Stay away if you're human - Anonymous employee Piper Companies Employee Review

1.0
Jan 16, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The people are great. I have made some lasting friendships while working here.

Cons

If you're a grown adult and want to feel like you're 16 again, this is the place for you. -They doubled in company size in 2016, however have had 2 major layoffs in the same year. Some people relocated for this job and were promised things they've never received. Some people were laid off after a month or two of being employed there. Hired more people than business that was available to work on. -Many demotions. They've demoted leaders of the company and threaten others with demotions if you don't keep your numbers up even though you've been loyal to the company for many years. -They like to dangle the carrot in front of your face. Say you can get promoted if you check everything off the list, yet once you complete it they give you another list to check off before getting promoted and the list keeps going. -The countless hours working. Forget 40 hour work weeks, they're more like 60 hours here. Managers expect you to work almost 12 hour days, through lunch, which they also track, and weekends to be what they consider successful. There's no worklife balance. Going on a vacation and taking pto? Expect to work during it. -Expectations are always changing which makes it difficult to know what you're doing. -Expect to get lectured like children everyday. -A lot of turnover. Many people have left on their own terms because the work environment is terrible and unhealthy. -A lot of false promises. They'll promise you the world during the interviews, but there's nothing tangible to see. -Favoritism is huge here. If they don't like you, you'll get fired even if you're doing well. -A lot of the positive reviews on Glassdoor are skewed.

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Cons

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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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