Exploitative - Consultant Hays Employee Review

1.0
13 May 2021
Recommend
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Pros

You meet good people, good team ethics, good first job to streamline customer service and admin skills.

Cons

Zero work/life balance - unnecessary long hours, no flexibility MD admits the pay isn't the best. Most people threaten to hand their notice in to get a payrise. Were made to use own phones and laptops. My new laptop now runs slow and randomers have my number. Lots of meaningless promotions. My last promo payrise was £300. Big spenders. Micromanaging RDs - When lockdown started we were told we would be monitored within an inch of our lives. No ED&I, you're told you need a 'thick skin' because systemic bullying is explained away with 'banter'. Name and shame culture.

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5.0
14 Feb 2026
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Pros

Awesome communication, good benefits, and wonderful job placement!

Cons

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4.0
18 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great recruiter(s) and HR staff Great benefits available for purchase (e.g. healthcare)

Cons

Not as many benefits as other staffing companies

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