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Alistair R. Cox
1,774 Ratings
Pros
"Fast career progression, rewarding position, great people" (in 161 reviews)
"There are lots of incentives to work towards eg race days or office parties, very sociable and young working environment 'work hard play hard'" (in 157 reviews)
Cons
"Certain times of year bring long hours" (in 495 reviews)
"Not much flexibility around working hours" (in 141 reviews)
Pros & Cons are excerpts from user reviews. They are not authored by Glassdoor.
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
If you make it through your first year, you will be without a doubt a great recruiter that knows how to operate a 360 desk
Cons
Bottom of the barrel salary
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Good training, good culture, decent pay
Cons
Not for everyone who can work to targets and kpi's
- Former Employee★★★★★
Good starting point with a lot of training & development provided
RecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Training & Development Set promotions Improving technology for the business being heavily invested in
Cons
Uncertainty in the recruitment market makes meeting sales targets challenging
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
Culture, everyone celebrates success. Best company for progression.
Cons
Needs to offer more flexible working hours and work from home.
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Great benefits and flexibility and incentives
Cons
Can be long hours due to Business
Thank you for your review! We are proud to be able to offer a wide range of benefits and flexibility to employees as we appreciate that having a strong work/life balance is key to maintaining your well-being. For discussions around your working arrangements please raise this with you current manager, alternatively get in touch with Holly Riddell, Senior HR Advisor at holly.riddell@hays.com.au
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
The culture is the best thing about Hays
Cons
The Salary could be better
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Clients to work with always PSA’s and jobs come inbound Training Drinks Events Database
Cons
Always KPI KPI KPI No flex really Management ceiling Turnover
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HR Coordinator
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We are disappointed to hear about this feedback and would encourage you to contact our Senior HR Advisor, Holly Riddell at Holly.Riddell@hays.com.au to discuss how we could have improved your experience.
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
competitive salary, transparent career path,
Cons
promotion track is little bit slower than other agencies but it's necessary
- Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
People, I made some great friends there... who have all left now
Cons
culture, heavily KPI driven and no coaching/mentoring other than the specific 2 week training.
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Career pathways & earning capacity
Cons
Micromanagement at times, can be a grind. Long hours
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