Directorate Change

4 MAY 2007

                                   HAYS PLC                                    

HAYS PLC ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF A NEW NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hays plc today announces the appointment of Paul Harrison to the Board to serve
as non-executive Director, with effect from 8 May 2007.

Paul Harrison is Group Finance Director of the FTSE 100 company, The Sage Group
plc.

Bob Lawson, Chairman commented:

"I am delighted to welcome Paul to the Board and we look forward to the
valuable contribution he will bring to the Board's deliberations."

Other than his directorship of The Sage Group plc, Mr Harrison has no other
directorships discloseable under LR 9.6.13 (1). There are no matters to report
under LR 9.6.13 (2-6).

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