Recruiting - High Turnover - No Work/Life Balance - Recruiter Alaska Airlines Employee Review

2.0
Nov 19, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great coworkers with lots of heart. Really focused on supporting each other and the team. Solid brand recognition Flight Benefits Monthly cash rewards for performance

Cons

High attrition in department NO work life balance. Lots of travel during off hours but expected to keep office hours. 60 plus hours. 40% travel for high volume recruiters. Other HR teams not held to same standard Micro managing from manager, directors No communication about changes or thought to prcoess impacts Silent team meetings. Those who speak up do not stay Unbalanced work load Cronyism - lots of employees in director/manager roles that have been there 20 plus years who lack vision and innovation. Old school 1990's behaviors.

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2.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The travel benefits are excellent, and the job offers opportunities to meet people from all over the world. My coworkers were supportive, teamwork was strong, and no two days were ever the same. The role helped me build confidence, improve customer service skills, and learn how to stay calm under pressure.

Cons

The schedule can be unpredictable, with long duty days, early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays away from family. The job can also be physically demanding, and dealing with difficult passengers can be stressful.

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