Enter at own Risk - Operations Adecco Employee Review

2.0
18 Nov 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Adecco does a good job of providing a decent paid-time-off schedule (not GREAT but is good). -Compared to some other agencies - they dont' "require" their salaried recruiters to put in 50 hours a week. -It is a large company, so you could relocate easily if you needed to. -Everyone in the organization has an overall good personality and are fun to work with.

Cons

-Many manager are promoted because of years in the organization and NOT necessarily performance. So you have a good chance of working for someone who is completely unqualified. When your commission is based on your manager's performance in the field with clients, taking a gamble isn't a good thing. (Although some managers are GREAT at their job, and the employees that report to that manager have a much better work experience.) -Commission structure could be changed to be MUCH more competitive. -Processes change almost daily. New leadership, new processes, new ways to document things. -Upper management doesn't value employees, or credit them with being intelligent unless you've been with the company for 10+ years, despite your education or experience. (see advice to management)

Explore other reviews about Adecco

5.0
4 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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
27 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All