Better Health for All

Hays' core business of recruitment has a neutral direct health impact, and its products and services do not have direct safety implications or carry health risks requiring disclosure. The company's R&D is not focused on health outcomes, and it does not hold healthcare-related patents, produce food, have products with addiction potential, conduct clinical trials, or engage in specific health education. Hays also lacks quantifiable data on the reach of its vulnerable population programs, the funding for its health equity or preventative health measures, and specific health data management beyond general data protection. Hays invests in external projects with health benefits, including forestry projects in Brazil and Malawi and a cook stove project in India.

The company demonstrates exceptional mental health support through its partnership with 'Band of Builders' (BOB), visiting 570 construction clients to discuss mental health and rebranding merchandise with a helpline, which led to a significant uplift in help requests for BOB. Internally, Hays established an IMPULSE Employee Resource Group for mental and physical health and achieved 'tier 2 status' as a 'top improver' in CCLA Investment Management’s corporate mental health benchmark in UK&I.