Does Softworld pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Softworld employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Softworld. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Softworld?

64% of Softworld employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Softworld 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Softworld?

Technical Recruiter (15) , Delivery Manager (10) , Recruiter (9) , Software Developer (7) , Consultant (6) , Project Manager (3) , Senior Java Developer (3) , Software Engineer (3) , Business Analyst (2) , Change Manager (2) , IT Solutions Manager (2) , Mechanical Engineer (2) , Senior Delivery Manager (2) , Senior Recruiter (2) , Senior Software Engineer (2)

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

"Great people to work with" ((in 10 reviews)); "Good pay and very flexible" ((in 7 reviews)); "Better base salary and commission plan than other agencies, but this did not make up for the awful treatment from management" ((in 6 reviews)); "Great culture and chances to excel" ((in 6 reviews)); "Everyone is great from joining to onboarding." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Benefits are expensive." ((in 9 reviews)); "management is terrible, job orders are not given out fairly" ((in 9 reviews)); "I emailed my manager and never received a response." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Softworld layoffs in 2026?

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

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Softworld reviews

3.8

64% would recommend to a friend

(145 total reviews)

Chris Layden

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69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

Softworld has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 145 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Softworld 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

145 reviews

4.0

Jun 4, 2024

Nice place to start a career

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good management, good culture, fair pay

Cons

High volume (75+ calls a day), very transactional nature

Softworld Response

Thank you for your feedback; glad to hear about your positive experience on management, pay and culture. I agree that the staffing industry is demanding, especially early in your career; we pride ourselves on high standards within the industry, as demonstrated by our strong track record of success for early-career professionals. If you have any additional comments, I can be reached at 781-373-8452. Thank you again for your review.

3.0

Jun 3, 2024

Anywhere is better than here.

Mechanical engineer (contractor)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a job that pays money. I like the company and people I work at. Not Softworld.

Cons

Disorganized. I was promised a raise and it's been a year. Nothing yet. Never listened. I've had 8 handlers since I started. I don't even bother learning their names.

Softworld Response

Hello - thank you for sharing this feedback with us. I'm very sorry to hear of your negative experience so far with Softworld. We strive to be competitive with what the market is yielding in terms of compensation, as well as keep an open line of communication with our consultants regarding pay raises. Please feel free to reach out to me at your convenience, 781-833-0280, and I would be happy to have a discussion with you regarding this.

4.0

Jan 18, 2024

Good place

It solutions manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good management, amazing training program, hybrid

Cons

cold calls were probably the worst part which still wasn't bad

Softworld Response

Hi - thanks for the good review. I definitely agree that cold calling isn't for everybody, though I do hope you felt coached and supported through the tasks you had to complete. If you have anything to add that would be relevant to improve on the organization, please reach out at 781-373-8452. Thanks again, and best success in your professional journey.

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