Reconciliation
Acknowledgement of Country
Hays acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the nations throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.
We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
At Hays, our purpose is to invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed.
As a leading recruitment business, we understand that a genuine and meaningful focus on reconciliation uniquely places us to effect broad change not only within our workplace, but with our clients across Australia, to improve employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
For years we have developed and fostered partnerships in support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and we are proud of the progress made following the development of our inaugural Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan in 2020, which includes:
As a leading recruitment business, we understand that a genuine and meaningful focus on reconciliation uniquely places us to effect broad change not only within our workplace, but with our clients across Australia, to improve employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
For years we have developed and fostered partnerships in support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and we are proud of the progress made following the development of our inaugural Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan in 2020, which includes:
- Growing the number of long-term partnerships that we are building within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups.
- Undertaking a Cultural Learning Needs Analysis that informs the educational opportunities for our people.
- Delivering our Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP).
- Investing more than $1 million in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses.
But we know we can do more.
Our vision for reconciliation
Our vision for reconciliation is that all Australians recognise, respect, and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their knowledges, cultures, and connection to Country.
We will achieve this through strong and respectful partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that enable equitable workforce participation and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our workplace, our communities and across Australia.
The development of our Innovate RAP reaffirms our commitment to reconciliation and outlines how we will continue to create meaningful, respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that elevates equity and inclusion in our workplace, communities and in society for a just and reconciled future. It also outlines how we will continue to identify opportunities to further the economic and social prosperity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
Our Innovate RAP activity is guided by four action areas; Relationships, Respect, Opportunities and Governance. It will be implemented over two years, from August 2023.
The Reconciliation Action Plan program provides a framework for organisations to advance reconciliation. There are four types of RAPs that an organisation can develop: Reflect, Innovate, Stretch, Elevate. Each type of RAP is designed to suit an organisation at different stages of their reconciliation journey. It includes practical actions that will drive an organisation’s contribution to reconciliation both internally and in the communities in which it operates.
To learn more, read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
At Hays, we recognise and value the positive impact a diverse and inclusive working environment has on our employees, our candidates, and our clients. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Apply for a role at Hays today.