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      ESS

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      ESS reviews

      3.7

      66% would recommend to a friend

      (1,485 total reviews)
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      Buddy Helton

      61% approve of CEO

      51% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Work/Life balance

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.3

      Culture & values

      3.2

      Senior management

      3.1

      Career opportunities

      2.7

      Compensation and benefits

      ESS has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,485 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).

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Reviews by job title

      1K reviews
      3.0
      Aug 13, 2024

      Decent pay

      Substitute teacher
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I love working for all the school districts and the school staff treats you very well.

      Cons

      I’ve worked here for many years and a staff member complained about something that wasn’t true. ESS does not care the reason. They will just ban you from ever subbing at that school for good even if you’ve been a valued substitute for many years and know all the teachers. Their policies are extreme!

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      ESS Response
      1y
      We’re glad to hear how you’ve enjoyed your experience and the flexibility of working with us! However, we do apologize if there was ever a situation in which you felt like your voice wasn’t being heard. When an issue arises, we do whatever we can to hear both sides of the story and assess the situation to the best of our ability. Please know we are constantly working to improve our employee experience and will take your feedback into consideration. We greatly appreciate your review to help us better our company.
      2.0
      Jul 10, 2024

      It's okay for a basic job.

      School nutrition manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The people you work with in the schools are great.

      Cons

      The leadership outside of the schools has no idea what is going on.

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      ESS Response
      1y
      Thanks for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are constantly working to make improvements to better our company whenever possible.
      3.0
      Jun 19, 2024

      Great for Substitutes

      Paraprofessional
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      If you're seeking a part-time substitute position, ESS is pretty reliable. They also consistently let you know when permanent positions are available in your desired district, but you can't switch to a new district in the middle of the school year. They're becoming more organized and easier to get clarity on questions now that they've implemented regional managers.

      Cons

      Not very transparent, only shares information about your expectations and resources on a 'need to know' basis. HR isn't helpful unless it's regarding signing in or payroll. If you have an issue with an assignment, they will prioritize the district, even if you express conflict with your assignment.

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      ESS Response
      1y
      We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to give us your review!
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