ESS reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,485 total reviews)
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61% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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).

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1K reviews
3.0
Mar 21, 2024

Borderline Insulting Pay

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Easy to create your own schedule if you aren't picky with the types of jobs you accept.

Cons

The pay is abysmal and borderline-insulting. Even if you consider accepting a long-term position, you will still receive only $100 per day. That equates to $12.50/hour. Burger flippers are offered more money than people who help with your children while their teacher needs to be away.

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ESS Response
2y
We’re sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied with the pay while working with us. We know our substitutes work extremely hard and we strive to influence pay rate increases in the districts we partner with. Thank you for your input!
2.0
Feb 13, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It is nice being able to make your own schedule.

Cons

No support, snarky coordinator, low pay and little to no training.

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ESS Response
2y
We’re sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied with the pay while working with us. We know our substitutes work extremely hard and we strive to influence pay rate increases in the districts we partner with. Thank you for your input!
3.0
Feb 7, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Location, opportunities, helping kids. Always availability.

Cons

Pay isn't great. Kids disrespect subs like it's the law. Phones, cursing, it's rough

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ESS Response
2y
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to give us your review!
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