Is Onward Search a good company to work for?

Onward Search has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 161 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at Onward Search to a friend and 69% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Onward Search have been left by employees working as Business Development Manager , Account Executive and Recruiter .

Does Onward Search pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Onward Search employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Onward Search. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Onward Search?

73% of Onward Search employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Onward Search 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Onward Search?

Recruiter (18) , Business Development Manager (11) , Account Executive (10) , Creative Recruiter (6) , Business Development (4) , Contractor (3) , Vice President (3) , Account Manager (2) , Designer (2) , Director (2) , Executive Recruiter (2) , Senior Creative Recruiter (2)

What are the pros of working at Onward Search according to real employee reviews?

"Some of the people are nice" ((in 11 reviews)); "Good benefit learn new things" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great place to work, team environment and management is always looking to support in any way possible" ((in 8 reviews)); "There are plenty of opportunities for growth, and senior leadership is very transparent about the company's goals, providing clear, actionable steps to achieve them." ((in 8 reviews)); "PTO was good and they offered mental health days in 2020" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Onward Search according to real employee reviews?

"reorg every 3 months, no beneficial training" ((in 8 reviews)); "Pay was lower than expected, but the commission helped supplement it." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Onward Search layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Onward Search layoffs and their outlook for job security at Onward Search in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Onward Search locations?

New York , Los Angeles , Wilton , Boston , Atlanta , Chicago , San Francisco , Norwalk , San Diego , Stamford , Atlantic Highlands , Hoboken , Charlotte , Dallas , Denver , Easton , New Haven , Seattle , Philadelphia , Annapolis , Baltimore , Needham , Texas City

Onward Search reviews

4.0

73% would recommend to a friend

(131 total reviews)

Ken Clark

87% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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Onward Search has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 131 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Onward Search employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human Resources & Staffing industry (3.8 stars).

Reviews by job title

131 reviews

4.0

Oct 20, 2022

Great work/life balance

Creative recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fully remote Weekly pay 18 days of PTO your first year then receive 21 days after your first year

Cons

A lot of pressure to meet quotas each week Micromanagement Constant changes to processes

Onward Search Response

3y

Thank you for your review and for joining the Onward family! I am glad to hear you appreciate our expanded PTO & benefits policies, but I am sorry to learn of the difficulties that you're experiencing. You are right; we are transforming Onward Search to meet the changing needs of our talent, brands, and the global economy. Change is a constant in our industry, as is the ability to deliver on our services to our clients and talent. That being said, everyone has a voice and an opportunity to share ideas and participate. If you feel we can improve upon how we can serve our clients or talent better, please let your manager or I know. I am always available to discuss any ideas, concerns, and updates you have. Please send me a slack or an email and we can set up a 30-minute chat.

5.0

Mar 7, 2022

A Place to Stay

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The culture is beyond welcoming. The people are honest, kind, and caring. The benefits are generous. The flexibility is amazing. The company is growing, and the opportunities for growth are outstanding. This is the paradigm of places to work.

Cons

The self-proclaimed entrepreneurial culture can be a double edged sword. The changes are exciting, but stability is also necessary. Flexibility is critical, but processes are critical as well. As a young company on a growth trajectory, Onward is learning balance the need for structure with the value of freedom.

Onward Search Response

4y

Thank you so much for your feedback and candor. We will continue to balance the needs of the business and our employees. If you ever want to talk, reach out directly to me on slack or email and we can schedule some time.

5.0

Jan 31, 2022

Amazing Company!

Business development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Tenured and transparent leadership Opportunities to grow in a career Supportive team members

Cons

Lots of changes and improvements in the company processes can cause confusion to individuals

Onward Search Response

4y

Thank you for your review and for being at Onward, making a difference. I appreciate your candor. You are right, we are transforming Onward Search and there are changes to how we operate. We are transforming to continue to meet the demands of our talent, the brands we serve and the global economy. We have an eight-step change management process in place to manage change. L&D plays an active role in ensuring we are taking employees on a learning journey with each strategic change. If there are ways for us to improve upon this process, please let your manager or I know. Alternatively, please jump in and help make the process better! We empower everyone in the organization to actively participate in our transformation by joining one or two of the various transformation teams. The leader of each transformation owner can be found on our intranet. Everyone has a voice and an opportunity to be a part of our strategic initiatives. I am always available to listen to your ideas, thoughts or concerns. Regards, Eliana M. Hassen CEO

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