Poor Management, Sold Dreams, Lack of Control - Recruitment Consultant Hays Employee Review

1.0
Jan 9, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Can’t think of any.

Cons

Lack of support/management, unrealistic targets, mis sold desks, poor strategy/long-term vision. Basic salary is decent for RC level, but the commission scheme is the worst I’ve ever seen. It also goes up depending on your position, so you must bill the company £60k (and make about £5k in commission) to even start reaping any rewards (upon promotion to senior level). The work/life balance is poor, no flexible working, wfh etc. Although I didn’t really have a manager, so could pretty much do what I want to anyway. One time I came in 2 hours late and nobody even noticed.

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5.0
Jan 23, 2026
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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
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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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