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

2.0

Nov 3, 2022

Metrics are a joke

Creative recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most people within the company are nice and easy to get along with. Fully remote is always good.

Cons

They set unrealistic expectations. Specifically, the CEO. They tell you what you want to hear, but end of the day you are just numbers on a piece of paper. If there are exact reasons why certain numbers aren't being met, they'll tell you that they will hear you out and be understanding, but when it actually happens, they threaten to and/or fire you. They're full of it.

Onward Search Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback. I'm glad you enjoy our remote work culture, and I appreciate your kind words about our people. Our employees are our greatest asset, and I apologize if I or anyone else has ever said anything to make you think differently. As a service provider, our clients expect us to deliver on the projects they give us to staff. Our metrics and my expectations are aligned with the needs of our clients and talent ensure we are delivering on the service they count on us to deliver. They are also aligned with staffing industry best practices. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your concerns further. Please feel free to slack me or email me and we can set up time to meet.

3.0

Mar 30, 2021

Ok

Recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

nice people, decent wage for starting out your career

Cons

reorg every 3 months, no beneficial training

5.0

Feb 4, 2026

Highly entrepreneurial and empowering environment

Lead recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong entrepreneurial mindset with real ownership and autonomy. Leadership encourages initiative, creative problem-solving, and building new ideas from the ground up. Great environment for self-starters who want to make an impact.

Cons

Must be quick on your feet! Priorities may shift quickly, requiring comfort with ambiguity and rapid change.

Onward Search Response

5mo

We’re thrilled to hear that our entrepreneurial culture and focus on ownership resonate with you. Creating an environment where people feel trusted, supported, and empowered to bring new ideas to life is core to who we are, and your feedback reinforces the importance of that commitment. As a growth‑minded organization, change is often part of the journey—but we remain focused on providing clarity, communication, and support to help our team navigate it successfully. Insights like yours help us continue strengthening that balance. Your encouragement to “keep doing what we're doing” truly means a lot. We're grateful to have you as part of Onward Search and excited to see what you build next.

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