Warning: stay away, do not work here or be a client. - IT Recruiter S.i. Systems Employee Review

1.0
3 Jun 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There are pretty much no pros, except for the good training, a visually appealing office, and getting to work from home (which is only allowed due to the pandemic). Everyone’s hardworking and friendly (except management).

Cons

I worked here for over a year, but it didn’t take long to realize they completely take advantage of you here and work you to the bone, while they laugh to the bank. They don’t care at all. I guess I’m the fool for not leaving sooner (but it’s not easy to make this decision during the pandemic). High turnover has been their model since the beginning, so why change it. Their own core values are a joke to their own people. Management is a joke that doesn’t know the first thing about management, and belittles you with threats and sarcasm. It surprises me that the management in Calgary is able to hold the positions they hold… I guess they qualify their MDs and VPs based on low IQ, high ability to be condescending, low amounts of compassion, zero common sense, high pride, and a lack of hearing to even consider advice. I would not recommend anyone to work here nor be a client of Si, don’t waste your time. All the good reviews on here are staged and encouraged by the CEO, even though he will deny it. But I must say the CEO does a nice job of meeting everyone that’s new, I’d encourage him to keep this up because it’s great. But I feel as though behind the scenes he isn’t as friendly.

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S.i. Systems Response
4y
Thank you for the review, and the endorsement of the training. A few corrections. Work from home when the pandemic is over is 2 days in the office, 3 from home each week. We like the balance. People are hardworking and friendly, that is true. The recruiter role is not for everyone, and as we hire mostly new grads, many will find that recruiting is not the job they want. Turnover in the first year is 65%, the 2/3 that leave have great credentials on their resume from our training, and the 1/3 that stay, tend to stay a very long time and do well as recruiters, Account Executives and Managers. We do an anonymous 360 survey, which we just did last week on all managers. It is open to everyone on their team. Our average net promoter score for our manager is 62, which is exceptional, and only 2 were below 50. If there was a management issue I would expect to see it in the survey every six months. We qualify our Managers on previous performance as a recruiter, AE, and strategic contributions they have done. Our average client tenure is 14 years, some of our clients have been with us for over 25 years. We have long and successful client relationships. I don't stage any of the reviews, and I respond to all of them. Postive or negative. We work hard, are well trained and we work fast. It isnt for everyone and it can be hard if it isnt something you want to do. Training for a triathalon, or being part of a professional level sports team is also hard, lots of training, dedication and focus and if you are not excellent in your role, your coach will work with you to get your game up. I think our world is similar, when it works, its a great lifestyle, and when it doesnt, its time to find something that is a better fit. I wish you well, and I know your time at S.i. will always be a benefit on your resume due to the training and process you learned while working with us. With gratitude - Derek

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5.0
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Pros

Great People. Great Leadership Lives by their values

Cons

Not well known in the US

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S.i. Systems Response
3y
Thank you for the review. Chicago has been a valuable operation to us, we opened it up to get our first experience using our MatchGuide teachnology in the USA, and it has paved the way for us to do acquisition in the USA, of which we will do many over the next 3 years. Chicago was our first USA website, curated database, timesheet to cash process for fully sourced, hire and training on our curriculum, and many other firsts. Our Chicago team has some great talent in it and is doing well creating a foundation curated database of local talent. Chicago is very similar to Toronto and there is potential to have a similar sized organization there, it will require some acquisitions, however that is how we built out Ottawa and Toronto in Canada, then followed on by organic growth. Your point about USA profile is correct, we will need to do a marketing campaign to get candidates onto our website. Acquisitions with a good brand and additional curated candidates will also help. I'm very proud to have an office in Chicago, and a team there. We have local mind and management and are ready to grow. We will! - Derek
1.0
31 Jul 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They have a set training program for new college grads

Cons

Keep middle management/non revenue producers/babysitters and lay off revenue producing employees They hire non-experienced individuals and burn them out Management is duplicitous

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