A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME!!!!! - Staffing Coordinator Adecco Employee Review

1.0
Dec 22, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

You get a paycheque each week so you are able to pay rent and eat. The odd time you meet someone who turns out to change your life for the better.

Cons

The company has no appreciation for people working in the branches, it is all about the all mighty dollar..."make money...no matter how unethical you treat people". Sr. Management is comprised of those people who lacked the self esteem to walk away from a company that bases their promotions on your butt kissing skills. Education is irrelevant, if you are not capable of making a decision, treating people with integrity or forming a unique opinion of a situation than this is the company for you. Perfect example....during economical challenges this company took 5% of their employees salary right across the board....then they used this savings to buy another company to make their leaders more money...and how many people thought that this was wrong and left...not too many...they are conditioned to "follow the leader"...good or bad and therefore will go down with this sinking ship!

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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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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