Akkar Reviews

4.2

79% would recommend to a friend

(32 total reviews)

Callum Davis

69% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Akkar has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 32 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Akkar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human resources and staffing industry (3.8 stars).

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32 reviews
5.0
9 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Plenty of opportunities internally - Excellent internal training & coaching on a monthly basis no matter your level - Great office environment, top of the range equipment - Lots of fun perks including weekly deliveroo allowance, quarterly lunch clubs at high-end restaurants, annual high rollers trip (Dubai, Ibiza etc), annual top biller holiday (Barbados, Seychelles, Mauritius) - If you're a high achiever you will make a lot of money

Cons

If you're not cut out for sales then you will likely not have a great time. This is a results based business.

1.0
12 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If you are in the "inner circle" you'll be fine.

Cons

Akkar is a glorified call centre rather than a strategic recruitment business. The focus is purely on call volume, dial as many numbers as possible and hope something lands. The environment can feel biased and favour certain individuals. Notably, MOST Glassdoor reviews raise similar concerns (so please do your research before you join them) Compensation is below market compared to competitors in the Brighton/Hove area. If you thrive in a high-volume, KPI-heavy call centre environment where activity numbers are the only metric that matters, this could suit you. However, if you value building long-term client relationships, understanding business needs, and taking a more consultative approach to recruitment, this wont workout for you. Recruitment is of course a numbers game to an extent, but sustainable success often comes from genuinely understanding clients and markets rather than purely operating on an old-school, high-volume agency style model. Extremely KPI-driven culture with limited autonomy over how you manage your desk or build your approach. Most employees are unhappy - becomes pretty obvious pretty soon.

1.0
11 Nov 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Nice office space and amenities, reasonable career progression opportunities

Cons

My experience was quite disappointing. The culture felt exclusive and management often came across as overbearing and unapproachable. It’s not the most inclusive environment and I’ve worked in roles that fostered a much healthier and more respectful team dynamic. Would not recommend

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Akkar Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It is great to hear that you valued the office environment and the opportunities for career development at Akkar. We're sorry to learn that parts of your experience did not meet the standard we aim to provide. Feedback about leadership, inclusivity and team culture is taken very seriously. These areas shape daily life for our team, and we work hard to create a professional, welcoming and supportive environment for everyone. Your comments will be shared with the management team so we can continue to strengthen our culture and ensure our practices reflect the values we promote. We do undertake training on inclusivity and respectful workplace behaviours, and we will continue to develop our leaders to ensure that every team member feels treated fairly. If you would be willing to share more detail with us directly, we would welcome the opportunity to understand your experience better. Constructive feedback helps us address concerns appropriately and supports our ongoing efforts to make Akkar a positive and inclusive place to work.
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