The Latest Breaking News from Hays

Half of UK professionals might quit if ordered back to the office full time, poll shows

Exclusive: Hays says employers ‘risk losing top talent’ if return-to-office mandates are issued, with nearly 75% of workers preferring a hybrid pattern

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2025

Plunge in European hiring sinks profit at recruitment giant Hays

It saw a 17% drop in fees in the UK over the six months to December 31.

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025

Hays profits set for ‘lower end’ of targets amid weaker recruitment market

The company said its profits are set to be at the lower end of previous targets after a slump in net fees.

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

Hays warns on jobs in blow to Sunak and co

The slowdown in the jobs market has hit recruitment firm Hays, which saw fees dip 10% in the last quarter.

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2024

Eurozone unemployment hits joint record low; UK election could prompt bond turmoil – as it happened

Eurozone jobless rate has slipped back to record low of 6.4%, while BlackRock fears promises of looser fiscal policy could hit UK bond prices

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024

Britain’s return-to-office push pays off—more people are back 5 days than working from home for the first time since COVID-19

The number of U.K.-based employees spending their entire week in the office jumped, while those working remotely has dropped in the last year, Hayes found.

Fortune · Oct 23, 2023

Hiring boom fading but three-quarters of UK firms still struggle to find staff

Staffing difficulties worst in hospitality sector, finds BCC poll, with separate research showing recruitment intentions falling in UK

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023

FTSE 100 Live: ’Stunning’ Nvidia results spark blue-chip rally, Hays UK profits fall, Travelodge profits up

A speech by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell is today’s main event as traders look for guidance on the next move for US interest rates.

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2023

Over half of Scottish employers believe AI should be embraced

More than a quarter of organisations say they are currently using some form of artificial intelligence

Insider UK · Jun 12, 2023

Employers warming to four-day week if workers compromise on home working

Northern Ireland leaders more open to shortened week than UK counterparts

Birmingham Post · Apr 7, 2023