Statement re Trading Update

Hays PLC
25 November 2005


                                    HAYS PLC
                                 TRADING UPDATE

In accordance with its normal policy, Hays plc will provide a trading update on
14 December 2005 prior to entering its closed period and intends to announce its
interim results on the 28 February 2006.


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


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