Hays Press Releases

This area of the site provides journalists with easy access to detailed information about Hays, our management team, our business and contact information.

Contact the PR Team for more tailored support, including:

Access to spokespeople and images
Case studies
Targeted articles or comment
Research for your publication

Search Press Releases

Search Results

Sort by: Title | Date

2022’s top-ranked free online courses – have you upskilled recently? 24 Jan 2023

New research suggests employers are failing to provide the upskilling their staff require to perform their jobs effectively – thereby missing an opportunity to reduce the skills gap.

Skills shortage fail: Employers aren't offering the upskilling staff require 13 Nov 2022

New research suggests employers are failing to provide the upskilling their staff require to perform their jobs effectively – thereby missing an opportunity to reduce the skills gap.

Skills shortage could derail carbon cutting and net-zero pledges 11 Oct 2022

Australia faces a chronic shortage of skills to meet the ambitious carbon cutting and Net-Zero pledges made by organisations, according to recruitment and workforce solutions specialists Hays.

12 in-demand tech jobs of tomorrow 15 Sep 2022

Hays’s recently released list features both new roles and existing jobs that will rapidly increase in demand in coming years.

Unpaid overtime has increased – is it contributing to ‘quiet quitting’? 05 Sep 2022

Only 4% of organisations managed to decrease their employees’ level of overtime last financial year, according to recruitment and workforce solutions specialists Hays.

Hays undergoes brand refresh and repositioning to reflect the new world of work 22 Aug 2022

Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment, has unveiled a major brand refresh and repositioning to better meet the changing needs of organisations and professionals in the rapidly evolving world of work.

Only 33% of employees are satisfied with their current benefits 28 Jun 2022

Just 33% of employees are satisfied with their current benefits, according to recruiting experts Hays. This follows news that the value of salary increases is rising, yet they feel their performance and the demand for their skills merits more.

Press Release: 38% of Aussies will quit their jobs this FY – here’s why 17 Jun 2022

38% of Australian employees plan to look for a new job in the next 12 months, according to recruiting experts Hays.

Based on findings in the recruiter’s FY 2021-22 Hays Salary Guide, another 39% of the more than 3,800 professionals surveyed said they are open to new opportunities.

Press Release: Overtime increased in 33% of Australian workplaces last year 16 Jun 2022

Based on findings in the recruiter’s FY21/22 Hays Salary Guide, just 13% managed to decrease overtime over the past 12 months. Read more.

Press Release: The unexpected soft skill employers need today 16 Jun 2022

96% of Australian employers consider soft skills to be either more important or equally important to a candidate’s hard or technical skills, according to recruiting experts Hays.

Find out why 81% of employers value teamwork as the most important soft skill.

Press Release: 47% of employers to increase permanent headcount – here’s where 16 Jun 2022

Almost one-half (47%) of Australian employers intend to increase permanent staff levels in the next 12 months, according to recruiting experts Hays.

Based on findings in the recruiter’s FY21/22 Hays Salary Guide, 15% of the close to 3,500 employers surveyed also intend to increase their use of temporary or contract staff.

Press release Employers: Kickstart Gen Z’s careers post-pandemic 16 Jun 2022

COVID-19 hit Generation Z’s entry to the world of work hard, damaging not only their career prospects but the sustainability of the future talent pipeline.

Six of the most in-demand tech sectors and jobs 16 Jun 2022

Organisations have been forced to reprioritise their technology objectives and strategies in response to the disruption caused by COVID-19. Read more here.

New job interview guide reveals most commonly asked questions – and how to answer them 16 Jun 2022

The recently released Hays Interview Guide provides a comprehensive list of tips to give candidates an edge in their next job interview. Read more here.

Showing 21 to 34 of 34 entries.

About Hays

Hays plc (the "Group") is the world’s leading specialist in recruitment and workforce solutions, such as Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Provider (MSP). The Group is the expert at recruiting qualified, professional, and skilled people worldwide, being the market leader in the UK, Germany, and Australia and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The Group operates across the private and public sectors, dealing in permanent positions, contract roles and temporary assignments. As of 31 December 2024, the Group employed over 10,300 staff operating from 225 offices in 33 countries.

Hays is the most followed recruitment agency on LinkedIn. Follow Hays and join our growing network.

Get expert advice, insights and the latest recruitment news by following us @HaysAustralia