Going downhill - Anonymous employee Vangst Employee Review

1.0
Jul 22, 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Your immediate team may consist of some great people.

Cons

The main focus at Vangst is to please investors, even at the cost of losing great people. If you interview to work directly with the Vangst team, ask about their company culture and why they have so much turnover (something that should've been a red flag for me from the beginning). An Indeed review for this company explains it well and still holds true titled; "not a place to build a career". If you enjoyed the pettiness of high school this might be the place for you where nepotism and favoritism are a huge issue and far too common. Their lackluster sales team is unable to successfully generate leads for the staffing team, and when they do secure a few positions, those roles only go to a specific group of recruiters and are not dispersed appropriately. They hired a new Sales Director who only seemed to assist in the downfall instead of taking accountability for his failed leadership. With more of the companies they service realizing they can save tons of money by hiring internal recruiters/staffing teams on their own, this business may not survive unless they make some drastic changes.

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Vangst Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective on Vangst and your time working with us. We're working every day to build a culture that works for everybody — from our own staff to those we recruit and the clients we recruit for. As a startup, we're bringing unique solutions to a one-of-a-kind industry with complexities many struggle to understand. There will be bumps in the road. We will continue to grow our team and processes in ways that service our employees, clients and the cannabis industry.

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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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