It WAS a great place to work - Manager Hays Employee Review

2.0
Jun 18, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

I enjoyed the team that I was working with until everyone was fired and their roles moved to sourcing teams in India.

Cons

I had a highly disappointing experience working at Hays Recruitment. The company conducted layoffs in a manner that felt disrespectful to employees, showing little regard for their contributions. Promised promotion plans were abruptly canceled, leaving staff demotivated and uncertain about career progression. For three months, I was left without a reporting line. Additionally, I received zero commission for four months due to the absence of a director, severely impacting my earnings. This lack of leadership, poor communication, and disregard for employee well-being made my time at Hays deeply frustrating. All board directors for Ireland are gone basically, the whole team is unsure of what is happening.

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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
Recommend
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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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