Cision Reviews

3.0

41% would recommend to a friend

(1,620 total reviews)
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Guy Abramo

35% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

Cision has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,620 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cision employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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2.0
12 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

not many pros that i have experienced during my time there.

Cons

glad that i quit as it was one of the most toxic places i have worked at. if you are a young vibrant newcomer who wants to implement a new way of working, there is no such thing. the rift between the sister companies are obvious. they do not work together but try to avoid one another.

2.0
25 Jul 2023

(Not) Inclusive

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility: Contractors have more flexibility than full-time employees. They can choose the projects they want to work on, and they can set their own hours. This can be a great benefit for people who want more control over their work-life balance. Short-term specialist expertise: Contractors can bring in short-term specialist expertise to help with specific projects. This can be a great way to get the skills and knowledge you need to complete a project quickly and efficiently. Focus on core business: Contractors can allow companies to focus on their core business. This is because contractors can take on tasks that are not essential to the company's core operations. This can free up full-time employees to focus on the things that they do best. Short notice to start a project: Contractors can be brought in on short notice to start a project. This can be a great benefit for companies that need to get a project started quickly. Set out the contract type and duration: Contractors can set out the contract type and duration in their contract. This gives them more control over their work, and it also gives them more certainty about their future. Temporary cover: Contractors can provide temporary cover for full-time employees who are on leave or who are sick. This can be a great way to keep a project on track even when there are unexpected absences.

Cons

I worked as a contractor for Cision for 3 years, and it was a horrible experience. The company has no career opportunities for contractors, and they treat their contractors horribly. If you do not qualify for a project, your salary will be cut by up to 70% for 3 months. At this point, they will only use people from developing countries to work hard with low pay. I was initially excited to work for Cision because of the company's reputation. However, I quickly realized that the company is all talk and no action. The company has no real career opportunities for contractors. I was told that I would have the opportunity to move up in the company, but this never happened. I was stuck in the same position for the entire 3 years that I worked there. The company also treats their contractors horribly. I was constantly given unrealistic deadlines, and I was never given the resources that I needed to do my job. I was also micromanaged to the point where I felt like I was being treated like a child. The final straw for me was when my salary was cut by 70%. I was told that this was because I did not qualify for any projects. However, I knew that this was not true. I had been working hard, and I had received positive feedback from my managers. I believe that the company cut my salary because they wanted to save money. I would not recommend working for Cision to anyone. The company has no career opportunities for contractors, and they treat their contractors horribly. If you are looking for a job, I would suggest looking elsewhere.

3.0
18 Feb 2023

Good culture

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good culture and colleagues are very friendly

Cons

Not much progression in the company

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Cision Response
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Thank you very much for sharing your feedback in relation to your current employment with Cision. We are thrilled to hear that you have enjoyed the great culture we have, as this is the heart and soul of Cision. We are proud to offer an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone can thrive and are so glad that you are benefiting from this. Regarding your note about progression, we would encourage you to reach out to your manager to discuss opportunities for growth or exploring avenues to become involved in other projects to develop. Thank you again for your review!
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