Messy, inconsistent company - Consultant Hays Employee Review

2.0
22 Aug 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Most colleagues are nice and helpful, extensive training programme for fresh recruiters

Cons

Lack of transparency and communication, company changes their direction and policies on a whim with lack of communication to the ground. Extremely high turnover with unhappy employees yet company hides behind being a norm in a sales environment. Management treats the company like a school, lack of trust in employees and lack of competent middle managers Hardly any flexibility, expected to hit KPIs even when on leave, condemn consultants who don't make fees in every single month. Recklessly putting employees on performance improvement plans. Promotions not on merit but favouritism Lack of strategic direction and clear operational processes. Corporate functions do not understand the nature of the industry, making it challenging for consultants to achieve results as they are held back by internal processes.

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5.0
23 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
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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
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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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