A culture of bullying - Recruitment Consultant Hays Employee Review

1.0
26 Jan 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Good incentives Taught me better about what not to expect from an employer

Cons

On my first day I was warned that I would have a number of break downs in the first few months from the sheer pressure. One girl even admitted to breaking down on a weekly basis. True to form, 2 weeks in and I was coming home in tears every day - not just from the stress of meeting ridiculous KPIs, but also the negative reinforcement used to push you. Worked 10 hour days, even missed lunch, and told it was still not enough. No wonder such a high turnover of staff. Not a conducive atmosphere. Sure, you can have a thick skin to a point, but when youre starting on the career ladder you don't need that level of unnecessary criticism. According to the others in the office, management do it to everyone, even those who have been there for time. Very long hours on top

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5.0
23 Jan 2026
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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
26 May 2026
Recommend
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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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