Working onsite at Google as a temp, vendor, or contractor (TVC)? Beware. - Project Manager Adecco Employee Review

2.0
Nov 11, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Health insurance is offered by Adecco, taking a temp position at Google offers an opportunity to "get your foot in the door", Adecco is responsive to questions about insurance, sick days, etc. when they come up, TVCs get access to free food and snacks onsite at Google and very cheap GBUS rides

Cons

Adecco takes a large share of the contract payment for your onsite contract at Google, contract negotiation is difficult (or impossible?), healthcare is offered, but very expensive, (virtually) no PTO, only 3 days of sick leave per year, no 401k or other benefits offered, the promise of "getting your foot in the door" at Google does not guarantee conversion to full time employment at Google (in some cases, coming on as a TVC makes it harder), often TVCs work on more than what their contract states, but because of legal concern about co-employment liability, Googlers take credit for TVC work, working on-site at Google does not include many benefits afforded to Google employees (team off-sites, Grow classes, healthcare, retirement benefits, etc)

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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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