Does Golden Key Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Golden Key Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Golden Key Group. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Golden Key Group?

70% of Golden Key Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Golden Key Group 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Golden Key Group?

Senior Military Science Instructor (6) , Military Science Instructor (5) , Payroll Specialist (3) , Manager (2) , ROTC Instructor (2)

What are the pros of working at Golden Key Group according to real employee reviews?

"adequate benefits, although they usually change every year to reflect less benefits at a higher cost." ((in 8 reviews)); "Leadership that actually cares about the employees." ((in 6 reviews)); "The work life balance is great and I am not micromanaged." ((in 5 reviews)); "Great company that puts people first" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Golden Key Group according to real employee reviews?

"I dealt with management who were incredibly unprofessional and throughout my time at Golden Key Group." ((in 3 reviews)); "No job security." ((in 3 reviews)); "Leadership is more interested in collecting people with fancy credentials (who never return on the investment of their outlandish salaries) and meeting people and companies who GKG can brag about being associated with." ((in 3 reviews)); "Poor communication and somewhat limited growth potential depending on your career path." ((in 3 reviews)); "Expect to get called out and admonished for working less than 60 hours a week for a 40 hour salary." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Golden Key Group redundancies in 2026?

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

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3.5

70% would recommend to a friend

(62 total reviews)

Gretchen McCracken

83% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity and inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture and values

3.8

Senior management

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

Golden Key Group has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 62 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Golden Key Group 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

62 reviews

5.0

17 Jul 2024

Resolute Determination

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Organization is dedicated to achieving goals and objectives, even when faced with the most significant challenges.

Cons

As a highly responsive team, sometimes not all team members are aligned on the priorities.

Golden Key Group Response

Thank you for taking the time to rate GKG! We value your time and appreciate your efforts in support of the GKG Team!

5.0

30 Aug 2023

Recruiting Made Easy

Recruiting manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I’ve been with the company for 3 years as the Recruiting Manager and signed on to assist a small, female owned company's progression from the GKG 20 years ago to now, utilizing automation, working smarter, not harder and upgrading with technology. While contributing to the company’s growth to GKG 2.0, not only have I been given the chance to fulfill the initial offer, but I have also been able to contribute in many other ways including genuine communications, fostering connections with employees, candidates, and job seekers and granted the capacity to thrive and influence. As a recruiter in the government contractor space for over 20 years, preferring to aid small company expansion, I find it challenging to recruit when transparency lacks. The individuals I collaborate with and relate to here at GKG are genuine and that simplifies recruiting for this company… it makes recruiting easier because the people are wonderful, craft practical and exciting solutions and the work is executed with integrity (and we have some amazing customers and partners as well!). Recruiting made easy.

Cons

GKG is able to ride the wave with the ebb and flow of life, government contracting, the world at large. No Con's. Keep the open communication/transparency in place. Great work with that. Not alot of companies can say the same.

Golden Key Group Response

Thank you for taking the time to rate GKG! We value your time and appreciate your efforts in support of the GKG Team!

5.0

30 Aug 2023

Best in the Business

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

A company where it truly puts it's employees first and the CEO leads from the front!

Cons

None at all at this time

Golden Key Group Response

Thank you for taking the time to rate GKG! We value your time and appreciate your efforts in support of the GKG Team!

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