Understaffed and underpaid - Recruiter Adecco Employee Review

1.0
Aug 22, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Able to wrap up the day and not have to take additional work home with you

Cons

Understaffed in the branch leaving the recruiter to act as both a receptionist and a recruiter at the same time. This leaves almost no time to take a much needed break in what ends up being over a 9 hour work day. As a salaried employee there is no overtime and the pay is extremely low for the work load and the expectations of corporate. The branch manager did very little to provide even part time support to assist with answering phones and assisting potential hires with paperwork or questions about the computer system. The local area managers should be more in touch with the needs of specific branches in order for them to be successful and meet the goals set for each recruiter.

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Cons

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Pros

Onboarding for new hires was smooth

Cons

My experience with Adecco Staffing Agency reflects a significant disconnect between the expectations set during onboarding and the reality of assignment execution. There appears to be a consistent misalignment between candidate skill sets and the roles they are placed into, which not only undermines performance but also creates unnecessary inefficiencies for both the employee and the client organization. Assignments are often presented without full transparency regarding scope, schedule, or operational requirements, resulting in frequent adjustments that disrupt workflow continuity and personal planning. Additionally, there is a notable deficiency in accurate and timely reporting. Communication regarding assignment details, schedule changes, and performance expectations lacks consistency and clarity. This creates ambiguity in accountability and limits the employee’s ability to effectively manage deliverables. From a process standpoint, this reflects weak coordination and insufficient control mechanisms within their staffing and reporting systems. Most concerning is the apparent lack of advocacy for the employee. A staffing agency should function as an intermediary that ensures alignment between employer needs and employee capabilities while also safeguarding fair treatment and clear communication. In this case, there is a perception that employee concerns—particularly those related to schedule changes, workload expectations, and workplace conditions—are not adequately addressed or escalated. This ultimately results in a work environment that feels transactional rather than supportive, with limited consideration for employee well-being or long-term success.

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