Overall, Extremely Helpful - Anonymous employee Staffmark Employee Review

4.0
Jun 21, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The Staffmark recruiters for Auburn, WA are very zoned in to your career goals. In my experience, they literally went beyond their job descriptions just to make sure I'm on the right track to getting my foot in the door for any opportunity that opens up the window for the choice of my career. I suggest, however, having your availability open as well as your work choice open. Only because, depending on the job you truly want, it may not be available for a while. Openly and freely speak to your recruiter about your goals, what you plan on learning and gaining from Staffmark opportunities for personal growth. They generally love to help you meet your standards from what I gathered with them. The companies that they are tied with are also some really great people to work with and work for. Sometimes I found amazing opportunities through managers at the assignment I was put on who no doubt have an open door policy. Even as a temp or new hire. If you don't like the assignment you are put on, most likely the managers there can help. But, they don't want you to just give up. It's a two way street. They want you to try to help yourself in order for them to help you. They push you so that you aren't that employee that jumps from opportunity to opportunity just because it is given. Staffmark recruiters as well as Managers of the companies that they are partnered with are all so helpful and as uncommon as it may seem, attentive to the man or woman that you want to be in the workforce. They not only find you work quickly, but also work that suits you well after getting to know you and continually learning you as an employee. Staffmark for Auburn, WA - Yeah, they're pretty legit.

Cons

Some of the recruiters in HR are not always there to answer your calls. And sometimes it'll feel like they are rarely in their office when you try to reach them. Which is how I learned about turning to the managers at the assignment assigned to. Also, as someone who contacts employers, leads or trainers via email, it doesn't help that they sometimes send out emails and group emails but can never get back to your emailed response. I'm not sure if their emails sent out are automated or if they just pass your emails but, that could possibly change maybe. I mean, if you're going to send one out, why not pay attention to what's being sent in. You know? I have personally never had this problem, but a few people I have worked with had problems with their check. Either it being late or shorted. I haven't had an issue with this for as long as I have worked for Staffmark, but, for you, just follow your hours. Track them and make sure it's correct come payday. They are on point with it, however, there are those handfuls that say otherwise. So just pay attention to yours.

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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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