Needs Improvement - Associate Recruiter Hays Employee Review

2.0
Aug 4, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great training plan and very supportive team.

Cons

Salary is very poor - even with your on target earnings and team bonus on top of your minimum wage salary. For a company who openly shares their finances with you and who is very successful and highly profitable, this needs to change. Long working hours of 8.30am - 6pm, however realistically more like 8am - 7pm due to workload. They say they promote flexible working, however if you are a full time employee, there is nothing flexible about it. A very target driven culture, which although will work for some people, it won't work for everyone. I found them de-motivating and made me feel like I was a child being constantly watched over.

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5.0
Jan 23, 2026
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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
Jun 18, 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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