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      Handle Recruitment Reviews

      4.1

      75% would recommend to a friend

      (63 total reviews)

      Peter Tafler

      94% approve of CEO

      65% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Culture and values

      3.8

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Diversity and inclusion

      3.7

      Senior management

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      Handle Recruitment has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 63 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Handle Recruitment employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human resources and staffing industry (3.8 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      63 reviews
      3.0
      21 Sept 2025

      Good

      Resourcer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Mostly friendly colleagues, social place to work

      Cons

      There are people who get treated better due to being there so long

      2.0
      2 Sept 2025

      Needs a restructure.

      Consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The one thing that will always make people join Handle is their name in the market and the brands they have worked with. Unfortunately alot of this is historic and legacy, and if not a director of a team, your not about to get any of that business, in fact you will be fighting your TEAM members to not screw you over for business.

      Cons

      Constant internal politics with team members and never having the backing from your manager as they too love the drama. Directors being so out of touch with recruitment in this day and age. Confidentiality in the work place? Non existent your business is passed around like hot cakes. Progression? Only if it doesnt threaten anyone else. Lets not forget the bad mouthing and character defamation that exists once you leave the business. Shame really as once upon a time it really was the place to be.

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      Handle Recruitment Response
      9mo
      I’m really sorry to read your review, particularly after you spent several years with us. Our reputation and history mean a lot, but we’re equally focused on how we work today and want to make sure everyone has a fair opportunity to build strong client and candidate relationships. The current market has been particularly challenging across the entire recruitment industry, and this has required us, like many others, to adapt our approach, our mindset, and the skillsets we prioritise. That said, I firmly believe that evolving with the market should never come at the expense of how we treat our clients, candidates, or team members. Our people and our values remain at the heart of everything we do. If you felt that shift negatively, I take that seriously. I always welcome honest, constructive feedback and would be happy to speak directly if you're open to sharing more. Please feel free to reach out to me directly and wish you all the best in your next chapter. Peter Tafler
      3.0
      11 Jun 2025

      Great company in gradual decline

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Client base, offices, most of the people.

      Cons

      Culture has changed over the last few years, now a lot more attrition. Some poor decision making at Director level.

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