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 10 reviews)); "Great place to work, team environment and management is always looking to support in any way possible" ((in 9 reviews)); "Very inclusive and great leadership!" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good benefit learn new things" ((in 8 reviews)); "The entire leadership team has a strong dedication to the well" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Training is inconsistent." ((in 6 reviews)); "The opportunity was never what was promised and never is and the hard work to turn a completely mis sold opportunity into something successful does not exist simply because no one in the UK is given the opportunity to make decisions." ((in 3 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

3.0

Jul 15, 2015

Business development Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great office location. My team worked hard together and we had fun. Great base salary.

Cons

Houston was just not as focused on digital talent or on temporary talent as the higher ups envisioned and 1st day back from Christmas vacation told me this would be my last day after only 4 month of employment!

5.0

Jan 18, 2024

Best in the staffing industry

Vice president sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company culture and exceptional leadership team.

Cons

Staffing is not easy, but Onward Search is a great place to grow your career!

Onward Search Response

2y

Hi there and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review on your experience with Onward! We agree – the world of staffing is not easy at times! However, we’re grateful for your hard work and dedication over the past 6+ years with us. We appreciate your positive comments regarding our company culture and leadership team! If you have additional feedback or suggestions on how we can further enhance your career with Onward, please feel free to reach out to hr@onwardsearch.com or drop us a note via All Voices. We value the input of our employees and are always looking for additional ways we can improve!

5.0

Dec 27, 2023

A Fantastic Place to Grow Personally and Professionally

Business development manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

he work culture here is amazing. Right from the start, I felt like I belonged, and they appreciate you not just as an employee, but as a person with your own skills and ideas. Onward Search encourages creativity and teamwork, making it a place where you can truly thrive.

Cons

Sometimes, the pace can be pretty fast, which can be challenging.

Onward Search Response

2y

Hi there! Your feedback is incredibly encouraging and reinforces our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace. We believe that a strong company culture is the foundation for a successful and fulfilling work environment, and we are delighted to know that our efforts are making a difference. We greatly appreciate your contributions to our culture and are grateful to have you as part of the Onward team. Thank you!

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