Hays steady as Lawson says goodbye

10th Nov 2010 07:44

Not much as changed at Hays since the recruitment firm's last update a month ago when it reported a big jump in net fees during the third quarter and strong and broad based growth across most of its markets.In his last AGM as chairman, Bob Lawson sad the outlook is good across 90% of the company's markets and it is continuing to invest in headcount across Asia Pacific, Continental Europe and South America "to ensure that we fully capitalise on the significant growth opportunities in our markets across the world".On that note he hands over to Alan Thomson after nine years in the hot seat."Hays is a great company and it's in very good shape," he said in today's AGM statement. "I know that it will remain in good hands."A trading update for the fourth quarter is due on 6 January