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Did not enjoy working here
Associate Attorney (Former Employee), Houston, TX – January 3, 2013
Pros: bar in the office
Cons: no training
This is a typical defense law firm. If you end up working with the right partners or on interesting cases, you will do fine here. If you end up with the wrong boss or bad cases, you will not enjoy the job.
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Great company to deal with in Ireland; dealt with someone who knows the market; complete honesty about the company and promotion prospects - I Hope!
Management Accountant (Current Employee), Derry – January 2, 2013
Pros: very appraochable consultant, understands the finance environment, did everything she promised, got me the job i want.
Cons: insecurity of job - not hays fault, but a concern for me.
My experience was very postiive and refreshing. I saw a senior finance role, applied and met with a bright and knowledgeable consultant. I got interviewed twoice - surprisingly - for a 9 month contract, and have just started today. Very pleased with everything, and would recommend Hays in Ireland.
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good team
support worker (Former Employee), bristol – December 18, 2012
good team and usually found work quick. paid well and was always friendly and accomadating.
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Don't use them
Associate Recruitment Consultant (Former Employee), Wigan – November 22, 2012
Pros: you get to know how the recruitment industry really works
Cons: dishonest
I was taken on by Hays themselves as a consultant and they repeatedly extended my probation. The first time it was because "they hadn't seen enough of me in the office" (as they had sent me on training for the first six weeks). The second time they extended it "was because the desk hasn't really taken off in the area". I did query this and my boss said – more... "if you continue to try as hard as this in the next month, its not you, its the desk in this area. And if it still hasn't taken off this time next month, its a conversation I will have to have with the Area Director about moving you somewhere else". I was the HIGHEST in the REGION for Business Development calls, Client Interviews and Candidate interviews in the next month. I was taken into a room last week and just told to leave and not come back. I was told that my contract was being terminated with immediate effect because "the desk still hasn't taken off and its a results driven industry". – less
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Anon45 – November 29, 2012

That is very disappointing news but nonethelss insightful insider knowledge which is incredibly important for a reputable agency such as Hayes. I hope their senior managers read this site and take appropriate action. I was actually considering applying for a post advertised by Hayes but on principle now question whether I want to be associated with such an agency. Whilst I believe there are two sides to every story and certainly yours beggars belief, I am aware of how a focus on targets and profits sometime promote cutting corners to create a less efficient workforce not to mention a prime breeding ground for developing a culture of bullying. Not acceptable in my book but who in Hayes will take notice and actually do something about this appalling practice.

– December 1, 2012

Totally agree with you they are by far the worst recruitment agency out there in the market place and I would advise any potential candidates not to register with them and any potential employers to stay well clear and use a other recruitment company. Totally untrustworthy and not fit for purpose!!!

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Hotel Assistant
Sales Consultant (Former Employee), Barcelona – November 14, 2012
Pros: .
Cons: .
Hotel, Kitchen porter, houskeeping, I worked in a hotel for two years and in a Recruitment Agency to Sales department.
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Not much respect for their contract people
Contract Estimator (Former Employee), Perth, WA – November 14, 2012
Pros: decent rate
Cons: getting paid
An on-line time sheet pay system that did not work. Submitted same time sheet from two different fax machines. Only to be asked if I had faxed them to the correct number? Duh!
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Service Centre for UK Business
Transition Project Manager (Former Employee), London – October 22, 2012
Pros: good working conditions
Cons: outside of central london
A good mix of experience as I was able to work on both a mjor project run by PWC and an internal methodology in Continuous Process Improvement team.
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High powered
Recruitment Consultant (Current Employee), Bristol – October 10, 2012
Great company, however, not the right environment or industry for me and poor line management
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basic job stopgap
cscs labourer (Former Employee), various sites – October 7, 2012
Pros: easy employment-basic work
Cons: job security low
o.k for an infill job,hays generally are a very good company within the construction industry.As a cscs labourer,my duties were very basic to keeping the site clear of general debris and to clean up after other tradespeople.A very good basic job for filling in those little expenses,where you need some spare cash!
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supply teacher (Current Employee), Lancashire – September 23, 2012
I initially received a few offers of work, but they are not consistent.
The daily rate is lower than other agencies

The consultant is friendly enough
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good
Nursery/teaching assistant (Current Employee), Bradford – September 11, 2012
Pros: work in good places
Cons: not much work is given
I work through Hays education agency, they find me various of schools/nurseries too work in, I have had a great exerpince with them and they always work along side me, and give me work when it is convienent for me.
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Amazing services
Behavior support teaching assistant (Current Employee), Birmingham – September 9, 2012
The services you have provided is amazing as you cater for all level experiences.
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Chris12 – December 4, 2012

The agents hoard CVs but do not have courtesy to follow up or acknowledge. Worst service ever. Anybody from academic research background should not use them. Its better applying to the organisation directly thus cutting the % profit for middle man like Hays.

