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Alistair R. Cox
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"Work hard play hard ethos and you are rewarded for the work you put in" (in 131 reviews)
"There is a real work hard play hard attitude at Hays" (in 52 reviews)
Cons
"Long hours - but you get out what you put in in recruitment" (in 383 reviews)
"Trying to find the right work life balance" (in 110 reviews)
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"Recruiter"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Hays full-time
Pros
Compensation - base isn't great but amazing commission structure
Cons
Benefits could be better. Standard 401k, medical, dental, vision, etc. No commuter benefits, no tuition reimbursement, no 'fun' or 'modern' benefits that are attractive.
Hays 2018-11-01 06:50 PDT![Hays Logo]()
"Network Engineer"
StarStarStarStarStarDoesn't RecommendPros
Weekly pay schedule, very responsive.
Cons
No room for promotion
Hays 2018-11-15 21:34 PST![Hays Logo]()
"Recruitment Consultant"
StarStarStarStarStarPros
Good training provided by the firm.
Cons
Stressful role as it is sales oriented.
Hays 2018-10-29 11:58 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Good place to develop"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
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- Senior Management
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOPros
Great work atmosphere
Meet different range of professional
get to know a variety of industries
BonusCons
Fixed salary
Management
Poor work / life balanceHays 2018-10-02 09:29 PDT![Hays Logo]()
"Associate Recruiter"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Hays full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Great Culture, Good support system, growing training and development team
Cons
Commission Base, Build up period
Advice to Management
Be a little more hands on during the training to ensure the implementation of what is taught.
Hays 2018-09-19 20:37 PDTHelpful (2)
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"Recruitment Consultant"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
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- Senior Management
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Hays full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Rewarding Work, not only in terms of pay but also making a difference in ones life.
With Hays, you work very closely with coworkers and establish relationships that will make a lasting impact. People are truly happy for you when you succeed, and you are happy for your coworkersCons
Must have a resilient attitude and philosophy. If you're able to work hard, and shrug off undesirable outcomes then they're really no cons I can think of. Hours can be long, however
Advice to Management
Keep on making your employees feel appreciated, you're doing a great job with it so far!
Hays 2018-08-28 14:24 PDT![Hays Logo]()
"Great Training Program, Supportive Team"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Hays full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
The training program at Hays truly sets them apart. The amount of training provided to both Account Managers and Recruiting is in-depth and presented in an engaging manner. Once finished, any staff member is more than prepared to succeed in their role.
Great environment, very supportive colleagues and leadership. There is a strong focus on mentorship and guidance for all new staff members.
Like with all recruiting roles, the more time and effort that you put into honing your craft, the better your results will be, as Hays rewards hard work through a competitive commission structure and provides a clear path for advancement.Cons
Some of the teams in New York are still growing and working to gain greater prominence in a competitive market.
There are certainly opportunities for Recruiters and Account Managers both to do well though!Advice to Management
You're doing a great job!
Hays 2018-07-05 07:36 PDT![Hays Logo]()
"First class professionals"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Hays full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Worldwide, you can work anywhere you want working with them
Cons
I'm in a temporary position which might lead to a permanent position.
Hays 2018-06-28 10:26 PDT![Hays Logo]()
"data analyst"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Hays (More than a year)
Pros
good environment good coworkers good atmosphere
Cons
great pressure a lot of working tasks
Hays 2018-06-23 00:13 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Best Place to Work and Best Opportunity in Staffing Today"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Hays full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Growth potential is unreal for both producers and managers.
The company pays very well compared to other staffing companies
Newer offices look great and are well equipped
Senior Management truly cares about field employees and visit offices regularly to support them, not critique them.
US operations are growing, so plenty of opportunity to have your voice heard.Cons
US operations are in a growth phase, so growing pains are to be expected.
Hays 2018-06-15 15:49 PDT
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Hays Response
Nov 5, 2018 – Director, Talent Acquisition
Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate your open candor. As we continue to grow and evolve in the US, keep an eye out for changes as we continue to enhance our benefit offerings. We rolled out a new PTO program this past January that gives new hires 26 days PTO to start (22 + 2 floating holidays + 2 volunteer days)...more to come!... MoreLess