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The Whitaker Companies

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STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY - WON'T BE AROUND FOR MUCH LONGER - Recruiter The Whitaker Companies Employee Review

1.0
25 Feb 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Recruiters can get away with being unethical and the sales floor has no rules. So if you are into that, there is a pro.

Cons

Management lies to employees. Sales floor is unethically ran and rules mean nothing. Senior recruiters get away with anything and are never held accountable. Management positions are given to people without experience or skills to be in management. Owner is 70 and forgets everything, can't remember conversations from morning to afternoon. Company sold a piece in 2013 and is now going broke. I cannot make placements due to Whitaker's name in the industry. Outdated recruiting practices. Administrative lay-offs and people quitting because the company has no money. Owner lies to employees about the financial situation of the company. The open door policy is a joke and preference is given to men over women. I am surprised they haven't had a sexual discrimination lawsuit. Exec is unqualified, management is unqualified, it is all a mess. Due to finance issues company may not be around for another 6 months (my opinion). DO NOT WORK WITH OR FOR THIS COMPANY, DO NOT PUT YOURSELF IN THE POSITION I AM IN, I am currently seeking another opportunity.

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5.0
14 Oct 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- great owner, friendly and always open to new ideas - great team, collaborative and extremely helpful - great environment, remote work yet feels like a team

Cons

- agency recruiting/staffing firms are what they are; make sure you have that mindset when you look to join the team. Whitaker makes this point clear so there's no bait and switch.

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The Whitaker Companies Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! It’s great to know that even in a remote setup, you felt a strong sense of teamwork—that’s something we work hard to maintain. We believe in being transparent and upfront about the demands of the industry, so we’re glad to hear that you felt we were clear about what to expect. Thank you again for your kind words, especially about our leadership—it means a lot to hear that from someone who’s been part of the team. We wish you nothing but success in your future endeavors!
5.0
18 Jun 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great company, even better owner, great place to learn and grow

Cons

Nothing that is notable loved my time here

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The Whitaker Companies Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with The Whitaker Companies! We are thrilled to hear that you found our company to be a great place to learn and grow. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we wish you continued success in your future endeavors.
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