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Barrett Business Services reviews

3.2

43% would recommend to a friend

(323 total reviews)

Gary Kramer

64% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Barrett Business Services has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 323 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Barrett Business Services 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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323 reviews
3.0
Jan 3, 2025
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

The local teams who provide support for clients are usually talented and an asset for clients.

Cons

It's a publicly traded company, and so the emphasis will always be on new sales, regardless of whether or not that is what is best for the client. The overall objective is always what is best for quarterly earnings reporting. Local offices also have quarterly monetary incentives based on sales metrics and will force sales to get internal employees a profit share.

2.0
Nov 18, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great team, except for the aloof one

Cons

No proper training, horrible supervisor ("Business Partner"). Totally has no clue how to do the job, micromanages team, is arrogant and clients cannot stand his condescending way of communicating. Thinks he knows it all but only regurgitates the team's ideas and takes credit for them. Don't know how he is still employed there with all sorts of issues dropping the ball, client turn-over, employee turn-over, creating liability, etc...Only explanation is this place is a boys club from the top down.

1.0
May 15, 2024

Toxic Cooperate Culture!

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

None, that out way the cons.

Cons

I would like to share my experience with BBSI, where I unfortunately encountered a toxic corporate culture. During my time there, I experienced numerous microaggressions and was treated very poorly, which ultimately led to my decision to quit. Sadly, other colleagues who faced similar mistreatment were not as fortunate; when they tried to speak up about their experiences, they were subsequently fired. The environment at BBSI was hostile and unwelcoming, which made it difficult to feel valued or respected as an employee. I hope this review helps others to be aware of the challenges that may arise in such a work environment.

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