Feb 27, 2026
First Advantage reviews
43% would recommend to a friend
Scott Staples
69% approve of CEO
45% positive business outlook
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First Advantage has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,108 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First Advantage 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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Feb 12, 2026
First Advantage Response
4moThank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad the competitive pay and hybrid work option have contributed to a positive work experience. We’re also truly sorry that your onboarding felt disorganized. We understand how difficult it can be to start a new role without consistent support, especially when management transitions unexpectedly.
Our People & Culture teams are actively working to strengthen onboarding processes and improve communication during team changes. We want to ensure employees always know where to turn when they need guidance.
We appreciate your honesty and the work you do. Your feedback helps us continue to improve.
Feb 11, 2026
In my own opinion
Anonymous employee
First Advantage Response
4moThank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that the work‑from‑home arrangement supports your work/life balance. We also appreciate your honesty about opportunities for upward mobility. Your growth matters to us, and our People & Culture teams continuously explore ways to strengthen career pathways, support development, and ensure employees feel they have room to learn, advance, and thrive here.
We’re grateful for your feedback and for the work you do every day. Your perspective helps us continue evolving and building a culture we can all be proud of.
