Immature & Toxic - People don't last long - Recruiter Vangst Employee Review

2.0
May 24, 2022
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Pros

Working in the cannabis industry is interesting, exciting and innovative.

Cons

This company is led by a young CEO (and leadership team) who is impressive in her young ventures, but is also very reactive and lacks emotional intelligence to lead a team which creates a toxic culture based off of fear. If numbers are down, expect company-wide disruptive emails and threats. The culture is also popularity contest and those who are not in the "inner circle" will not make it long. Expect frequent layoffs especially around the holidays.

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Vangst Response
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Hi! Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience at Vangst. We’ve built a platform designed to make hiring and working in cannabis better for everybody, so we take your assessment of your time with us seriously. As a startup, we are working every day to build a healthy culture — and improve upon it — because we know that a strong, inclusive workplace is critical to our success. We’re proud of our leadership team and talent who embrace Vangst and are working hard every day to help the job-seekers we work with build successful careers and the companies we work with build strong teams. We welcome and act upon feedback we receive across all channels, both internal and external, and appreciate your time and perspective.

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5.0
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Pros

Joining Vangst through an acquisition last year has been one of the most exciting and rewarding transitions of my career. From the start, the integration process was smooth, supportive, and intentional. Over the past year, we’ve seen incredible growth — not just in revenue and client base, but in our internal development as a team. We've expanded into new markets, launched new service offerings, and built out a stronger infrastructure that allows us to serve our partners and candidates more effectively than ever before. The pace of growth has been fast, but with it has come so much opportunity. The best part of working here, without question, is the people. This team is made up of passionate, driven, and genuinely kind individuals who care deeply about their work and about each other. There’s a strong sense of purpose and collaboration that makes every challenge feel worth it — and every win feel like a team effort.

Cons

It’s that with so much opportunity, it’s hard to say no! The energy here is contagious, and it’s easy to find yourself raising your hand for more — but that’s also what makes it such an exciting place to grow.

1.0
Oct 22, 2025
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Pros

Paychecks were on time that’s it.

Cons

I had a very negative experience with Vangst Staffing under the management of Dan Hutchinson. The work environment is plagued by favoritism and discriminatory practices, and if you don’t “suck up” to certain supervisors, you risk being ostracized. On top of that, I was underpaid for my work. When I reported the issue, I was finally paid what I was owed—but shortly after, I was terminated with no reason at all. This shows a clear lack of fairness, integrity, and accountability. I would strongly caution anyone considering working with Vangst to be aware of these issues.

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