Feels like Indentured Servitude - Business Analyst Adecco Employee Review

1.0
9 Sept 2010
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Pros

Adecco eliminates the administrative hassle of being an independent contractor by doing invoicing and paying your employment taxes.

Cons

A friend helped me find this temporary job at a large mutli-national company which required that I go through Adecco to take the job. Adecco had nothing to do with me getting this job, yet they receive a hefty percentage of my hourly wage. Although Adecco considers me an employee, I consider them an administrative service (invoicing and tax paying) and I feel that I am paying way too much for that administrative service and not getting anything back from Adecco as an employee.

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5.0
4 May 2026
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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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