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Denis Waxman, the astute businessman who founded Hays in the 1960s, passed away at 78 after a career dedicated to recruitment.
Starting small, Waxman built Hays into a major player, emphasizing personal connections and market insight to match candidates with roles.
His approach revolutionized the industry, focusing on efficiency and trust.
Over decades, he placed thousands in jobs across sectors, from entry-level to executive, adapting to economic shifts like recessions and booms.
Waxman's philosophy was simple: understand needs, deliver solutions.
He expanded Hays globally, incorporating technology while maintaining human elements.
Retiring in his later years, he reflected on a fulfilling life, noting the satisfaction of impacting careers.
Tributes highlight his mentorship, with former colleagues crediting him for opportunities.
Waxman's legacy includes Hays' continued success as a FTSE 250 company.
Beyond business, he was known for philanthropy, supporting education and job training initiatives.
Family described him as devoted, balancing work with personal life.
His death marks the end of an era for recruitment pioneers.
Waxman's story inspires entrepreneurs, showing perseverance and vision can build empires from humble beginnings.
Hays issued a statement honoring his foundational role, committing to uphold his standards.
The industry mourns a visionary who humanized job placement in a competitive world.
2025-09-15 17:41:00



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