CFS reviews

4.2

79% would recommend to a friend

(334 total reviews)

Daniel J. Casey

90% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

CFS has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 334 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CFS 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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334 reviews
5.0
Sep 8, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

I had the pleasure of working at CFS as a business development manager for over 2 years. The professional development and support that was provided to me throughout my time with the company was priceless. I always felt that both my direct and indirect supervisors were truly invested in the success of their people and provided many resources to promote our growth. My team of recruiting support was also outstanding at delivering results and solidifying important relationships. CFS is a professional yet caring organization that offers the opportunity to build strong and rewarding client relationships within a territory, develop top-level sales and account management skills, and make a huge impact within the company.

Cons

Although there is limitless opportunity to grow a book of business, there is limited opportunity to move upwards within the company.

5.0
Sep 6, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

CFS has the best training in the industry. The leaders will hold your hand until you show you don't need it. The training continues to ensure your success. Along with training one week in Boston, the company has ongoing teleconference training involving many of the company's top producers. The Regionals and the VPs are always available to give advice. The company became an ESOP in 2014. This is a huge plus for the employees.

Cons

This business isn't for everyone. The staffing business isn't easy. If you trust the way CFS does business, you can be successful.

2.0
Sep 1, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

This role involves a ton of networking and you end up meeting some high-level people that you otherwise wouldn't. Becoming comfortable meeting with CFO's, company presidents, and business owners will surely help with future interviews and networking opportunities. You will also become comfortable with both inside and outside sales on the phone and in-person; these skills are highly valued in the marketplace. They work you like a dog so anything you do beyond this will seem much easier.

Cons

Extremely high turnover in the BDM role and many of the people you'll call on will know this. CFS has a bad name because of how often they call on prospective customers (90%+ don't want to do temporary staffing business with CFS). The VP's are on a different level therefore they are very professional. The middle management, directors and office managers, are extremely unprofessional and catty. The sales expectations are incredibly high and pay is low. If you want to make anywhere north of $65k/year as a BDM then you'll need to work at least 50 hours per week likely more. It's very stressful because of the unprofessional behavior that is permitted. The firm is also understaffed. They need more recruiters because it is often hard to staff the new business that BDM's do generate. Also, CFS has some of the highest rates of any staffing firm. Their margins are unreal and that largess isn't being paid to temporary employees instead it goes into CFS' coffers. BDM's are expected to be in the office from 815a-6p everyday. You have to make 65 cold calls every morning by lunch and then set 2 meetings every afternoon. These metrics are ridiculous to say the least! CFS is obviously taking advantage of recent college grads who have significant student loan debt and badly need a job. They then keep these kids in suspended terror with threats of termination and how badly it will look on their resume for future opportunities.

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