Minimal Opportunity For Growth - Recruiter Onward Search Employee Review

3.0
May 13, 2021
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Pros

-team culture was fun while we were in office - i had a great manager who often went above and beyond to be supportive -made lasting relationships -PTO was good and they offered mental health days in 2020

Cons

-will not pay industry average, promoted job responsibilities without providing compensation. I was literally told the only way to get a raise was to close more deals. (In a pandemic where we all were struggling to close deals where we could) -there are pay discrepancies between coworkers (males at the company seem to have higher salaries) -family owned business and there are multiple cases of clear nepotism -this company switches up processes at least every month, you are constantly blindsided by a new re-org happening and it always seemed like the companies favorite employees were benefitting whereas other employees were forced to go along for the ride.

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Onward Search Response
5y
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed our culture and team. We work hard to promote a culture of inclusivity and hard work balanced with fun. We are proud of both our culture and our teams. It appears most of your comments were based on your salary. Like most firms in our industry, our compensation model is designed to reward performance on the back-end through commissions. Every employee ultimately controls their take home through exemplary performance. The comments you cited regarding differences in gender pay are not true. Our compensation model, as benchmarked by external consultants, is both in line with the industry and meets the high standard of gender parity which is a commitment of our entire organization and Executive team. We pride ourselves in being a great place to work for women as reflected in our recent industry award and recognition. Like Ford, Marriott, Berkshire Hathaway and many great American businesses that started as family-owned enterprises, Onward Search is also family–owned, and our founders have a great track record leading successful businesses throughout their professional careers. As the newest member of the Onward Search executive team, I can attest firsthand that everyone plays a critical role in the growth and success of Onward Search. And as the leader of our Sales, Marketing and Service Delivery teams, I can assure you that metrics related to client experience, talent experience, individual performance, and organizational performance along with living our core values is what drives your career at Onward, not your last name. I welcome the opportunity for a call to discuss your experiences in greater detail. Best of luck in your future endeavors. - Eliana Hassen, Group President

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5.0
Feb 4, 2026
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Pros

Strong entrepreneurial mindset with real ownership and autonomy. Leadership encourages initiative, creative problem-solving, and building new ideas from the ground up. Great environment for self-starters who want to make an impact.

Cons

Must be quick on your feet! Priorities may shift quickly, requiring comfort with ambiguity and rapid change.

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Onward Search Response
5mo
We’re thrilled to hear that our entrepreneurial culture and focus on ownership resonate with you. Creating an environment where people feel trusted, supported, and empowered to bring new ideas to life is core to who we are, and your feedback reinforces the importance of that commitment. As a growth‑minded organization, change is often part of the journey—but we remain focused on providing clarity, communication, and support to help our team navigate it successfully. Insights like yours help us continue strengthening that balance. Your encouragement to “keep doing what we're doing” truly means a lot. We're grateful to have you as part of Onward Search and excited to see what you build next.
3.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

Remote for you year round

Cons

Not a lot of staffing oops and fairly new

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