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Alistair R. Cox
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"There is a real work hard play hard attitude at Hays" (in 132 reviews)
"It is definitely a work hard - play hard business that will reward you" (in 53 reviews)
Cons
"Long Hours but is industry standard" (in 392 reviews)
"Work life balance , but thats more the industry you have to work hard but get rewarded for it" (in 113 reviews)
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"Senior Administrator"
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RecommendsI have been working at Hays full-time
Pros
Great culture and recognition
Supportive environmentCons
Only career opportunities to go down the sales path
Hays 2019-03-03 20:18 PST![Hays Logo]()
"Senior Manager"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Hays full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
Clearly defined career path
Supportive Environment
Minimal Micro ManagementCons
Dated and unreliable IT infrastructure
Culture can become too toxic/political at times
Low base Salary and uncompetitive commissionsAdvice to Management
Directors and senior management should be less dismissive of how unreliable our IT have become
The amount of hours lost due to phone and server issues has increased to an almost daily occurrence
Very impressed with change in direction of our culture of celebration - less alcohol focused and more focus on health and well being - great idea!Hays 2019-03-21 05:46 PDT![Hays Logo]()
"Great training and support"
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I worked at Hays full-time
Pros
Environment most of the time
Cons
Sometimes pushed to meet kpis that won't get the outcome you need
Hays 2019-03-06 17:58 PST![Hays Logo]()
"Recruitment consultant"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookI worked at Hays full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Learn a lot
Culture
Teams are greatCons
Stress
Long hours
Low payHays 2019-03-21 04:16 PDT![Hays Logo]()
"Associate Consultant"
StarStarStarStarStarRecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Hays full-time
Pros
Great culture and positive atmosphere
Cons
High pressure and performance based
Hays 2019-02-27 15:35 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Yikes. Long hours. Political. Traditional. Boring."
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Hays full-time
Pros
Best training you will ever get in recruitment.
Cons
Long hours. Stale traditional recruitment settings and procedures. No evolvement. Don't care for candidates (surprise surprise) Only promote those who have stuck around, not actually good at their job... dumb infact. Sector management are bullies - but that's only because they feel threatened. Terrible starting salaries.
Advice to Management
If you see in house talent nurture it, don't turn on it. Being friendly and approachable doesn't go astray.
Hays 2019-03-03 20:09 PST![Hays Logo]()
"Sales"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Hays full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Very sales driven, high stress
Cons
Everything but the money and benifits
Hays 2019-02-25 21:24 PST![Hays Logo]()
"Recruitment Consultant"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Hays full-time (More than a year)
Pros
There are very little Pros about Hays, the only ones I could possibly highlight is that you have the opportunity to move around the world (if there's a vacant position, don't count on them doing you any favours) and the other would be their initial training program.
Cons
To set the scenes I worked for Hays as a successful biller for just under two years, with previous sales and recruitment background, so this isn't the case of a disgruntled ex-employee that couldn't hack it.
They sell sell them selves as a "People company that cares about you" no one in the upper management of that business cares for anyone other that their own wallet. They are con men at their finest finding anyway to talk you into a corner (both employees, candidates and clients) they use bully tactics because their a large company and even if you know you working rights and get that they're trying to manipulate you, there is very little you can do without seeking legal help.
Past the actual training program they do very little to help develop you, you get pulled in to regular group meeting to get constantly moaned at, even when you are smashing you targets.
Hays is the worst company I've ever worked at in my career!!!Advice to Management
Do as you preach!
Pay Peanuts and you get Monkeys!Hays 2019-03-18 14:50 PDT![Hays Logo]()
"Hays Adelaide Office"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Hays full-time
Pros
Good people & systems/training. Good events
Cons
Absolute kick in the teeth to report bullying to senior management and find out that the perpetrator has now been promotied following that fact. CONGRAULATIONS. List of people that we know of who have been maliciously victimised and targeted by this person in question:
*names removed*Advice to Management
The fact that you know who this is about says so much. Says it all. How could you do this. After what she has done. You will be losing some good people if you choose to reward those who bully and betray and say they’re just not “fluffy” enough. Shocked. Everyone is shocked.
Hays 2019-03-13 19:07 PDTHelpful (2)
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"Awesome supportive work place"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Hays full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Colleagues. Training. Location. Branding. Salary
Cons
Competitive market. Difficult with no recruitment experience
Hays 2019-01-23 17:13 PST
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Hays Response
4 Mar 2019 – National Internal Recruitment Coordinator
Thank you for your 5 star review - please keep an eye on the internal vacancy list to see what opportunities are available for you to grow and develop!