Hays, a leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment, completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Vercida Consulting, a diversity resourcing and inclusion consulting partner. Financial terms were not disclosed. “The world of work has undergone significant changes in recent years and the needs of our customers have evolved alongside that. One of the core pillars of our Group strategy is to deliver a broader range of workforce related services to our customers across the globe, helping them with their wider human capital and talent challenges, ultimately delivering more value to our relationship," Alistair Cox, Hays CEO.