KellyMitchell's pristine, green grass is actually turf. Fake and all for show. - Anonymous employee KellyMitchell Group Employee Review

2.0
Mar 10, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I learned a lot working for KellyMitchell and gained a lot of valuable skills to take to another company. Since there is not a training program, you learn on the fly which forces you to work outside of your comfort zone and you learn a lot very quickly. I also truly enjoyed my coworkers and was happy to be able to collaborate with such lovely and hardworking people on a daily basis, including the other offices that you're branch is tied with.

Cons

The fall from grace at KM is hard and fast and turnover is extremely high. At some point, all recruiters are forced to write a positive review on glassdoor. When I was forced to write one, I was told to notify my manager so they could go on and make sure that it was acceptable. It was said by one of the C level employees: "there's no such thing is work life balance, work is your life." That may be true for some people when you're making 6 figures, but not for people who are working to just pay their rent. There's a huge focus on quantity over quality, which in the short term may pay off, but doesn't allow the recruiter to build real relationships with any of their current or prospective consultants.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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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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