ESS reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(1,486 total reviews)
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Buddy Helton

62% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

ESS has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,486 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ESS 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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1K reviews
4.0
Sep 14, 2025

Good company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Facilitated between schools and substitute teachers to help find positions.

Cons

There wasn’t always a job available.

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ESS Response
9mo
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience working with us. We also appreciate your note about job availability—feedback like this helps us better understand how we can continue improving support for our substitutes.
4.0
Sep 14, 2025

Working as a Para

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment, rewarding experience, ability to support and watch student success,

Cons

Little communication about trainings, half-day procedures, and expectations on half days, PDs, trainings, etc.

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ESS Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you find the work rewarding and enjoy supporting students’ success. We also appreciate your feedback regarding communication around trainings and half-day procedures—insights like this help us understand where we can do better.
4.0
Sep 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

very flexible. You pick and choose the jobs you wish to sub for.

Cons

Salary not the best in my area (Location)

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ESS Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you value the flexibility of our positions, and we appreciate your suggestion about providing a clearer introduction to role expectations.
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