- CEO
- Mark William Dearnley
- Full Time Employees
- 8,100
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Staffing & Employment Services
- Address
- 107 Cheapside London LO United Kingdom EC2V 6DB
- IPO Date
- Dec 30, 2011
- Business
- Hays plc is a leading global specialist recruitment company providing professional and skilled recruitment services. Its core offerings include permanent and temporary recruitment across various sectors such as IT, construction, finance, education, healthcare, and engineering. The company operates comprehensive workforce solutions including Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO); Managed Service Programmes (MSP); Contractor Management Outsourcing (CMO); Services Procurement (SOW); Vendor Management Systems (VMS); Direct Sourcing; and Total Talent Solutions, facilitating the efficient attraction, management, and deployment of talent for corporate clients. Hays also offers consulting services supporting career transitions, learning and skills development, and digital workforce strategies.
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Hays plc operates across 33 countries including significant geographic markets such as the UK & Ireland, Germany, Australia & New Zealand, Continental Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific. With approximately 9,500 employees globally, the company maintains a balanced business model with a near-equal split between temporary and permanent recruitment. Key industry segments serviced range broadly with emphasis on STEM-related, high-skilled, and professional roles, targeting corporate clients seeking qualified candidates in complex marketplaces.
Recent major developments include a strategic emphasis on expanding the proportion of non-permanent workforce fees and enhancing technology investments to streamline recruitment processes and improve operational efficiencies. In the last 1-2 years, Hays has taken initiatives to deliver structural cost savings expected to reach approximately £45 million annually by 2029, alongside a share buyback program supporting employee incentives. The company also navigates short-term market challenges due to macroeconomic uncertainty but continues to focus on high-demand sectors and digital transformation, reinforcing revenue stability and recurring income potential. Leadership has seen temporary changes with the CEO on leave and the Chair stepping in during this period.
Hays plc reports revenues exceeding £1.5 billion, derived primarily through recruitment fees from permanent and temporary placements, as well as consultancy services. The company’s operational scope includes 207 offices worldwide, strengthening its position in specialist recruitment and workforce management with a diverse service portfolio tailored for corporate clients seeking enhanced talent acquisition and contingent workforce solutions.
This comprehensive expertise and global footprint position Hays plc as a prominent player in the recruitment and workforce solutions industry, dedicated to delivering specialized staffing services, technological integration, and innovative workforce management solutions to clients across multiple sectors and regions.