I've had a two week break after quitting and I'm still exhausted from my time here! - Recruiter Kforce Employee Review

2.0
Apr 13, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Stay a year at Kforce and any Recruiting company will hire you when you leave. Good training program to prepare first time recruiters. Nice facilities, free coffee.

Cons

It is a sweat-shop at the Tampa NRC office! Crazy numbers driven and they get you with the overtime thinking it's a perk but really your completely underpaid compared to other smaller staffing firms in the area. If you want no life outside of work, Kforce is your employer! I was EXTREMELY unhappy with amount of pressure and stress forced on me from upper level management. I would literally receive over a dozen emails a day from my direct manager, who by the way sat 2 cubicles behind me, screaming about not hitting our numbers and emailing things like, "It sounds like a library in here!!!!!!!!!!!!" (literally just like that) 10 minutes after I walked in the door in the morning pressuring me to wind up like a machine and start making calls so he can make money. They treat all their employees like warm bodies just to fill seats. Everyone who works here complains about their job. Thank god I finally finished up my year and now work for a much smaller company who pays me overwhelmingly higher than I was at Kforce. Perk, as I mentioned, every company around town knows Kforce treat their employees like slaves and as soon as you leave, which is never soon enough, any company will want you. I can't understand how/why Kforce puts so much effort into the training program and then treats all their employees like dirt. It seems to me like all the turnover would be extremely costly for them, but then again they pay you pennies on the hour so Dave Dunkel the CEO probably has a very large chunk of change to throw down the toilet as he wishes. Good riddance.

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5.0
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Pros

Kforce is in a strong position with a clear strategy, real momentum, and a differentiated model that combines talent and solutions in a way that aligns with where clients are heading. There’s a genuine opportunity to take market share right now if teams move with urgency and stay focused externally, and leadership reinforces that consistently. If you’re someone who wants ownership, values outcomes over activity, and is motivated by building relationships and expanding accounts, there’s a lot of room to grow and make an impact.

Cons

I don’t have true “cons” to call out, but I would highlight that Kforce will not be the right fit for everyone. This is a high accountability, performance-driven environment that requires the ability to balance pace with precision. Success here is not about choosing between quality or quantity. Both matter. Individuals who lean heavily toward one at the expense of the other may find it challenging, as the expectation is to deliver both consistently.

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4.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

Strong team culture and supportive coworkers have been the biggest highlight throughout my 11 years. The people you work with genuinely make a difference day to day, and there is a real sense of collaboration and respect across teams. Work‑life balance is another major positive—there’s flexibility and understanding that helps make the workload manageable, which is especially valuable in today’s job market. The company also offers stability, and long‑tenured employees are common, which speaks to the overall environment.

Cons

While I’ve gained a wider range of skills and taken on additional responsibilities over time, opportunities for upward growth or role progression have been more limited. In some cases, increased responsibilities are added without significant changes in title or advancement. For those looking for clear career progression, that may require more proactive navigation or looking outside of traditional paths.

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