Decent way to get broad HR experience, terrible place to work long term. - Anonymous employee Staffmark Employee Review

2.0
16 Jun 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Some of the employees who work here are really nice, genuine people. The benefits are not bad for internal employees, and there are some opportunities for aggressive account managers to make money from direct hire business. Staffmark is also one of the more reliable and compliant staffing companies, so high marks for providing a good product.

Cons

The people who make it long term here prey on the good employees, and this is encouraged by the draconian backstabbing directors. Not a place to work for people who are not used to dealing with unpredictable predatory people in management positions. This is more of a social club than a business, with most people focused on a "you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" mentality as opposed to focusing on the bottom line. Management often rejects or cripples productive ideas that they can't steal and didn't come up with themselves.

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5.0
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Pros

Same day pay for shift completion as a temp Insurance benefits are offered Non-strenuous work schedule work three days off four days except for during peak season. You’re still off three days..

Cons

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3.0
16 Apr 2026
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Pros

There are strong individual contributors across the organization who genuinely care about their clients and candidates. The business itself has market opportunity, especially in industrial staffing, and there is potential to build something meaningful with the right strategy and execution.

Cons

Leadership lacks alignment between stated goals and actual execution. There is a clear disconnect between the vision communicated during hiring and the day-to-day expectations in role. In some instances, employees are placed in situations where they are asked to engage in practices that raise ethical and, at times, legal concerns. This creates an uncomfortable and high-risk working environment, particularly for those who prioritize compliance and professional integrity. Despite discussions around evolving the business toward higher-margin, relationship-driven growth, the operating model continues to default back to transactional “fill and bill” activity. Efforts to introduce more strategic structure, improve efficiency, and modernize workflows are often dismissed or labeled as unnecessary. There is also inconsistency in how policies and code of conduct are applied, which creates a perception of unfair and selective enforcement. This impacts trust, morale, and overall team performance. Additionally, there is an over-reliance on outdated sales approaches that do not reflect how modern workforce solutions are built or sustained in today’s market.

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