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excllent
project worker (Former Employee), southampton uk – August 22, 2012
management was excellent. Always at hand to help employees with different issues. Training was up to date and the importance of team work was emphasised from the beginning.
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A great company with a good work ethos
Administrator/ Helpdesk assistant (Current Employee), New Malden – August 15, 2012
Pros: employee of the month with a £500 cash prize incentive
The most enjoyable part of the job was working with a great team of young professionals, in a Billing and Finance environment. I learnt more about Customer care and Finance. Directors and managerial staff have open meetings to discuss the business, promote and encourage staff to put forward ideas of business strategies and ways to improve business solutions. – more... Each day brings a new challenge, and there is always something to learn. Training is provided, we work in an open plan environment where communication between departments is imperative, so being approachable and helpful is key, even with the strictest of deadlines, Hardest part of the job would be meeting tight deadlines in the final week of a Billing period, and trying to help everyone from across the UK and India to reach their targets within the week. – less
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excellent work place
Teaching Assistant/ nursery nurse/ outreach worker (Current Employee), Wolverhampton and walsall – August 11, 2012
Pros: communicating and building relationship with families and children
Cons: not permanent
supporting children and families with their needs. supporting parent back to work, training or education.
meeting families on one to one bases
assistant staff with children creative activities and adult lead activities
the most enjoyable part of the day is working together with families to solve any problems or challenges they may faces and also working – more... with the children on creative activities – less
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Hays placement at Roche, Switzerland
Lab Specialist (Former Employee), Roche, VD – July 19, 2012
Pros: long work hours imply more pay
Cons: holiday allowance includes public holidays, so watch out, easy to miscalculate the days that are available.
Fantastic, effortless communication line.
Very accommodating, compelled me to be extra productive and double efforts in response to their ‘no problem, let us help you’ nature.
To illustrate this, I miscalculated my holiday allowance and booked a ski holiday for a day too long. I was prepared to return earlier, but was given another convenient option.
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Good company to work for
caretaker/site manager (Current Employee), Manchester /preston – July 4, 2012
worked in various schools dealing with day to day running of the schools dealing with repairs, contractors and staff opening and closing of schools setting alarms and unset main key holder taking care of all deliveries a real nice place to work great staff and line managers. If you have any problems get straight in touch with your consultant and they – more... are more than happy to help and keep you informed at all times. the most enjoyable part of the job is when all the staff and your line manager thank you for all the hard work you put in repairing and keeping the building clean and tidy all week. – less
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Greedy overzealous management
Manager (Former Employee), London – June 27, 2012
Cons: long hours, low pay & poor working environment
Worst company I have ever worked for. Treat staff as cogs in a machine. Start hounding people out of jobs in the recession even after 10 years+ of loyal service.
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Fun, challenging and rewarding
Director (Former Employee), São Paulo, SP – March 18, 2012
Very good firm for mid career and to have access to high caliber professionals.
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– May 19, 2012

there's not much work and the rates are poor compared to other agencies at £11 to £12 phr. worked for this company at dundee collage and dunblane m&s, about 5 weeks work in 4 years does not pay the bills, offered other jobs labouring but lack of information on all jobs. where ? doing what ? working for who ? what does the job involve ? every thing is a top secret to stop other agencies poaching there work i suppose

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Vertrieb vs. Personal
Recruiter / Key Account Management (Former Employee), Köln – April 8, 2013
Pros: jobticket, gutes einstiegsgehalt
Cons: überstunden, keine work-life-balance, entwicklungspotentiale nur im vertrieb
Regulärer Start ist um 9 Uhr, reguläres Ende gegen 18 Uhr, wobei beides nur Richtzeiten sind, denn Überstunden werden vorausgesetzt. Pünktliches Kommen und Gehen wird gern mit "Halbtagsjob?" kommentiert.

Die Kollegen sind in meinen Teams toll gewesen, haben wirklich den Tag erhellt und ohne hält man nicht durch.

Die Vorgesetzten bekommen ein umfassendes – more... Briefing, an das sie sich halten müssen, was zeitweise zu immensen Kommunikationsschwierigkeiten mit den eigentlichen Consultants führt.

Schwierig ist das Zeitmanagement zwischen Akquise der Stellen und dem Recruiting von Kandidaten für die jeweiligen Stellen. In meinem Bereich konnte ich einen Fokus auf Recruiting legen, was die Stelle wirklich interessant gemacht hat. Wer sein Fachwissen im Personalwesen in der Beschaffung ausbauen möchte, ist hier genau richtig, reguläres Arbeiten als Personalreferent ist leider nicht möglich. – less
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About HAYS

Hays plc is a British company providing recruitment and human resources services. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and – Read more