Is Aquent a good company to work for?

Aquent has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,446 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 53% of employees would recommend working at Aquent to a friend and 48% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Aquent have been left by employees working as Business Development Manager , Program Manager and Graphic Designer .

Does Aquent pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Aquent employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Aquent. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Aquent?

53% of Aquent employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Aquent 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Aquent?

Recruiter (61) , Graphic Designer (41) , Account Director (40) , Agent (33) , Project Manager (33) , Contractor (20) , Talent Agent (20) , Technical Writer (19) , Art Director (14) , Program Manager (12) , Recruiter/Agent (12) , Designer (11) , Senior Recruiter (11) , Business Development Manager (10) , Copywriter (10)

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

"Aquent offers great benefits and 401k." ((in 165 reviews)); "Work/life balance is great!" ((in 64 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 50 reviews)); "Great culture and passion for delivering results." ((in 47 reviews)); "I feel like I have awesome resources and a great team to back me up when I need help!" ((in 32 reviews))

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

"Poor Management" ((in 38 reviews)); "Extremely low salary relative to a company employee (non" ((in 26 reviews)); "Company claims to open and accessible but the upper management is clueless and far removed." ((in 11 reviews)); "No growth opportunities" ((in 10 reviews)); "No vacation time." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Aquent layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Aquent locations?

Seattle , New York , Boston , Los Angeles , Dallas , San Francisco , Chicago , Detroit , San Diego , Washington , Houston , Redmond , Atlanta , Austin , Portland , Philadelphia , Boise , Milwaukee , Richmond , Asheville , Indianapolis , Moline , Bellevue , Nashville , East Moline , Charlotte , San Jose , Irvine , Sunnyvale , Hartford

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Total Joke - Account Director Aquent Employee Review

1.0

Apr 18, 2017

Account director

Recommend

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Pros

Like everyone says..."Good benefits". That's all I can say. Believe me, you PAY dearly for those benefits.

Cons

Where do I start? Management is a joke. Bunch of zilches who pat eachother on the back for reading spreadsheets and making power point presentations. Upper management thinks their poo don't stink because their office is on Boylston in Boston. They think they're Google but it's a Jonestown kool aid management cult. Boot camp? What are we, 8? A waste of 3 days of your life learning about how the sky is blue. Aquent hemmorages money and makes lowly sales people pay the price. Golden parachutes. PC culture. Like most staffing companies; very female-centric. Caddy. Petty. Gossipy. Annoying. Big brother. Threats. Numbers. Numbers. Numbers. CEO can not STAND insolence or being told he's wrong when he's wrong. Get ready to interview for your own job ALL THE TIME.

Aquent Response

Thank you for your feedback. It's disappointing to hear that your experience at Aquent did not match our commitment to creating a comfortable, transparent, and collaborative environment for all of our employees. We value and appreciate all feedback and will use it as we continue to find ways to improve while maintaining a fun, dynamic, and caring environment. I'm sorry that our efforts did not meet your expectations but I'm thankful you took the time to share your opinion so Aquent can continue to grow and adapt to ensure you and others feel valued and appreciated. I would welcome the opportunity to talk to you about your experiences and perceptions, Colleen Nelson, Director of Talent Marketing, 404.732.0531 or conelson@aquent.com.

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5.0

Jun 2, 2026

Software test engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work was remote and easy job

Cons

No cons that I can think of

1.0

Jun 19, 2026

Ux designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some nice intelligent educated coworkers

Cons

Lack of transperancy, job placement wages stagnant for over 5 years with no raise, after finishing multiple contracts and bringing them thousands of dollars with my labor, no follow up on new positions. Finally contacted me about one position I would be perfect for then ghosted me. Blatant ageism using words like "junior" or "great position for recent grad". Had one horrific experience with them where they reached out to me to work on a team that loved me/loved my work - when I inquired if there was any flexibility in the pay, was suddenly told I wasn't qualified. Then I see the same listing reposted as "junior" and great for a recent grad.

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