Good place to start in Recruitment - Recruitment Consultant Hays Employee Review

2.0
18 Aug 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Great company culture, friendly & sound team and management. Fun company days out. Nice modern office located on Grafton Street. Suited to graduates. Opportunity to progress.

Cons

Awful base and commission structure, you will scrape to pay your rent. Unrealistic targets, high fees to employers who often argue and then you have to "defend your fees" which is difficult to do as a rookie! Long hours, very competitive and stressful "call centre" type environment.

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5.0
23 Jan 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
18 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great recruiter(s) and HR staff Great benefits available for purchase (e.g. healthcare)

Cons

Not as many benefits as other staffing companies

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