Is Populus Group a good company to work for?

Populus Group has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 729 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 7% over the last 12 months. 49% of employees would recommend working at Populus Group to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Populus Group have been left by employees working as Technical Recruiter , Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineer .

Does Populus Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Populus Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Populus Group. This rating has improved by 13% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Populus Group?

49% of Populus Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Populus Group 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Populus Group?

Software Engineer (19) , Contractor (18) , Technical Recruiter (18) , Senior Software Engineer (16) , Recruiter (12) , Onboarding Coordinator (11) , Payroll Specialist (9) , Consultant (8) , Employee Relationship Specialist (7) , Program Manager (7) , Senior Project Manager (7) , Project Manager (6) , Business Analyst (5) , Business Operations Associate (5) , Employee Relations Specialist (5)

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

"Great culture and values." ((in 45 reviews)); "The people there are really great to work with and very talented." ((in 30 reviews)); "Excellent Work/Life Balance" ((in 21 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and responsive" ((in 14 reviews)); "Work from home, overtime available, schedule is great." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"No profit sharing and no benefits." ((in 41 reviews)); "Low pay and high" ((in 35 reviews)); "Nothing to say in this part as far us I know all problems can be solved with a good communication" ((in 13 reviews)); "Previous manager was awesome I had heard." ((in 12 reviews)); "low salaries and no raises / room for growth" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Populus Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Populus Group locations?

Troy , Lisle , Seattle , Bellevue , Chicago , New York , Detroit , Dallas , San Francisco , Redmond , Minneapolis , Los Angeles , Peoria , Warren , Houston , Austin , Columbus , Burlingame , San Jose , Saint Louis , Charlotte , Plano , Fort Lauderdale , Atlanta , Phoenix , San Ramon , Sunnyvale , Bothell , Philadelphia , Rockville

Populus Group reviews

3.7

49% would recommend to a friend

(463 total reviews)

Bobby Herrera

74% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Compensation and benefits

Populus Group has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 463 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Populus Group 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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Reviews by job title

463 reviews

3.0

Nov 17, 2015

Great people, good culture/experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture, place is full of people with a driving goal in mind, the company cares about personal growth and business acumen.

Cons

Limited positions for advancement, structure for career climb can be limited

Populus Group Response

10y

We appreciate your feedback. We believe in providing the tools and resources to help our employees achieve their career goals. We know that it’s sometimes hard to see the path for advancement and we’re constantly looking for ways to help our employees grow. If you have any ideas that would help us get better at this, feel free to contact us directly at pgfeedback@populusgroup.com. Thank you!

5.0

Nov 17, 2015

Senior Technical Recruiter

Technical recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

PG provided me with a great foundation for a career in staffing. There is a tremendous opportunity to learn about technology industry, software development, and key players. The leadership team was approachable and provided "real world" solutions for internal and external communications. I personally worked for one of the best managers in my career. PG provided me with the ability to have better conversations with my peers and clients.

Cons

Salaries and commission structures vary in markets in high demand. Creates turn over for recruiting in technology hubs. Often times, recruiting efforts were reallocated with little input from the recruiting team. At times employees were called out to make an example, and it was shared over all company meetings as a learning experience.

Populus Group Response

10y

Thanks for sharing this feedback with us. We are constantly assessing local market salaries and made adjustments where needed. We strive to create a thriving environment for employees and their journey at PG. Give us an opportunity to learn more from your experiences. If you're open to providing additional feedback, feel free to contact us directly at pgfeedback@populusgroup.com. Thank you!

3.0

Nov 16, 2015

People are the most important asset in a company.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The best thing PG offered me when I joined the company was training. I didn't have a lot of industry experience, and my peers and manager helped me tremendously. Since leaving PG, I've been able to take those learning experiences and apply them in my new job. PG also allowed me to grow personally. There is a lot of focus on having tough conversations. This is something that has not only helped me in my work life, but in my personal life as well. Tough conversations create better relationships and I learned how to have them in a respectful way.

Cons

PG is a young company, still learning and experiencing growing pains. While I experienced a lot of growth at the beginning of my employment, I needed to see more focus opportunities to get better and lead for employees who had been there for more than 1 year.

Populus Group Response

10y

Thanks for sharing this feedback with us. We apologize you did not receive the level of engagement that you started with. Developing our employees is part of our culture and we are always working on improving our processes and development opportunities. If you're open to providing additional feedback, feel free to contact us directly at pgfeedback@populusgroup.com. Thank you!

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