All recent reviews are true, toxic organization, more toxic current management - Anonymous employee SCENE Employee Review

1.0
3 Dec 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Coward former managing director, incompetent president.

Cons

All recent reviews are bang on, not surprising at all given the vibe within the company. Current president has no relevant background or skills to lead this company, only thing she has done is hire people she's worked with before. It's amazing she's turned a bad situation from the last leader to an even worse one now. Make no mistake the last leader of Scene wasn't much better, he was a coward who threw his teams under the bus to try to save his own job. Didn't work, that's why the brought in someone new. With changes at the owner companies (Scotia), more changes are coming. New leadership at Scene is needed asap.

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1.0
26 May 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Location is prime with easy access to transit.

Cons

-Burnout culture is thriving at Scene+. Management actively celebrates overworking. Working evenings and weekends isn't just common; it’s an unstated requirement. Burnout is treated as a milestone & true dedication rather than a red flag. - There is a total lack of department-wide cohesion. Teams are frequently pitted against one another, and clear "favouritism" is displayed during town halls, when giving recognition on campaign launches, within funnelling promotions and overall resources; while the rest of teams are left to struggle with crushing workloads. - Consistent unrealistic expectations & chaos rule directions. Alignment is non-existent. Direction changes at the last minute based on partner demands, yet employees are expected to deliver results "with a snap of the fingers." This is coupled with heavy micromanagement from VPs who clearly do not trust their teams to execute. - While they like to say member focus is a key pillar, the company’s primary objective is the happiness and profits of the partners, often at the direct expense of employee well-being. - The turnover is so high that three years of tenure makes you a "veteran." This speaks volumes about the long-term viability of a career here.

4.0
17 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good people in general and a solid worklife balance. Summer Fridays in the summer.

Cons

Not a lot of upward mobility.

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