Directorate Change

14 October 2008

Announcement by Hays plc: Change in responsibility of a Director

Hays plc has appointed Tim Cook Managing Director of the United Kingdom &
Ireland business with immediate effect. Tim takes over from Alistair Cox, Group
Chief Executive, who has been acting Managing Director of the United Kingdom &
Ireland business since February 2008. Alistair will remain closely involved in
the management of the United Kingdom and Ireland business to ensure it
continues to be positioned most effectively in the market place.

Tim will report to Alistair in his new role and sit on the Group Management
Board. He has held a number of roles during his 21 year career at Hays, most
recently as Managing Director of the Construction and Property business in the
United Kingdom & Ireland.

Enquiries

Hays plc                                                                       
Paul Venables Finance Director            + 44 (0) 20 7383 2266                
Martin Abell  Investor Relations          + 44 (0) 20 7383 2266                
                                                                               
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Gill Ackers                               + 44 (0) 20 7404 5959                
                                                                               
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