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The Salem Group

I worked with The Salem Group on administrative assignments. I loved my time working with the company. Everyone in Salem's offices seemed to really want me to succeed. They really care about their employees. 

If you go out on an assignment for them, they will expect a lot of you, but it's because they care about doing the best possible job for their clients, too. It makes sense. I never had a problem!

For the most part, while I was available for work, Salem kept me busy. They had assignments with really great companies, and I learned a lot while working with all of them. 

If you're looking for work, I definitely recommend calling The Salem Group. They're the best out there. 



It's one mistake after another with these people. They even got our pay incorrect and did not honor the pay that they had originally stated. It's clear that they have inexperience individuals that are working in the office. I never meant any of them however talking to them on the phone you can pick up that they are either very young or maybe they are older but just not experienced and therefore don't know how to answer your questions and don't know how to proceed with the hiring process. But that should be expected from any employee even if it's a short-term assignment. Like please get it right. You might not get communication back. Your paperwork will be all wrong. You'll get scheduled on wrong days and times. Everybody I work with that's a temp has the same exact issue. 

My time at The Salem Group was the most disappointing experience of my 10-year career. Leadership, particularly at the top, is rooted in outdated practices and resistant to change. There is a concerning lack of inclusivity and professionalism, with turnover at all levels and promises made during the hiring process that are rarely honored. Internal processes were often unethical, disorganized, and inconsistent, creating a stressful and chaotic environment. Leadership frequently engaged in gossip and unprofessional behavior, even toward their trusted staff. Despite presenting a polished image, the reality behind the scenes tells a different story. This is not a healthy environment for driven professionals who value transparency, integrity, and forward-thinking leadership. Proceed with caution.

I have worked with other staffing firms in the industry before, and I can truly say that no other company cares as much about their clients or employees as Salem.

Senior leadership provides a clear expectation of the company's direction and goals, as well as mapping out your own personal path within the company.  Additionally, their doors are always open to discuss ideas or goings-on.  They empower you to make decisions and drive business.  If you put in the work at Salem, you will be recognized and rewarded.  
 
It's easy to get behind a company that is always trying to improve.  Salem continues to drive innovative solutions, while maintaining best practices that have led to their ever-increasing success over the past 35 years.

I personally think that the Temp Agency has different opportunities for individuals that want to work, I love meeting new people and exploring new things and events, It is a fun and exciting experience when they send me out to different companies to work. I have learned how to assist fans of different sports by working in concession stands and counting individuals who uses the rest rooms at the bears games, I met a lot of people and my co workers were great team players. Management was always very professional and helpful when needed. The hardest part of the job is not receiving days to work on a regular basis, otherwise it is a breeze and fun as well. The most enjoyable part of the job is meeting new people and experiencing new events to work for, and also receiving long assignments.

This was an agency that I worked for Harris Bank.  I transitioned from Executive Assistant to Invoice Processor.  I paid the bills for the Telecom Dept. for the United States via a software program.  I manually opened invoices and entered them into the system along with invoices received electronically.  

Invoices were also received via fax and email for processing.  The hardest part of the job was troubleshooting some of the information needed to process the order.  I was able to speak with vendors to solve various problems and correct accounts.  As new accounts were added, we entered them into the system and requested W-9s to complete the process.  Each week we had to have all of the outstanding invoices sent for processing.

Here’s the thing - there are so many staffing companies in the downtown Chicago market. But Chicago has a very extreme need for a professional staffing firm, different in every way, from the design all the way to the day-to-day. 

This company gives you the autonomy to get the right talent matched to the right task, while having the structure and organizational backing to be compliant to excellence. 

The owners do a strategically great job making this feel like a family and recognizing talents of their staff.

The hardest part of the job becomes the most enjoyable part of it - putting great people to great companies.

I've learned so much from this organization: Rolling out the red carpet to talent and clients, creating some fun with a bit of whimsy in the workplace, setting a stage and yelling, "Action!" 

Highest review. 5 Stars * * * * *



My experience with The Salem Group was extremely disappointing. The company lacks proper training programs, leaving employees unprepared and unsupported. There is no sense of accountability, and management fails to address issues effectively, leading to a disorganized and frustrating workplace.

The work environment is toxic, with little to no emphasis on integrity or ethical practices. Diversity and inclusion are severely lacking, and hiring practices appear to be biased, favoring a particular demographic. The company culture is unwelcoming and does not foster professional growth or respect among employees.

If you’re looking for a workplace that values professionalism, fairness, and employee development, I strongly suggest looking elsewhere.

I have worked for Salem on and off between other careers since the mid-1980s. It is the agency I will always return to when I am in between jobs. In the last few years, there were less opportunities to place me, I was over-qualified for the jobs available, or I was not available, but this is of course not their fault. The staff has always been cooperative, kind and professional. I have always enjoyed working with other Salem contractors as well. The companies where I was placed were always welcoming and friendly and with good working conditions.

Everyday at Salem is filled with chances to learn and expand your skills. One day does not mirror the next, which keeps work life interesting and fulfilling. As far as those I work with are concerned, I have never worked with a group of people who are such a joy to be around day in and day out. Of course the world isn't rainbows and sunshine, but the people at Salem are sure to weed out negative energy and bring nothing but positivity to the table.

Being a member of the Salem team is a rewarding experience. I love what I do, I love the people I work with and I love coming to work every day. Sound too good to be true? It's not; life at The Salem Group really is this great.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Maintenance technician 7 salaries reported	$24.14 per hour
Leasing agent 8 salaries reported	$20.94 per hour
Case manager 5 salaries reported	$24.50 per hour
Forklift operator 44 salaries reported	$19.30 per hour
Administrative assistant 3 salaries reported	$22.42 per hour

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