unsustainable. To meet the basic requirements of my role, I regularly worked 50–70 hours per week. While the company offered flexible PTO, there was little meaningful coverage when employees were out, often resulting in even more work upon return. Frequent layoffs and ongoing staff reductions meant existing clients were repeatedly reassigned from departing employees to the remaining team members, further increasing workloads and making it harder to provide the level of service clients deserved. As responsibilities grew, client escalations became increasingly common, and support from leadership during those situations was inconsistent. The moment that best captured the disconnect between leadership and employee reality was a company training on having a "growth mindset" that included the message, "It's not bandwidth. It's mindset." For employees already struggling with excessive workloads and burnout, this felt dismissive of legitimate capacity concerns. The culture ultimately led to significant burnout, high stress, and declining morale. The company has talented employees and clients, but leadership would benefit from addressing workload management, staffing levels, accountability, and employee well-being before focusing on mindset and productivity initiatives.

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Ansira Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing this feedback and for the contributions you made during your time at Ansira. Feedback like yours is important and helps us continue to evaluate how we support our teams and create a sustainable work environment. The Growth Mindset program is an employee recognition initiative that celebrates individuals who exemplify our company values and strengthen our culture. It is not intended to diminish or dismiss conversations about workload, capacity, or employee support. We recognize that initiatives can be experienced differently by individuals, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective.
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