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Reconciliation in Australia, Australia

Hays recognises that a genuine and sustained commitment to reconciliation uniquely positions us to influence positive change, both within our own workplace and across the organisations and communities we work with. Through our role in the employment industry, we have an opportunity and responsibility to contribute to improved and more equitable employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Nations peoples of Australia.

The development of our second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (2026-2028) reaffirms this commitment, outlining how we will continue to build meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples while strengthening equity, inclusion and cultural understanding across our business.

As part of recent office refurbishments across Australia, we have taken a thoughtful and locally led approach to embedding cultural recognition within our workplaces. In Boorloo (Perth), we partnered with the Madalah Foundation to commission local First Nations artist Kaide Wheelock (Yamatji, Wajarri and Badimaya) to create bespoke artwork for our office, alongside incorporating Noongar language in the naming of meeting and board rooms. These initiatives help create culturally safe and inclusive environments while appropriately recognising and celebrating First Nations cultures, languages and artistic expression.

Artwork Attribution
Better Together: Connecting Futures
Artist: Kaide Wheelock (Yamatji, Wajarri and Badimaya)

This artwork reflects Hays' belief in building meaningful connections and creating opportunities for people to shape their future. The eight blue concentric circles, connected by bold white pathways, symbolise Hays' global network of offices and hubs, illustrating a strong and interconnected community. Branching pathways lead to shared meeting places surrounded by people, representing those who come to Hays for support and the many career opportunities available to them. Surrounding natural elements, including footprints, hills, rivers and plants, reflect growth, movement and the diverse journeys people take, capturing the breadth of opportunities Hays helps create.