Insperity reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(398 total reviews)
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Paul J. Sarvadi

82% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

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1.0
Apr 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Teammates are solid people and hard workers.

Cons

It’s almost unbelievable that a publicly traded company could be this dysfunctional. If Wall Street ever got a real, unfiltered look inside Insperity, the stock wouldn’t just be down, it would be in free fall. What’s happening internally isn’t just underperformance; it’s systemic decay driven by disgusting nepotism, complacency, and outright incompetence. Leadership and middle management are saturated with long-tenured holdovers who seem far more interested in protecting their paychecks until retirement then actually leading. There’s no urgency, no accountability, and certainly no vision. Many of the people in charge shouldn’t be making day-to-day decisions on what to wear to work, let alone setting strategy for a company. Yet they are and it shows in every broken process and missed opportunity. The New York region is a perfect example of everything wrong with this company. Leadership there is completely unfit, lacking both the awareness and capability to run a high-performing team. Decisions are made by a Regional Manager who can’t keep track of basic details, yet he’s dictating direction for the entire region. It would be laughable if it weren’t so damaging. To top it off, the man is one of the most vindictive people you’ll ever meet. Success here has little to do with performance and everything to do with who you know. If you’re not connected to a regional manager, district manager, or one of the inner-circle top reps, you’re already at a disadvantage. That’s not speculation, it’s how the place operates. Merit takes a back seat to relationships, and everyone knows it. Culturally, it’s stuck in the past. Meetings are nothing more than recycled stories about “the good old days”—the trips, the gifts, the massive commission checks. There’s no strategy for the future because leadership is too busy reminiscing about a version of the company that no longer exists. Operationally, it’s just as bad. Technology is outdated to the point of being embarrassing. Systems that should enable growth instead slow everything down. Marketing is practically nonexistent—salespeople are left to fend for themselves. And when nobody is succeeding who do we turn to ? No one has answers. No one owns it. It’s chaos disguised as a process. Compensation is another glaring failure. Salespeople aren’t seeing meaningful increases, and the office administrators-the people actually keeping offices running—are paid well below market. The fact that these employees need second jobs just to get by says everything about how little the company values its workforce. And then there’s the culture, which crosses the line from unprofessional into outright toxic. Mocking employees over medical conditions, turning coworkers into office jokes, and even taking that behavior public to LinkedIn—none of it is addressed. Inappropriate and offensive comments linger without consequence. Speak up, and you’re the problem. The most telling part? Even top performers—people who are succeeding despite the dysfunction—openly tell others not to work here. That’s not a red flag. That’s a glaring warning sign. This isn’t a company with a few internal issues. It’s a company rotting from the inside out. If you’re considering it, don’t hesitate—walk away. There are better opportunities out there, and waiting for one is infinitely smarter than stepping into this.

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Insperity Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take all input seriously and are committed to continuous improvement. If you’re open to providing additional context, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about your experience. Please feel free to reach out to us at contact@insperity.com.
4.0
Mar 31, 2026

Great company

Recommend
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Pros

Training, retirement, time off, collaboration with coworkers, tools to do job, learning opps

Cons

Pay compared to the pay of clients supported with less knowledge and sometimes robust staffing

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Insperity Response
3mo
We’re grateful for your input and the impact you had here.
1.0
Mar 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Supportive of flexible work arrangements in many cases. Strong PTO accrual rate compared to many employers.

Cons

Annual merit increases are typically around 2%, trailing inflation in most years. Employees who assume significant additional responsibilities after staffing changes often receive only minimal merit increases (3.5%) relative to the expanded workload. Bonus payouts are heavily tied to company performance. Bonuses have been significantly reduced during weaker company results even when individual performance remains strong. Health insurance premiums have increased annually while deductibles have risen and coverage has narrowed. The 401(k) advertises up to a 6% match, but without a true-up provision, employees who do not contribute evenly throughout the year may not receive the full match. PTO policy changes created a separate “PTO plan year,” limiting flexibility and effectively restricting time off during late December. Financial support for professional organizations and education-related travel has been reduced. High performers frequently absorb the workload of under-qualified or low-performing employees, with limited performance accountability. There is a noticeable pattern of nepotism, with spouses and children of employees frequently hired into roles, which negatively impacts perceptions of fairness and merit-based advancement. Corporate support functions (legal, IT, HR, and security) appear overstaffed relative to output yet often lack the depth of experience, technical expertise, and strategic judgment necessary to effectively support operations and manage risk. Workplace culture can be politically and socially divisive. Political viewpoints are openly expressed in professional settings. A charitable donation to a nonprofit supporting an underrepresented community was denied through the company’s approved giving platform. There have been instances of inappropriate workplace conduct without visible accountability, including public commentary involving racial stereotypes and a presentation mocking DEI initiatives delivered during work hours. Employees who raise concerns or propose improvements may be characterized as “not team players,” creating a culture that prioritizes compliance over innovation. Under-performance is often tolerated when individuals are culturally aligned with leadership. Recruiting experienced and highly educated professionals is challenging, and there is an internal perception that highly credentialed professionals do not remain with the company long-term.

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Insperity Response
4mo
We highly value the opinions of our employees and appreciate you taking the time to share your review. Please feel free to email us at contact@insperity.com to discuss your concerns further. Your feedback is important to us as we continue to evaluate and improve our workplace.
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