Does Hays pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hays employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 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?

65% of Hays employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hays 3.5 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 (997) , Consultant (378) , Recruiter (363) , Senior Recruitment Consultant (228) , Associate Recruitment Consultant (224) , Senior Consultant (208) , Associate Consultant (198) , Manager (169) , Account Manager (148) , Business Manager (119) , Director (90) , Senior Manager (85) , Intern (79) , Consultant en recrutement (75) , 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 684 reviews)); "Most of the teams have a great culture and it’s a very success driven company." ((in 422 reviews)); "I worked with really great people over a number of years with Hays and made some fabulous friends." ((in 313 reviews)); "I was lucky to be part of a great team who weren’t cut throat and were caring." ((in 216 reviews)); "Great support and colleagues." ((in 164 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 354 reviews)); "Industry has low salaries for junior staff and Hays is no different" ((in 339 reviews)); "Low pay and sometimes less shifts" ((in 135 reviews)); "KPI's are really high and no work life balance" ((in 130 reviews)); "Clearly the management training is failing as all the managers do is micromanage instead of nurturing and supporting." ((in 106 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

65% would recommend to a friend

(5,743 total reviews)

Mark Dearnley

Not enough data to show CEO approval

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.2

Senior management

3.2

Compensation and benefits

Hays has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 5,743 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

3.0

May 7, 2026

Positive learning environment, but KPI-driven pressure

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good learning curve. Nice colleagues

Cons

KPI heavy. Not for the weak

5.0

May 7, 2026

Great career development in a supportive environment, but challenging role

Business manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Career development like no other. The skills you develop early in your career are invaluable, with clear opportunities for continuous progression and an environment that genuinely rewards success. Hays is a supportive place to work, with an excellent learning and development offering and strong ongoing support for consultants. There is real flexibility across the business, including meaningful support for parents and carers. Recruitment is very much a career where you get out what you put in, and Hays recognises and rewards its people well.

Cons

Like any performance‑driven environment, the role can be challenging at times and requires resilience and consistency. It suits people who are motivated and comfortable being accountable for their own results.

3.0

May 5, 2026

Great people, but long hours and low pay

Senior recruitment consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good summer and Christmas parties Good people Known brand

Cons

Long hours 0800-1700 Low salaries compared to other companies Kpi heavy

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Great people, but long hours and low pay

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