Date of trading statement announcement

HAYS PLC                                    

                                TRADING UPDATE                                 

In accordance with its normal policy, Hays plc will provide a trading update on
28 June 2006 prior to entering its closed period and intends to announce its
preliminary results on the 5 September 2006.

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Enquiries

Richard Jackson Investor Relations, Hays plc + 44 (0) 20 7628 9999