Directorate Change

14 February 2006

                                                                               
                                                                               
                                   HAYS PLC                                    

                   APPOINTMENT OF NEW GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR                   

Hays plc today announces that Paul Venables is to join as Group Finance
Director with effect from 1 May 2006. Paul, aged 44, a chartered accountant
joins the Group from DHL Logistics, a division of Deutsche Post World Net.

Prior to the acquisition of Exel plc by Deutsche Post in December 2005, he was
Deputy Group Finance Director and a member of the Executive Board of Exel plc.
In 13 years at Exel plc, Paul played a key part in helping to shape and drive
forward the growth, financial strength and success of Exel. He led the
successful integration of the Tibbett & Britten Group plc following the
acquisition in 2004.

Bob Lawson, Chairman of Hays plc said, 'Paul has considerable international
experience and excellent technical skills. We are delighted to welcome him to
the Board of Hays where he will contribute significantly to the ongoing growth
and development of the business.'

There are no further matters to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13.

                                                                               
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Enquiries

John Martin     Finance Director, Hays plc      44 (0) 20 7628 9999
                                                                
Richard Jackson Investor Relations, Hays plc    44 (0) 20 7628 9999
                                                           
Mike Smith      Brunswick                       44 (0) 20 7396 7404



Notes to editors

Hays plc (www.haysplc.com) is the largest publicly-listed recruitment group in
the United Kingdom, and a world-leading Specialist Recruitment and HR Services
company. As at 30 June 2005 the business employed 3,683 recruitment consultants
and provided Specialist Recruitment services in 723 business units from 326
offices in 16 countries.