RNS Number:5961I
Hays PLC
11 March 2003

                                    Hays plc

The following information is provided pursuant to paragraph 16.4 of The Listing
Rules in respect of the appointment of John Martin as an Executive Director of
Hays plc on 4 March 2003.

(a) Mr Martin is not currently a Director of any publicly-quoted companies.

(b) Within the last five years, Mr Martin has not been a director of any
    publicly-quoted companies.

(c) Beneficial Interests in the shares of Hays plc:


Ordinary 1p Shares:  None held.

Options over Ordinary 1p Shares:

Date of Grant            Exercisable                Exercise Price #         No. of Options Granted
19 September 2001        19/9/04 to 19/9/11.        1.3175                                         94,876
25 September 2002        25/9/05 to 25/9/12.        1.13                                           83,333
                                                                      Total:                      178,209


(d)  There are no further details required by paragraph 6.F.2(b) to (g) to be
disclosed concerning Mr Martin.

S J Charnock
Group Secretary
Date: 11 March 2003

http://www.hays.com


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