Trading Statement

24 May 2007

                                   HAYS PLC                                    

                        NOTIFICATION OF TRADING UPDATE                         

In accordance with its normal policy, Hays plc will provide a trading update on
14 June 2007 prior to entering its closed period and intends to announce its
preliminary results on 4 September 2007.

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Paul Venables             Finance Director          + 44 (0) 20 7628 9999    
                                                                             
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