Directorate Change

CEO SUCCESSION AT HAYS PLC                           

As previously advised on 4 June 2007 Hays is pleased to announce that Alistair
Cox will be joining the Board of Hays plc on 1 September 2007.

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Hays plc                                                                     
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Brunswick                                                                    
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