Massive Turnover due to awful culture. Total scam company, - Technical Recruiter KellyMitchell Group Employee Review

1.0
Dec 3, 2025
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Pros

Nice office space with a good view

Cons

Absolutely horrendous working environment. This company is nearly entirely women run which they over pride themselves on. There are very few male leaders so if you are a guy looking to move up this is most likely not the company for you. They expect you to make phone calls all day and will reprimand you for things outside of your control. When you first start they really push for you to learn how to fill these rolls. I will say their teaching program was decent to get you an idea of what you will be doing. But when you start not getting results due to some of these unfillable rolls often due to candidates or things outside of your control, you will be reprimanded. They expect you to work when you go home at night after work to create lists to prepare for the next day, a practice that is actually illegal (call your labor board), for mind you literally the worst possible pay. My hiring class of about 15 people dwindled to about 5 people within 2 weeks. Some of the people there are extremely kind but take precautions knowing who to and not engage with. There is a lot of negative talk behind peoples backs, again not good for company culture. You should accept this job only if you are severely desparate.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

Here’s a polished, warm, and professional version that keeps your voice and energy: **Improved Review:** The recruiting and HR team was an absolute pleasure to work with. Their communication and overall process were seamless from start to finish. They provided clear, thorough details about the position and took the time to answer every question I had about the role and its responsibilities. Their follow‑ups were timely, thoughtful, and genuinely helpful. This team delivered an exceptional experience and outstanding customer service throughout the entire process.

Cons

Don't have any - this truly was a great experience. One of the better recruiting/consulting companies I've worked with.

1.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

The downtown office location and trauma bonded coworkers because many of us were miserable and dealing with the same challenges

Cons

This was by far the most toxic work environment I had experienced. Turnover was constant, with employees either quitting or being terminated all the time. The culture was built on fear, micromanagement, and a scrutinizing culture. Once hired, it became clear that employees were not trusted and things were not as they seemed. Success was determined less by performance and more by which team you were assigned to and whether management favored you. Favoritism was obvious, and certain employees received special treatment while others were held to completely different standards. The impact on employee morale and mental health was significant. The environment felt stressful, unstable, and emotionally exhausting on a daily basis. Many employees seemed anxious about job security, burned out from unrealistic expectations, and frustrated by the lack of support from leadership. It was common for coworkers to confide in one another about their stress, frustration, and disappointment because so many people were experiencing the same issues. The only thing that made the environment somewhat bearable was having coworkers who understood exactly what everyone else was going through. We bonded over shared struggles rather than rare positives. Recruiters were expected to do virtually everything while receiving little support or recognition. Recruiters were frequently blamed for sales mistakes and operational issues outside of their control. Expectations were unrealistic, workloads were excessive, and accountability was rarely applied fairly. They relied heavily on recruiters while simultaneously undervaluing and overworking them. Very few people appeared happy. The atmosphere felt negative, exhausting, and unsustainable.

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