BELAY reviews

3.4

54% would recommend to a friend

(282 total reviews)
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Tricia Sciortino

55% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

BELAY has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 282 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BELAY employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human Resources & Staffing industry (3.8 stars).

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282 reviews
5.0
Jan 4, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

MAG Bookkeeping has been a great employer! I feel a part of the family and connected to a group of professionals who are there to encourage us to be better people and servants for our clients. It's great to have the flexibility to work from home and be a mom first to my kids, and then also have an outlet to work and create my own work load.

Cons

At this point, there are no Cons to list.

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BELAY Response
11y
We strive to make sure that team feels more like a family...it is wonderful to hear that we are being successful!!! You are truly appreciated!!!
2.0
Dec 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

True work from home work.

Cons

Pay is low/capped. Belay sends out emails from accounting advising clients that their rate is going up 1% without even telling their VA's so they can advise their clients. If you have a very self-sufficient client or VA that doesn't need any hand holding Belay is definitely making bank off the VA's back. 70/30 split in favor of Belay is very unfair if you have a client that hasn't even been in touch with their CSC in over 4 years. Sending out increase invoices when the client doesn't "need" any of Belay's services feels like a money grab to both the client and the VA since this isn't even split with the VA. Belay's prices for clients are becoming too high. They can place an ad on Indeed or go to a competitor that offers the same services or more for less.

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BELAY Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and for the many years you’ve invested in serving clients through BELAY. We deeply value the commitment and consistency of contractors who have helped build and sustain this work over time. We’re glad to hear that the flexibility and true work-from-home model continue to be meaningful benefits. At the same time, we hear the concerns around pay caps, rate increases, and how value is experienced—particularly in long-standing, highly self-sufficient client relationships. Your feedback highlights an important tension that exists in scaling a high-touch, relationship-driven service while also supporting the systems that make remote work reliable and sustainable. In addition to placement, BELAY handles client acquisition, matching, and onboarding, along with backend administration such as contracts, invoicing, collections, and ongoing client support. These services are designed to allow contractors to focus on the work they do best, without the need to market themselves, manage billing, or navigate client logistics independently. Even when day-to-day support may feel minimal in stable relationships, the infrastructure and advocacy remain in place should needs shift on either side. That said, we recognize the importance of clear and timely communication—especially around rate adjustments—and your feedback regarding transparency is well taken. Thank you again for your faithfulness, your professionalism, and your willingness to share candid feedback. Voices like yours help shape how we grow, improve, and serve both contractors and clients with greater clarity and care. We encourage you to connect directly with your Talent Specialist regarding your pay rate and any other areas of feedback you have. Warmly, The BELAY Team
2.0
Dec 10, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

working remotely and having access to more clients

Cons

routinely being overlooked for said clients and having someone else decide what would be a good match for me rather than letting me make that decision.

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BELAY Response
7mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your continued partnership with BELAY over the past several years. We appreciate your recommendation and your honesty. We’re glad to hear that remote work and access to client opportunities have been meaningful benefits for you. At the same time, we recognize how frustrating it can feel to be overlooked for engagements or to desire more agency in the matching process. Our Client Services Consultants work to thoughtfully match contractors and clients based on skills, availability, and long-term success for both parties, but we understand that this process can sometimes feel limiting or impersonal. BELAY is built on serving people well—clients and contractors alike—and we are committed to fostering a professional environment where individuals with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds can do meaningful work and feel respected. Feedback like yours is important, and we take it seriously as we continue refining how we listen, communicate, and support our long-tenured contractors. Thank you again for the impact you’ve made through your work and for sharing your voice. We’re grateful for your contributions. Warmly, The BELAY Team
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