Is Addison Group a good company to work for?

Addison Group has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 1,266 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at Addison Group to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Addison Group have been left by employees working as Manager , Branch Manager and Senior Recruiter .

Does Addison Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Addison Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Addison Group. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Addison Group?

82% of Addison Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Addison Group 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Addison Group?

Recruiter (251) , Business Development Manager (105) , Branch Manager (40) , Administrative Assistant (27) , Senior Recruiter (23) , Consultant (22) , Technical Recruiter (18) , Manager (14) , IT Recruiter (13) , Contractor (11) , Healthcare Recruiter (10) , Customer Service Representative (9) , Senior Business Development Manager (9) , Sales BDM (8) , Executive Recruiter (7)

What are the pros of working at Addison Group according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work for and with." ((in 85 reviews)); "Work Life Balance is great as long as you are working hard when you are supposed to be working." ((in 38 reviews)); "Great management and leadership." ((in 37 reviews)); "Great Manager to have and work with." ((in 26 reviews)); "Great Training will teach you a ton" ((in 25 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Addison Group according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits could be better" ((in 40 reviews)); "Low pay provided and not a lot of financial growth" ((in 34 reviews)); "Employees are expected to attend happy hours and show up to work hungover the next day to produce." ((in 12 reviews)); "Favoritism is a big one." ((in 12 reviews)); "Working the long hours can be hard." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Addison Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Addison Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at Addison Group in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Addison Group locations?

Chicago , Houston , Washington , Dallas , Austin , Schaumburg , Tulsa , Nashville , Denver , New York , Oklahoma City , Reston , Philadelphia , Boston , Charlotte , Phoenix , San Antonio , San Francisco , Minneapolis , Seattle , Addison , Atlanta , McLean , Irvine , Rockville , Salt Lake City , Irving , Newport Beach , Orange , Baltimore

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Addison Group reviews

4.3

82% would recommend to a friend

(265 total reviews)

Thomas B. Moran

95% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.2

Culture & values

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Senior management

4.2

Career opportunities

4.1

Compensation and benefits

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265 reviews

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1.0

Feb 11, 2018

A Waste of Time and Unprofessional

Recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Minimal effort required to get the job done. Office is close to the metra. Office is modern. They have a coffee machine.

Cons

Management is UNPROFESSIONAL. Office has ZERO diversity. The pay and commission structure they tell you is most likely false, as goes for any company with a commission structure - you never make what they tell you you’re going to make. ($60-70k for recruiting? No way!!)

Addison Group Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your time at Addison Group. Addison Group pays a competitive base salary and offers generous compensation plans with unlimited earning potential. While the staffing industry is not suited for every person, we do our best to assist those employees who are better-suited for another industry to find employment if they so wish. We would love to hear more specific information related to your experience in order to determine how we can improve, whether that be in the interview process or on-boarding (since it is slightly unclear what the scenario here was).

5.0

Feb 6, 2018

From a 5 Year Employee..

Branch manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Communicative on growth opportunities from inception -Addison Group invests in employees who invest in Addison Group. The staffing industry is not for the faint of heart, but if you show up, respect the grind, and put the work in, Addison Group will invest in you. -Addison Group invests in Addison Group: our CEO hired a top consulting group to evaluate company culture. After a 75% survey response rate, the findings were that 90% of the company approves of our culture. The average sales organization receives a 40-50% approval rating from internal employees. Guess what? There is still work being done from the top down to make the company even stronger. -The environment is conducive to those who have no ceiling to their work ethic. -The way we are trained always puts people before process. This goes for candidates, clients, and internal employees. It's meaningful to work for a company that keeps the 'human' at the forefront and executes such on a daily basis. -Compensation. Addison Group doesn't skimp around on commission structure or bonus payouts - the work ethic pays off here because there is no ceiling to earnings, and base / commission is paid out weekly. -Solid leadership foundation with high standards and a true dedication to the employees of Addison Group - Learning and Development department is truly on top of their game. This helps bring structure and understanding to new hires, and continued education for tenured employees. -Team environment - this goes back to people before process aspect of Addison Group. The 'cut throat' mentality has no room on these teams. There are standardized guidelines to promote a team atmosphere where individual success translates to team success.

Cons

-This industry is not for everyone, and often those who leave Addison Group leave the industry all together. -The first 6 months are the hardest. Like any sales-related job, it is a grind and sometimes stragglers get lost in the hard work. As a manager, I find that those who trust our process generally make it through and are empowered by their hard work and personal success. -Doing the bare minimum will often result in a negative experience - there are high expectations at Addison Group for self motivation. -We are in the staffing industry and sometimes everything is done the right way and things still go wrong. Thick skin is imperative and resilience is a key characteristic you will build from day one.

Addison Group Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We are happy to hear you are enjoying your experience at Addison Group. We take feedback to heart and use it to improve when possible. If you would like to provide more specific feedback please email HR@addisongroup.com.

1.0

Jan 13, 2018

Former recruiter

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you’ve just graduated college and have zero work experience, they’ll hire you and fill you with booze and empty promises to make up for your grossly under market salary.

Cons

Too many to count. First off, this company has a cult-like, sorority/fraternity atmosphere. Drinking culture is encouraged/forced on new hires, which lures in the new college grads. Maybe they should ask why the majority of the company is under 30? If you enjoy getting groped by a senior leader at a holiday party, this is the place for you, HR turns a blind eye to anything that happens if it involves the higher ups. They’ll tell you that you’re getting a competitive salary, but take a look at what other firms pay. These people will cut any corner to make a buck, they don’t care about their internal employees and care even less about the people they recruit. Stay away!

Addison Group Response

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. The inappropriate behavior you mention is concerning. We have a zero tolerance for this behavior and we take these concerns very seriously. We encourage you to reach out to the HR team at Addison Group’s corporate office in Chicago to discuss your specific concerns so they may be addressed appropriately. We value our employees and make it a priority to provide a safe, positive, and productive work environment that allows employees to grow both personally and professionally. In regards to your concerns, attendance at events outside the office are completely voluntary and employees are not required to attend. We want to emphasize that inappropriate behavior such as hazing or sexual harassment are not tolerated at all. After the holidays HR was not made aware of any inappropriate behavior but we want to make it right. Even though you are a former employee please reach out to us at HR@addisongroup.com so we can discuss this and take appropriate action.

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