Onward Search reviews

4.0

73% would recommend to a friend

(131 total reviews)
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Ken Clark

87% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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).

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131 reviews
2.0
Mar 18, 2024

Save Yourself

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Pros

Being able to work 100% remotely.

Cons

This company has really gone into the deep end since Covid. It used to be the best place in the world to work. I've worked at several staffing companies and this one is *now by far the worst of them all. And, I've worked at a place that is the largest staffing company in the world. They didn't even operate like this. 1) The culture sucks. It's all so fake. Everyone can see through all of the 'fake' cheerleading and talks about it behind upper managements back everyday. Everyone is afraid to say anything for fear of losing their job. 2) Never have I ever experienced micromanaging like this before. It's out of control. You'd think that they believe everyone is in kindergarten and can't be trusted by the amount of micromanaging they impart upon you. 3) They lead by fear. You're in constant fear that even when you are doing well, that you are about to lose your job. It's insane how this company will manipulate your mind like that. 4) Everything is tracked (understandably since we were/are fully remote), even the breaths you take in a day. If you don't report the breaths you take, be advised, you will be spoken to. 5) You're treated like cattle here. You're just a number. They no longer value their employees. They used to, but not anymore. 6) Metrics, metrics, metrics! Be prepared to hear about your metrics all day every day. So much so that even when you are doing well, it's still beaten into you that you are a horrible at your job and are doing poorly. 7) You'll be in fight or flight from the moment you wake up to the moment you lie down. Because you're afraid you'll lose your job. 8) False sense of urgency. But, you will adhere to this "urgency" because you don't want to lose your job. 9) Be prepared to be in some sort of training if not once, twice a week. 10) People get sent to HR and nothing gets done about their behavior; multiple instances. Ex: Someone even majorly violated HIPAA and somehow is still at this company and is always praised for their work. 11) If you are human and have a life (bare minimum eat and sleep), don't expect to have one here. If you have one, you will lose your job. 12) Have a therapist on speed dial. You're going to need it. 13) Short term disability for maternity leave? LOL.

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Onward Search Response
2y
First of all, thank you for your feedback. We are a performance-based company, and we make decisions with our core values as our compass. Our core values include driving amazing results, wowing our customers, doing things the right way, and thinking and acting like an entrepreneur. We manage our company on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to align with these values. We recognize the move to remote work and changes in the market haven’t been easy, but we very much appreciate your years of service, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.
1.0
Jul 1, 2020

AWFUL PLACE

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Pros

Some of the pros working here had absolutley NOTHING to do with management and everything to do with the coworkers in my office. Until they all got fired by the company who only wants family and friends they can pay the least amount possible

Cons

I was a former candidate at Onward Search, it is a REVOLVING DOOR of Recruiters who were always there one day then gone the next. NO LOYALTY to long-time exisiting employees-VERY SAD. I've seen employees waste their careers here going above and beyond only to get axed the second something happens that does not fit with the "family" agenda. AWFUL PLACE VERY UNPROFESSIONAL

5.0
Apr 2, 2019

Unlimited growth potential!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

You'll only be as successful as the work you put into it. Hard work definitely pays off with Onward. Opportunities here are endless if you are determined, can take it up a notch and you're always coming to the table with new ideas to improve or grow the business. The best people work at Onward, we are all family and have fun with our jobs. We are very genuine, we care about the placements and not just the dollar amount behind it. We always go above and beyond for our talent and clients because we love what we do. It's a very rewarding place to work.

Cons

Not sure I know of any. We are continuously improving and growing as a company. If you are adaptable, go the extra mile and speak your mind when you have an issue or suggestion, you will go far at Onward.

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Onward Search Response
7y
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We agree that team collaboration, transparency and supporting career development are keys to success here at Onward Search. I frequently hear feedback that our customer service, as well as the individualized support that we provide talent/clients, sets us apart in the staffing industry - and it is employees like you that make that possible. We are happy to hear that you value the efforts we put toward our culture, growth, communication and core values. Onward and upward!
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