Poor management ability & approach to RPO. Low quality agency approach, cost savings focused at expense of quality. - Anonymous employee AMS Employee Review

1.0
1 Sept 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

None. Could be the fact they tend to win contracts with some great clients, although poor implementation & management means the potential of this is never realised, hence many clients not staying beyond their initial locked in contract period.

Cons

Poor management. Low cost, reactive, agency approach, not a quality approach tailored to specific clients needs. May work in high volume recruitment settings, but not in specialised partnerships. Makes it difficult for internal recruiters with a quality, customer focus to be able to operate in this way and source proactively and become business partners. No understanding of what a solid internal talent acquisition function should look like, or how to acheive this in a way that is commercially viable for AMS. Lean staffing, expect ongoing long, flat out days with no support if requested.

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5.0
19 Feb 2026
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Pros

AMS has great culture, they care about the people who work at the company.

Cons

Client relationships can be difficult

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AMS Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s great to hear our culture and the care we show for our people have made a positive impact. That sense of support and connection across teams is something we work hard to nurture every day. We also recognize that client relationships can be complex at times. Supporting our teams to navigate those environments with confidence and collaboration remains an important focus for us. We appreciate your feedback and your contribution to AMS.
1.0
27 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexible and remote working Great company but with the right leadership

Cons

Since the leadership change last year, the culture within AMS has deteriorated significantly. The new CDTO’s approach has created an environment that feels increasingly toxic and unsustainable for many employees. There is a strong sense that every problem is expected to be solved—or sidelined—by AI, often without realistic planning, sufficient resources, or input from the teams actually responsible for execution. This has led to confusion, constant shifting priorities, and a lack of meaningful support for getting work done effectively. At the same time, workloads have increased to an unsustainable level. Expectations continue to rise, but without additional resources or clear prioritization. Many teams are stretched thin, juggling multiple high-pressure initiatives with tight deadlines, which only adds to the stress and makes it difficult to maintain quality or balance. More concerning is the leadership style. Communication often feels driven by pressure and fear rather than clarity or collaboration. Many employees feel they are operating under constant scrutiny, which has contributed to widespread stress, anxiety, and low morale across the department. It’s becoming common to hear colleagues express reluctance to come into work, not because of the workload itself, but because of the atmosphere.

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