ESS reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,481 total reviews)
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Buddy Helton

60% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

ESS has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,481 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
5.0
Dec 10, 2025

great

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

choose own schedule is so convenient

Cons

not many jobs available this year

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ESS Response
6mo
Thanks for your review! We’re thrilled to hear how you’ve been enjoying your experience as an ESS employee.
4.0
Dec 7, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The agency is always courteous and one of my regional managers has genuine concern for the teachers. You can either get per diem work or long-term subbing.

Cons

There is always a problem with the school or the district. They are understaffed, underfunded, or downright broke, especially in the special education department. SPED programs are not planned for, structured, or implemented. This makes the job more like babysitting than teaching, and causes teachers, staff, and even administrators untold stress. Children are warehoused rather than taught due to the shortage of needed materials, curriculum, tools for evaluation and special accommodations. Also, ESS also uses the excuse that they need you either as an aide or as a substitute teacher to pay you less. Some of the aides from other agencies are unprofessional as they are not adequately vetted.

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ESS Response
6mo
Thanks for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are constantly working to make improvements to better our company whenever possible.
1.0
Dec 4, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Does provide healthcare through ESS

Cons

Toxic preschool, especially for special needs children.

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ESS Response
6mo
We’re sorry to hear that you were not completely satisfied with your experience while employed with us. We are constantly working to make improvements to better our company whenever possible. Thanks for taking the time to give us your feedback and we wish you the best of luck in the future!
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