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      Shocking Company. - Associate Recruitment Consultant Hays Employee Review

      1.0
      Jan 6, 2016
      Associate recruitment consultant
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Well known company with a supposed good reputation and some good training available. About it really just don't hold your breath.

      Cons

      The MDs treat staff as easily disposable, when it comes to promotion time they will pull you to one side and suggest you leave the company otherwise they will sack you. Targets are unrealistic, and they expect you to work longer hours than the 45-50 hour weeks you already work. A real chauvinistic/bullying atmosphere within the office as well. If you are "successful" they are prepared to overlook everything else.

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      Cardiff, I appreciate your comments and have forwarded your review to the Regional Managing Director to investigate. Should you wish to discuss your comments with me further, please contact me on 0203 465 0202. Jenna Alexander

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      5.0
      Jan 23, 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
      May 26, 2026
      Technical recruiter
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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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