Hays FAQ
Have questions about working at Hays? Read answers to frequently asked questions to help you make a choice before applying to a job or accepting a job offer.
Whether it's about compensation and benefits, culture and diversity, or you're curious to know more about the work environment, find out from employees what it's like to work at Hays.
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May 4, 2020
Does Hays offer massages?
Pros
free coffee and tea, end of year do
Cons
treated poorly, all based on luck of desk you are given
free coffee and tea, end of year do
May 4, 2020
February 25, 2021
Does Hays offer relocation assistance?
Pros
-3 month training - Long-term career path - Interesting commission structure (eventually) - Great benefit package - Team spirit (if you fit in) - Good place to acquire experience for sales, recruitment, business development - Work from home
Cons
Low base salary - however that can be fixed You are expected to be very autonomous (not for juniors) Getting your promotions can be daunting but it's doable
Great benefit package
February 25, 2021
May 23, 2021
Does Hays offer dental insurance?
Pros
- Work life balance - Good medical benefits which includes dental coverage - Clear and fixed promotion structure
Cons
- Culture - Slow progression - Basic compensation benefits (healthcare), no other flexi benefits
Good medical benefits which includes dental coverage
May 23, 2021
August 12, 2021
Does Hays offer parental leave?
Pros
Good starting pay Don't report to Hays for anything Recruiters are fast to answer and help you with any issues
Cons
Not having paid time off can really stress an employee out and it makes taking vacations or paternity leave hard and short
Advice to Management
Offer PTO
Not having paid time off can really stress an employee out and it makes taking vacations or paternity leave hard and short
August 12, 2021
December 3, 2020
Does Hays have a pension plan?
Pros
I have been promoted 6 times in my career Awesome company car scheme Currently working hybrid from home and the office Great commission Scheme Additional Holiday days buying Scheme Flexible working available Share save Scheme Great work pension and other staff benefits I have been here 16 years because I love working here and I love the people I work with.
Cons
I’m sorry I can’t think of any genuinely
Great work pension and other staff benefits
December 3, 2020
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