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
2.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

ESS was an okay employer.

Cons

I’ve had multiple interactions with this company’s HR department, and unfortunately, the experience has been consistently disappointing. Communication has been unclear and at times nonexistent, particularly regarding important updates that directly affected my employment opportunities. On more than one occasion, I was left without explanation after decisions were made, which created unnecessary confusion and frustration. A lack of transparency and follow-through made it difficult to feel respected or valued throughout the process. I hope the company takes steps to improve its internal communication and accountability, as these experiences reflect poorly on what could otherwise be a strong organization.

1.0
Mar 5, 2026

It is what it is

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Regular pay. Faculty and staff at the schools where I subbed were very supportive.

Cons

Low pay, quirky sign in and sign out system, poor communication, no job security (you're fired for anything)

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ESS Response
1mo
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!
1.0
Mar 3, 2026

Horrible Company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Unknown if there are any

Cons

Upper management is sexist, not allowed to take PTO without repercussions, the pay is a joke and the workload is huge

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ESS Response
1mo
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and take concerns like these seriously. We strive to create a supportive and respectful work environment and encourage employees to share feedback directly so it can be addressed. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
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