Work at Adecco, Make your mistakes then make a lot more money somewhere else - Executive Recruiter Adecco Employee Review

3.0
26 June 2008
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Pros

They are the Largest Staffing Agency in the World. The people who work there at the staff level are usually great people to work with.

Cons

Zero training aside from the a basic training of 3 days and a additional 3 day HIT training. You are set up to fail with no support from management. Directors have never ran a Direct Hire desk before. I found this out by another recruiter who left the company. They were managers of Temp offices but not perm. You are on an island to bring in your own business. There is no cross selling between business units. I worked there for a couple of years and never received a job order flipped to me from the temp side or got an order from a corporate account. Their benefits are embarassing! For a $29 billion dollar company its sad!

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5.0
4 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The team was great to work with

Cons

Could have used an additional recruiter for the time I was there to free up the store manager to meet with more clients

1.0
27 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Onboarding for new hires was smooth

Cons

My experience with Adecco Staffing Agency reflects a significant disconnect between the expectations set during onboarding and the reality of assignment execution. There appears to be a consistent misalignment between candidate skill sets and the roles they are placed into, which not only undermines performance but also creates unnecessary inefficiencies for both the employee and the client organization. Assignments are often presented without full transparency regarding scope, schedule, or operational requirements, resulting in frequent adjustments that disrupt workflow continuity and personal planning. Additionally, there is a notable deficiency in accurate and timely reporting. Communication regarding assignment details, schedule changes, and performance expectations lacks consistency and clarity. This creates ambiguity in accountability and limits the employee’s ability to effectively manage deliverables. From a process standpoint, this reflects weak coordination and insufficient control mechanisms within their staffing and reporting systems. Most concerning is the apparent lack of advocacy for the employee. A staffing agency should function as an intermediary that ensures alignment between employer needs and employee capabilities while also safeguarding fair treatment and clear communication. In this case, there is a perception that employee concerns—particularly those related to schedule changes, workload expectations, and workplace conditions—are not adequately addressed or escalated. This ultimately results in a work environment that feels transactional rather than supportive, with limited consideration for employee well-being or long-term success.

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