Cut throat company - Anonymous employee Hays Employee Review

1.0
20 Sept 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are no pros for this company. The only thing that there are only a few minute directors that are nice.

Cons

For a big brand a very mediocre company with in experienced staff. Have no structure. People dictating to you who aren't even managers. Directors being bullies, and demoralising staff. There is no progression. Doesn't like to hire people with experience, rather people that are juniors. Likes to run the company with minimal staff. Wouldn't advise anyone to work in this company as the environment is very cutthroat. FYI- they make the staff upload good reviews on this website. To make it look like the best place to work. Very questionable when staff are always leaving.

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Hays Response
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It doesn't sound like things worked out well for you at Hays and I am sorry to hear that. It goes without saying that I disagree with your comments about our leaders, approach to reviews, etc but you're entitled to air your frustrations following the termination of your employment with us. Regardless, here's hoping you find a career that suits you better. All the best.

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