ESS reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(1,485 total reviews)
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Buddy Helton

61% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

ESS has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,485 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ESS 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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1K reviews
1.0
May 23, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You can work as much or as little as you want and you can choose to only work at the schools you want to work at.

Cons

The payroll system is abominable! First ESS underpaid me for the first few weeks of becoming a long term sub. Then when they finally acknowledged their mistake, the next check I got was less than half of what I had been paid as a daily sub! ESS currently owes me over $1000. Do not work here if you are uncomfortable having to ask your family for financial help. Do not work here if you like to be able to rely on a consistent paycheck.

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ESS Response
1y
We’re sorry to hear you’re having issues with payroll. Please give us a call at 865-888-9244 or email SupportEast@ESS.com so we can help you.
4.0
May 21, 2025

Supported and Appreciated

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive staff and teachers allow for comfort in a new school.

Cons

Temporary contracts do not always allow a longer term sub to learn students name.

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ESS Response
1y
Thanks for your review! We’re thrilled to hear how you’ve been enjoying your experience as an ESS employee.
4.0
May 20, 2025

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You can create your own schedule.

Cons

Some schools will remove jobs with no explanation

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ESS Response
1y
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to give us your review!
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