So far so good - Senior Recruitment Consultant Adecco Employee Review

4.0
Aug 21, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Adecco is a market leader and a global corporation. As such we have excellent bargaining power and tend to get top clients. When the market is unstable (such as now) we tend to still do quite well. Other employees in Boutique Agencies might get paid more but their future is more unstable. Progression opportunities are also excellent. The Adecco group is made up of several large "Sister" companies - if there are no opportunities in your area, you can easily transfer your skills to another company within the group. The Christmas parties are also brilliant!!

Cons

As with lots of larger companies communication from Senior Management to Middle management is very poor. Our working hours were decreased recently (which is great!) but we were all told via an email to the whole company - My boss would have liked to have been told before, so that he could plan our business better and prepare us for the news. Middle managers are often people that have proved themselves to be good sales people but this doesn't mean that they are good managers. They are often rewarded for doing a good sales job by being promoted and being given their own team, without proving first that they know how to manage the team.

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5.0
May 4, 2026
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Pros

The team was great to work with

Cons

Could have used an additional recruiter for the time I was there to free up the store manager to meet with more clients

1.0
Mar 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Onboarding for new hires was smooth

Cons

My experience with Adecco Staffing Agency reflects a significant disconnect between the expectations set during onboarding and the reality of assignment execution. There appears to be a consistent misalignment between candidate skill sets and the roles they are placed into, which not only undermines performance but also creates unnecessary inefficiencies for both the employee and the client organization. Assignments are often presented without full transparency regarding scope, schedule, or operational requirements, resulting in frequent adjustments that disrupt workflow continuity and personal planning. Additionally, there is a notable deficiency in accurate and timely reporting. Communication regarding assignment details, schedule changes, and performance expectations lacks consistency and clarity. This creates ambiguity in accountability and limits the employee’s ability to effectively manage deliverables. From a process standpoint, this reflects weak coordination and insufficient control mechanisms within their staffing and reporting systems. Most concerning is the apparent lack of advocacy for the employee. A staffing agency should function as an intermediary that ensures alignment between employer needs and employee capabilities while also safeguarding fair treatment and clear communication. In this case, there is a perception that employee concerns—particularly those related to schedule changes, workload expectations, and workplace conditions—are not adequately addressed or escalated. This ultimately results in a work environment that feels transactional rather than supportive, with limited consideration for employee well-being or long-term success.

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