Sadly not the company I joined 6 years ago... - Recruitment Business Partner AMS Employee Review

2.0
Nov 25, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

- There are some exceptional Recruiters and Managers who are not only great at their job, but who are lovely people too - Remuneration and benefits are good

Cons

- They champion "work-life balance" and encourage part-time hours and flexibility, however profit will always come first. Therefore they expect long hours and, despite being part time, |I have consistently been expected to deliver on higher volumes than my full time peers. You are expected to deliver the same or more yet your bonus is pro rated. - Many staff I know have suffered ill health and stress as a result of workloads, including myself - Whilst past leaders on other accounts have been amazing and supportive, my most recent experience of leadership has sadly been very poor. They were able to operate an unsympathetic culture of exclusivity, discrimination and dishonesty whilst giving very little support, guidance or knowledge. Whilst this was all raised and evidenced, it has been swept under the carpet by AMS.

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5.0
Feb 19, 2026
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Pros

AMS has great culture, they care about the people who work at the company.

Cons

Client relationships can be difficult

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AMS Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s great to hear our culture and the care we show for our people have made a positive impact. That sense of support and connection across teams is something we work hard to nurture every day. We also recognize that client relationships can be complex at times. Supporting our teams to navigate those environments with confidence and collaboration remains an important focus for us. We appreciate your feedback and your contribution to AMS.
1.0
Apr 27, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexible and remote working Great company but with the right leadership

Cons

Since the leadership change last year, the culture within AMS has deteriorated significantly. The new CDTO’s approach has created an environment that feels increasingly toxic and unsustainable for many employees. There is a strong sense that every problem is expected to be solved—or sidelined—by AI, often without realistic planning, sufficient resources, or input from the teams actually responsible for execution. This has led to confusion, constant shifting priorities, and a lack of meaningful support for getting work done effectively. At the same time, workloads have increased to an unsustainable level. Expectations continue to rise, but without additional resources or clear prioritization. Many teams are stretched thin, juggling multiple high-pressure initiatives with tight deadlines, which only adds to the stress and makes it difficult to maintain quality or balance. More concerning is the leadership style. Communication often feels driven by pressure and fear rather than clarity or collaboration. Many employees feel they are operating under constant scrutiny, which has contributed to widespread stress, anxiety, and low morale across the department. It’s becoming common to hear colleagues express reluctance to come into work, not because of the workload itself, but because of the atmosphere.

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