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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterHays employees are -50% more likely to recommend Hays as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 75% | Detractors |
Working at Hays is rated below average by 6 employees, across various culture dimensions. Hays employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Happiness and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Hays’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Hays was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Hays is rated D
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Hays ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 5 Hays employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Prompt feedback. Gave true insight into job.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Easy to get along with colleagues and have a laugh. Approachable when need to ask for support
What are some of the best things about your team?Manager is excellent. Most close colleagues are excellent
Provider of recruitment and human resources services. The company provides its services to both individual job seekers and organizations.
Hays was founded in 1866 and its current CEO is David Brown. Since its inception 160 years ago, Hays has grown to 9600 employees.
To be the undisputed leader in global specialist recruitment.
We benefit society by helping people succeed and enabling organisations to thrive - creating opportunities and improving lives.
| Headquarter | 250 Euston Road, London NW1 2AF Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Website | www.haysplc.com |
| Founding Date | 1866 |
| Tel | 7 |
| Company Status | Private |
Hays competitors include PageGroup, ManpowerGroup, and Adecco Group. Hays ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Hays compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Hays has 9600 employees. 6 employees at Hays have reviewed Hays across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 6 Hays employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
The majority of employees at Hays believe the environment at Hays is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Hays is moderate. About 50% of the employees at Hays work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Hays are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Hays' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Hays employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
David’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting David in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. David Brown’s employees rank Hays in the Top 30% for Manager, in the Bottom 40% for Leadership, and in the Bottom 30% for Retention. When compared to Hays’s competitors, David Brown ranks below both Adecco Group CEO Alain Dehaze and ManpowerGroup CEO Jonas Prising.
David Brown CEO / President
David Brown serves as the CEO / President of Hays.
John McNish VP Operations
John McNish serves as the VP Operations of Hays. John started at Hays in January of 2016. John is currently based in... read more
Shaun Cheatham Chief Sales Officer
Shaun Cheatham serves as the Chief Sales Officer of Hays. Shaun started at Hays in March of 2018. Shaun is currently... read more
Jane Smith VP Sales
Jane Smith serves as the VP Sales of Hays.
Elio Recchia Area Vice President | Accounting & Finance | Hays US
Elio Recchia serves as the Area Vice President | Accounting & Finance | Hays US of Hays. Elio started at Hays in January... read more
Connie Chiasson Area Vice President
Connie Chiasson serves as the Area Vice President of Hays. Connie started at Hays in September of 2017. Connie currently... read more
Scott Desmond Area Vice President - Florida & Georgia
Scott Desmond serves as the Area Vice President - Florida & Georgia of Hays. Scott started at Hays in November of 2017.... read more
Steve Beisler Area VP - New York
Steve Beisler serves as the Area VP - New York of Hays. Steve started at Hays in March of 2018. Steve currently resides... read more
How much do people at Hays get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Hays is $122,975, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,217, or $57 per hour.
At Hays, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $226,534 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,960 annually. Average Hays salaries by department include: Communications at $95,929, Finance at $103,337, Design at $101,549, and HR at $116,680. Half of Hays salaries are above $120,217.
2 employees at Hays rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies (based on 6 ratings) while 2 employees at Hays rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies (based on 2 ratings).
Last updated 2 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $210k | $210k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $269k | $269k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $270k | $270k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Hays across various culture dimensions.
Hays' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year.

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What is Hays address?
Hays location is at 250 Euston Road, London
Who is the CEO of Hays?
Hays CEO is David Brown, their score by employees is 45
What is Hays eNPS?
The eNPS for Hays is -50
What is the salary for Customer Service Manager in Hays?
Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 83k
What are the salaries in the IT in Hays?
The average salaries for IT in Hays is 110k