Vangst has been great for me - Anonymous employee Vangst Employee Review

5.0
Oct 15, 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I’ve been reading a-lot of reviews left on here and believe there are some disgruntled ex employees that are making things at Vangst seem much worse than the company really is. I’ve been at the company for around 2 years and have seen a-lot during that time. It’s important to remember it is a STARTUP which means there are going to be ups and downs. The industry we work in is also crazy and that means we have to deal with different challenges than a normal recruiting company. Vangst has grown a-lot during my time here and it’s been awesome to see the company break through so many challenges Vangst is the one of the best companies I’ve worked for. It’s not perfect but every experience (good/bad) I’ve had has made me a stronger professional.. There has been a-lot of internal growth in the company and most of the management team was promoted from within which gives team members something to strive for. Pros… -Competitive pay -Room for growth -CEO is available -CEO is transparent -Cannabis training -Invested in the team -Team retreat #campvangst -Values hard work -Most of the leaders are women -People are very responsive on slack if you need anything -Not a clock in/clock out culture -Awesome people

Cons

The turnover people mention is because people don’t hit their goals and there have been a few bad eggs (alcoholic, wrong person for the role) on the team who are vocal and it’s not because the company is toxic. I think a-lot of people on this app try to find a reason to vocalize their frustration instead of owning up to the real reason they’re not with the company anymore. Cons… -Changes in some management -Increased revenue goals every year and goals can be hard to hit -Not a place for lazy people -No 401 k matches -No cell phone reimbursement -Bad hiring decisions in sales and recruiting

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5.0
Jul 31, 2025
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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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