Run away like your hair is on fire! - Anonymous employee Orion Talent Employee Review

1.0
18 Sept 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Base salary (but inly for a fee months) --just enough to keep you going to work but well below market average pay for good sales people.

Cons

Wow - where to start...? Management will never get rid of management and, well, management here is the problem. It is inbred nepotism at its very core - A circle and cycle of ineptitude run ("run" being a euphemism for absurd and profound mismanagement...) by a bunch of previous military officers who are "C" students in life and who were marginal leaders (at best!) when they were in the service. Backbiting, querulous, self-aggrandizing mammals who have not a CLUE as to what true leadership is. Not a single one has ever seen combat yet they all still talk about their glory days as officers. Most of management has been there since the inception of the company and they will never leave. As such, there is little to no room for advancement and no decent human being would want to stay there long enough to move up the ranks anyway. "Leadsership" (again, A euphemism for people who have stayed around long enough to gain title yet have no true leadership ability /interests) sets the tone for the rest of the employees. Every office is rife with petty gossip, inappropriate sexual behavior, misogynistic and racially offensive commentary, and destructive competition. And training..? If you consider a 6 1/2 inch thick binder with outdated material is a great training program…? Well, then this one has a terrific one. Seriously, if you have opportunity of any other kind of employment, grab it and run – the only thing this place will do is make you appreciative of any other job you've ever had/will have in the future.

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5.0
13 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Orion Talent is an great company to work for. The team is professional, supportive, and truly committed to helping veterans succeed in their career search while also valuing a work life balance for their own employees. Leadership is approachable, the culture is positive, and there’s a clear sense of purpose behind the work they do. If you’re looking for a company that values its people and makes a real impact, Orion Talent is a great choice.

Cons

benefits package could be better

1.0
17 July 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Remote is the only pro left.

Cons

Unfortunately, the company’s internal structure and leadership severely undercut any long-term satisfaction. Leadership is completely out of touch with the realities of recruiting and lacks the competence to support their teams effectively. There was no 401(k) for most of my tenure, despite the company taking 8% from employee pay. Operational chaos was the norm—constant top-down changes, two CEOs in a short span, and repeated removal of critical tools and resources, all while increasing expectations. Recruiters were expected to hit aggressive metrics without the technology or bandwidth to support them. When numbers didn’t fit the narrative leadership wanted, they gaslighted employees, implying data didn’t matter—until it did. This manipulation created a toxic and demoralizing environment. They routinely overpromised to clients just to close deals, then pushed impossible workloads onto already maxed-out recruiters to deliver on unrealistic expectations. Morale hit rock bottom, and HR did nothing to address it. Training was minimal and often led by unqualified individuals. The job quickly became a conveyor belt focused on KPIs, with no regard for quality or long-term success. Compensation wasn’t competitive either.

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