Corporate machine with terrible retention and lack of discipline. - Associate Consultant Hays Employee Review

1.0
May 11, 2014
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Pros

Great training, good social life. Never a boring moment.

Cons

Experienced sexism and racism, issues raised were not dealt with effectively by senior management. Persistent micro-managing and being threatened with my job until I eventually quit. Commission structure is also terrible in comparison to other recruitment companies.

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5.0
Feb 14, 2026
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Pros

Awesome communication, good benefits, and wonderful job placement!

Cons

I had non working with my representative. He always had my back!

4.0
May 26, 2026
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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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