PLEASE read before you consider working here - Anonymous employee Piper Companies Employee Review

1.0
Oct 18, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Free meals (but only when you're working through lunch - aka taking clients and candidates out to lunch) - There are some great people who work here. The type of people you will stay friends with for life. - Located near the highway (aka you can hop right on I40) - Great happy ours and events. - You won't be sitting at your desk all day long - you'll get to go and meet with candidates and clients onsite. Sometimes it's nice to get out of the office.

Cons

- It's like going back to high school. People will talk about you behind your back, everything is political, and you're constantly being judged. Want to leave at 5:30 to pick up your kid from soccer? Forget it. You must not be working hard enough... - Senior leaders are only looking out for themselves, don't let them fool you otherwise. - Opportunity for growth is only achieved by working 10-12 hours a day, and weekends. - Commission structure is not great at all. - Your title is recruiter, but you are really just in sales (except you're selling people, and that's even harder. If you haven't worked in staffing before, I highly recommend you research that alone (has nothing to do with Piper) - The company isn't really stable. They fire people left and right, with no reason at all, except for "they don't really fit the culture" - aka they just don't like you. - You are only liked if you are producing at a high level. - Do not expect to have a life outside of work. It will not be valued at all.

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5.0
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Pros

Very professional and was able to get placed in a job.

Cons

They took a long time to respond to emails, and the directions weren't clear.

4.0
Aug 20, 2025
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Pros

• Great peers who make the workday enjoyable • Leadership has been investing in change, including a new CEO bringing fresh direction • High performers are given flexibility and trust • Exposure to federal contracting and IT staffing, which builds unique industry knowledge • Opportunity to make strong money if you’re willing to grind Additional Context for Job Seekers A lot of negative reviews you’ll see here are from consultants or project-side employees, and those experiences don’t always reflect what it’s like to be in sales or recruiting. If you’re interviewing for an Associate Account Manager, Account Manager, or Recruiting role, read those reviews with caution. This is sales. It’s hard, it’s metrics-driven, and it’s not for everyone. But if you’re motivated, competitive, and want to learn how staffing works, you can do well here.

Cons

• Like most sales orgs, if you’re not producing you’ll feel the pressure • Constant monitoring of numbers can be draining • Staffing is a tough industry, and AI is making it even tougher. Not every hiring manager values what you bring • Frequent change in direction creates uncertainty at times

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