A terrible work environment with clear issues of racism - Recruiter Addison Group Employee Review

2.0
Mar 13, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The pay was decent, and I had the opportunity to make some new friends

Cons

Management consistently arrives late and fails to lead by example. There is a clear culture of favoritism, and the training process is disorganized and inadequate. Additionally, management frequently uses unprofessional language and openly speaks negatively about candidates and clients. I often felt excluded by the branch manager and did not receive proper training or support. There is no job stability, and I am relieved to have left. The office severely lacks diversity, with the majority of the staff being white. If you are a person of color, you will likely experience differential and negative treatment it’s noticeable and disheartening. Advancement or job security seems to depend on how much you cater to management, and those who do not are either pushed to leave or let go. I was particularly disturbed by the behavior of the regional director, who openly fat shamed a mother and her child during a team lunch. The overall culture at Addison is toxic, with leadership displaying blatant ignorance and prejudice. I would not recommend working here, especially if you value professionalism, inclusion, and a supportive environment.

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Addison Group Response
1y
Good Afternoon, We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. At Addison Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and professional work environment where all employees feel supported and valued. We take concerns regarding leadership, training, and workplace culture seriously, and we continue to strive to create a positive experience for all our team members. We also want to assure you that Addison Group is committed to diversity and inclusion and we have established policies in place to ensure an equal environment for all employees and applicants. This is without regard to race, color, religion, gender including but not limited to these attributes. We ensure you our employees have the necessary resources, and support, to express when they are feeling overwhelmed or concern. We strongly encourage them to communicate when any issue arises. Please reach out to peoplefirst@addisongroup.com so we can further understand and address your concerns appropriately. We appreciate your time with Addison Group and wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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Good morning. We take these concerns seriously and want to understand more about what you experienced. We would like to learn more. Please reach out to us at peoplefirst@addisongroup.com so we can investigate this further.
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