AMS reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(2,852 total reviews)
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Gordon Stuart

61% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

AMS has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,852 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AMS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human Resources & Staffing industry (3.8 stars).

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3K reviews
1.0
Apr 27, 2026

Time for change

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexible and remote working Great company but with the right leadership

Cons

Since the leadership change last year, the culture within AMS has deteriorated significantly. The new CDTO’s approach has created an environment that feels increasingly toxic and unsustainable for many employees. There is a strong sense that every problem is expected to be solved—or sidelined—by AI, often without realistic planning, sufficient resources, or input from the teams actually responsible for execution. This has led to confusion, constant shifting priorities, and a lack of meaningful support for getting work done effectively. At the same time, workloads have increased to an unsustainable level. Expectations continue to rise, but without additional resources or clear prioritization. Many teams are stretched thin, juggling multiple high-pressure initiatives with tight deadlines, which only adds to the stress and makes it difficult to maintain quality or balance. More concerning is the leadership style. Communication often feels driven by pressure and fear rather than clarity or collaboration. Many employees feel they are operating under constant scrutiny, which has contributed to widespread stress, anxiety, and low morale across the department. It’s becoming common to hear colleagues express reluctance to come into work, not because of the workload itself, but because of the atmosphere.

1.0
Feb 23, 2026

Not what it used to be

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Remote working and very, very few members of the C Suite.

Cons

Micromanagement is the master theme here. No annual increases, bonuses are a joke when they do happen (which is about the same chance of winning the lottery). Focus is solely on valuation in the PE space. Clients are viewed as valuation multipliers only. Employees are treated a recyclable garbage and quickly tossed aside to make the company numbers look better. Employees used to be viewed as value drivers, but not anymore-merely viewed as costs. There is zero accountability at AMS. Someone is always blaming someone else for failures or lost bids. It's always the market and downturns...never on how things are delivered. Looking in the mirror is hard to comprehend at AMS. Lots of incompetent "senior leaders". I use the term leader on purpose. AMS could be a textbook example in a McKinsey playbook on how not to operate.

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AMS Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing such candid feedback. It’s clear you’re feeling disappointed and frustrated, particularly around leadership, accountability, recognition and how people experience decision-making today. We know experiences can shift over time, especially as markets and client demands evolve. That doesn’t lessen the importance of how those changes are felt by our colleagues. Creating an environment grounded in trust, fair reward and responsible leadership remains critical to us. If you’re open to it, we would value a more direct conversation at stephanie.gillingham@weareams.com. Any discussion would be treated in complete confidence.
1.0
Sep 10, 2025

Serious Issues

Recommend
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Pros

Unfortunately there are no pros anymore

Cons

Leadership changes have made AMS avery toxic and cut throat environment. Lots of empty promises, lots of favoritism, absolutely horrible leaders. They promise to promote you and then 1-2 years later you will still be at the same title.

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AMS Response
9mo
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. I’d be interested in understanding more about your experience, particularly your comments around team dynamics and workplace culture. If you're open to sharing more about your experience, please feel free to email Jeff Whipple, Head of HR – Americas, at Jeff.Whipple@weareams.com. Any contact will remain confidential.
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