Life is too short to subject yourself to such abuse and mistreatment - Recruiter EC1 Partners Employee Review

1.0
Mar 22, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Colleagues were great Join if you love being talked down or if you want your health to be disregarded (forced to come into office) Great experience if you want to feel like you are in an asylum

Cons

I wouldn't wish the experience of working with EC1 on my worst enemy. Stepping foot into their office, I felt like I was walking into a horror film rather than a professional workplace. Let's start with the bossS – the epitome of rude, micromanaging, and downright disrespectful. This person must have taken lessons in how to demoralize employees because they excel at it. They breathe down your neck every second of the day, scrutinizing every move you make as if you're incapable of tying your own shoes without their explicit instruction. And don't even think about offering suggestions or feedback – they'll shoot you down faster than you can say "toxic workplace." The atmosphere in the office is akin to a pressure cooker ready to explode at any moment. As for the recruitment process itself, it's a shambles. Deadlines are unrealistic, expectations are sky-high, and heaven forbid you make a mistake – prepare to be publicly shamed and belittled in front of your peers. It's no wonder the turnover rate is through the roof; nobody in their right mind would willingly subject themselves to such torture. In conclusion, unless you enjoy being treated like a disposable cog in a soul-crushing machine, steer clear of EC1 at all costs. Your mental health and self-esteem will thank you.

EC1 Partners Response
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We appreciate your feedback and concerns regarding your experience at EC1 Partners. It's important for us to address any issues and create a positive work environment for all employees. We would like to address this with you directly. Please email Samanthagasson@ec1partners.com, as your input will help us create a better working environment for everyone at EC1 Partners.

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High standards and expectations — which ultimately push you to perform at your best. Recruitment can be demanding — but leadership is supportive and invested in your success.

1.0
Apr 14, 2025
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Pros

None I can think of.

Cons

This place is an absolute mess. Unrealistic expectations for success with very little training/support. Turnover is EXTREMELY high. Easily the worst workplace experience in my career.

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