Fantastic blue-chip client base tarnished by ill-managed business - Principal Sourcing Specialist AMS Employee Review

3.0
19 Mar 2012
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Pros

One of the greatest places to work if you want to gain recruitment experience working on and in (when you’re based onsite) some of the biggest and best brand names and bluechips across various verticals. AMS are still the no.1 in Recruitment Process Outsource and is absolutely the right choice if you are looking for a career within corporate in-house recruitment. The level of work/life balance is entirely dependent on the service set-up with the client and their demands ie. Some accounts allow for 40-60% WFH/offsite where as others will require 100% on-site and WFH/flexi hours are on a case-by-case occurrence. Some great internal training courses provided by AMS - steadily growing number of courses available however they are predominantly targeted on entry-level to mid-level recruiters.

Cons

Considerably lower salary compared to the market average. Confused and under-delivering bonus structure that has been revamped a second year in a row. Communication from the leadership team tends to be fluffy. Any employee below Head of Client Services level are powerless to influence or impact any real business change.

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5.0
19 Feb 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
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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
27 Apr 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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