Hays Gets Neighbourly Summer 2026, UK

The Hays Gets Neighbourly Summer 2026 volunteering campaign brought colleagues together to make a meaningful difference in communities across the UK and Ireland. Between 1 May and 30 June 2026, 472 Hays colleagues participated in 86 volunteering events, contributing 2,470 volunteer hours and generating an estimated £43,744 of social value for local communities.

Working alongside local charities and community organisations through the Neighbourly platform, colleagues supported a wide range of causes. The activity contributed to 74 Good Causes and helped an estimated 23,987 people, supporting Hays’ commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

The campaign also delivered significant benefits for colleagues. Feedback from volunteers highlighted the positive impact of giving back, with 100% of respondents stating that the experience gave them a sense of achievement or satisfaction, while 100% said they would volunteer again. In addition, 98% felt more connected to their local community and 84% reported feeling more positive about Hays after taking part.

By empowering colleagues to choose causes that matter to them, Hays Gets Neighbourly creates opportunities for colleagues to build connections in local communities, develop new skills and work collaboratively beyond their day-to-day roles. The campaign demonstrates how local action can create lasting social impact while strengthening colleague engagement, purpose, and wellbeing.