Not a good company to work for - Anonymous employee Hays Employee Review

1.0
18 May 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. You get lunch from the company 2. You get cab from the company 3. Salaries are ok

Cons

1. Unprofessional work environment and poor middle and higher management's skills 2. Access of rules and restrictions 3. Inexperienced management team 4. Favoritism promoted 5. Traditional working style and policies 6. Long working hours

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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
26 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great place for new recruiters to gain experience. A lot to learn. Younger crowd, fun teams.

Cons

Competitive, people that weren't succeeding would be put on PIPs and eventually let go. Can be some micro-managing. Not all managers created equal - some great, some not so great.

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