Is Reed a good company to work for?

Reed has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 1,985 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 6% over the last 12 months. 85% of employees would recommend working at Reed to a friend and 80% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Reed have been left by employees working as Regional Manager , Executive Recruitment Consultant and Recruitment Manager .

Does Reed pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Reed employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Reed. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Reed?

85% of Reed employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Reed 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Reed?

Recruitment Consultant (285) , Consultant (74) , Recruiter (71) , Senior Recruitment Consultant (61) , Business Manager (43) , Senior Consultant (36) , Manager (32) , Employment Advisor (25) , Administrative Assistant (20) , Recruitment Manager (19) , Executive Consultant (18) , Resourcer (17) , Teaching Assistant (17) , Area Manager (16) , Sales Executive (16)

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

"The training is great and mentoring program is good." ((in 168 reviews)); "The people are great !! helpful and care about their jobs and the people they place." ((in 115 reviews)); "The team are great at what they do" ((in 61 reviews)); "Family run still, great benefits, ahead with technology and always changing, never standing still" ((in 59 reviews)); "Great culture and very ethical" ((in 58 reviews))

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

"The salary is low and you are underpaid for the hours your work" ((in 67 reviews)); "Long hours if you want to be a high achiever but rewards are high also." ((in 30 reviews)); "Statutory pension, some of the processes / inefficiencies you get in any large business, but these are massively outweighed by the positives" ((in 19 reviews)); "There is no flexibility with regard to working patterns/hours and you are encouraged to start early/work late/work out of the office." ((in 9 reviews)); "2. Bullying is tolerated everyday from management and non" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Reed layoffs in 2026?

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

What Reed locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Swindon , Plymouth , Belfast , Slough , Basingstoke , Milton Keynes , Aberdeen , Saint Albans , Crawley , Glasgow

Reed reviews

4.3

85% would recommend to a friend

(1,754 total reviews)

James Reed

91% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Culture & values

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.3

Career opportunities

4.2

Senior management

3.9

Compensation and benefits

Reed has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,754 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Reed employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Human resources and staffing industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Jun 10, 2026

Supportive team with good onboarding and career growth

Resourcer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good onboarding and supportive environment, especially helpful if you are newer to recruitment. Very supportive team environment and good career progression opportunities

Cons

Not really any cons so far - has been a very pleasant experience! I am really enjoying my time at Reed.

5.0

May 21, 2026

19 years and counting

Commercial director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My 19th anniversary with Reed felt like a good day to write a review. I have seen the company go through so many positive changes in my tenure and it continues to invest in its people. On a personal note, I have felt so supported by management, and professionally I have had the opportunity to grow and develop in a variety of roles from starting out in admin to my current role. It's a cliche but the people do really make the company, and I have had the chance to work alongside some of the absolute best!

Cons

None. Feedback is regularly taken by the company and acknowledged and adjusted where it can be.

Reed Response

1w

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review - you are in touching distance of your next sabbatical i see! Clearly you are helping to create a successful environment at Reed too, so we thank you for that. Please do keep giving us feedback to help shape the business into being somewhere that everyone can thrive and be happy in the work they do.

5.0

May 19, 2026

Supportive team culture with a learning curve

Area manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team culture with genuinely supportive colleagues. Strong training and development opportunities, and a collaborative environment where people are willing to help each other succeed.

Cons

There are quite a lot of systems and processes to get used to, which can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but it’s more a case of adjusting rather than a major downside.

Reed Response

1w

Thank you for leaving a review - Great to read that you are enjoying your career with us. We would agree, we have a lot of evolving tech to support recruiters in their role and to ensure that you can be at the top of your game. It can feel a bit daunting, but please do utilise our LMS self-learning library and the L&D team put on heaps of courses to support all of co-members. Always ask for help if you need it. I hope you continue to enjoy a long career with us.

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