New Board Appointments Announced

Hays PLC
11 November 1999


HAYS PLC ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD APPOINTMENTS


Hays plc is pleased to announce that Robert Morgan, Managing
Director of Hays Mail and Express Services, is to join the Board
of the Company as an Executive Director.  Robert, 39, joined Hays
in 1991 and has run Hays DX since 1995.  During this time the
business has grown substantially, both organically and through
acquisition, and has become a significant contributor to the
Group's continued growth and profitability.

Hays is also pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Lawson,
currently Non-Executive Director, as Deputy Chairman.  He assumes
this Non-Executive role with immediate effect.  Bob, 54, is Chief
Executive of Electrocomponents plc, a position he has held since
1991.

Ronnie Frost, Chairman, commented:

'I am pleased to announce these important appointments, both of
which take effect today.  One of my principle tasks in recent
years has been to ensure that we have in place a management team,
both Executive and Non-Executive, to lead Hays through the next
phase of its growth.

Robert Morgan is an excellent example of the depth of management
we have within the Group.  I am sure he will continue to make a
substantial contribution.
Bob Lawson has had an outstanding career at Electrocomponents.
Under him, they have enjoyed 9 years of uninterrupted organic
growth. He has extensive experience of managing a service
company, both in the UK and internationally.  Since joining our
Board he has consistently made a most astute and incisive
contribution. He knows our business well and understands the
importance of our culture.  I am delighted to have him as Deputy
Chairman.'



For further information, please contact:

Ronnie Frost, Chairman      Hays plc           01483 302203
Andrew Grant/               Brunswick          0171 404 5959
Corinne Daniels