Does Hays pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hays employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hays. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hays?

66% of Hays employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hays 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hays?

Recruitment Consultant (1002) , Consultant (378) , Recruiter (365) , Senior Recruitment Consultant (229) , Associate Recruitment Consultant (224) , Senior Consultant (208) , Associate Consultant (199) , Manager (169) , Account Manager (148) , Business Manager (119) , Director (90) , Senior Manager (85) , Intern (79) , Consultant en recrutement (76) , Key Account Manager (74)

What are the pros of working at Hays according to real employee reviews?

"The company wide training is good and comprehensive." ((in 674 reviews)); "Most of the teams have a great culture and it’s a very success driven company." ((in 435 reviews)); "I worked with really great people over a number of years with Hays and made some fabulous friends." ((in 316 reviews)); "I was lucky to be part of a great team who weren’t cut throat and were caring." ((in 206 reviews)); "Great support and colleagues." ((in 161 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Hays according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and often expected to stay behind which can lead to burn out very quickly." ((in 361 reviews)); "Industry has low salaries for junior staff and Hays is no different" ((in 334 reviews)); "KPI's are really high and no work life balance" ((in 132 reviews)); "Clearly the management training is failing as all the managers do is micromanage instead of nurturing and supporting." ((in 108 reviews)); "Aggressive and condescending Vice President and Senior Management" ((in 44 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hays layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Hays layoffs and their outlook for job security at Hays in 2026.

Hays reviews

3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(5,756 total reviews)

Mark Dearnley

99% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

3.3

Compensation and benefits

Hays has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 5,756 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hays employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Recursos humanos industry (3.8 stars).

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Reviews by job title

6K reviews

1.0

Mar 3, 2025

Horrible

Recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing at all was good

Cons

Everything was terrible at the company

2.0

Jan 14, 2025

Work simple, workload heavy, support missing

Senior application support engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy workload once understanding the systems and people

Cons

Lack of support, little training providing for progressment

2.0

Oct 16, 2024

Honest review of 3.5 years of service

Talent manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hays provides numerous opportunities for top performers, and internal mobility is encouraged. The flexibility of the work model (including remote work) enables individuals outside of Canada to spend quality time with family without having to use their vacation days. There are club trips and social events that can enhance the experience. With many colleagues from diverse backgrounds, it’s easy to connect with others based on shared interests!

Cons

One of the main drawbacks of any recruitment role, including at Hays, is the high-pressure and stressful atmosphere. It’s easy to let the job take over your life, and unfortunately, management often overlooks this as long as you’re meeting performance targets. While I understand that this is a profit-driven industry, if you’re seeking a career that prioritizes your well-being, this may not be the right fit for you. There is a notably high turnover rate. Like many large organizations, there's a lot of trivial gossip, but how much you engage with it is ultimately up to you. However, if you find yourself in the wrong team, you can quickly find yourself in a very toxic work environment.

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