Disappointing - Senior Recruitment Consultant Hays Employee Review

2.0
13 Jan 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Good training. Lots of opportunities for promotion & growth (however this is largely due to high staff turnover). Globally recognised brand.

Cons

I found management to make things very personal (both internally & externally). Really go after competitors with aggression & maliciousness, rather than friendly competition. Turns very cold & nasty when you hand in your notice. Not a lot of accountability for managers. Tell you they want to hear your criticism & what you would change but get very defensive when you actually tell them what you think. Take things very personally & have immature reactions (mostly from management). Temp vs perm consultants is a constant battle. In general salary & benefits isn’t competitive.

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5.0
23 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

They have helped me land 2 contract, work quickly and are kind

Cons

I was the benefits were a bit more affordable

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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