Colossal Disappointment - Senior Recruiter Actalent Employee Review

1.0
Nov 27, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You get to help professionals advance their careers and you meet a lot of great people.

Cons

The great people you meet leave to work literally anywhere else. Working for this company was an exercise in enduring psychological torment. Micromanagement that suffocates you with its presence at all times of the day; the environment was so toxic that the turnover rate seemed like a badge of honor for those who managed to escape. The attendance policy favors leaders working from home whenever they like but not the rest of us. Working overtime without pay is a cruel mandatory expectation, the benefits were a mere mockery. Breakdowns were the norm. The absence of HR left us defenseless against the unchecked harassment and verbal berating from the leadership. What was truly disturbing was the perverse culture that applauded tears and considered mental breakdowns a sign of dedication – it was not just accepted but encouraged. This company thrived on the emotional exhaustion of its employees, fostering an environment where vulnerability was exploited rather than supported. It was a place where the toll on mental health was not just acknowledged; it was celebrated. Steer clear of this heartless workplace that revels in the suffering of its own workforce.

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Actalent Response
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Thanks for your honest review. We’re sorry to hear about your negative experience working at Actalent. We have an Employee Experience team dedicated to making enhancements and improving the experience. We truly value your insights and would love to talk through your feedback in more detail, please reach out to us at connect@actalentservices.com.

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