58.55p
-4.49%
Close of 6 Nov 2026, in pence
About Hays
Its shares trade on LSE under the ticker HAS.L. It has been listed since 26 October 1989. In the fiscal year to 30 June 2026, it reported revenue of £6.42bn and a net loss of £58.2m. At that date it held total assets of £1.64bn and shareholders' equity of £403.6m.
Hays plc engages in the provision of recruitment and office support services. The firm's segments include Australia & New Zealand, Germany, United Kingdom and Ireland and Rest of World. The company works on various specialisms including accountancy and finance, information technology, life sciences, construction and property and engineering, supporting the career development of candidates with temporary, contracting and permanent jobs. The company works on one-off placements for small-to-medium enterprises and global multinationals, as well as contract-based recruitments for its clients. The firm has its operations in over 250 offices in 33 countries. The company serves various sectors including, accountancy and finance, construction and property, engineering and manufacturing, human resources, office professionals, Education and Telecoms sector.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Listed since
- 26 Oct 1989
- Employees
- 11,600
- Website
- haysplc.com ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Michael FindlayNon-Executive Chairman of the Board
- Mr. Dirk HahnChief Executive Officer, Executive Director, since 2023£1.4m
- Mr. James HiltonChief Financial Officer, Executive Director, since 2022£695,000
- Ms. Rachel FordGeneral Counsel, Company Secretary
- Ms. Helen CunninghamNon-Executive Independent Director£21,000
- Mr. Joe HurdNon-Executive Independent Director£62,000
- Mr. Anthony KirbyNon-Executive Independent Director£16,000
- Ms. Cheryl MillingtonSenior Non-Executive Independent Director£66,000
- Mrs. Susan MurrayNon-Executive Independent Director£75,000
- Ms. Zarin PatelNon-Executive Independent Director£67,000
- Mr. David PhillipsHead - Investor Relations, since 2018
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 65
- Environment
- 63
- Social
- 46
- Governance
- 88
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 5,414 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 5,245 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 47,877 t
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Established brand reputation and global presence.
- Diverse range of recruitment services across various industries.
- Strong network of clients and candidates.
- Well-developed technology and digital platforms.
Weaknesses
- Vulnerability to economic fluctuations and market conditions.
- Dependence on key clients or industries.
- Limited geographical diversification in certain regions.
- Potential risk of talent shortage in highly competitive markets.
Opportunities
- Expansion into emerging markets with high growth potential.
- Increasing demand for specialized recruitment services.
- Adoption of technology-driven solutions in recruitment processes.
- Partnerships and collaborations to enhance service offerings.
Threats
- Intense competition from other global recruitment firms.
- Regulatory changes impacting labor markets and immigration policies.
- Economic downturns affecting overall hiring trends.
- Potential disruption from new entrants or disruptive technologies.
Sources and methodology
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- Chart on the Overview
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