Hays reports third quarter gross profit growth in subdued UK jobs market
Hays said net fees in the UK and Ireland fell 2% in third quarter as employers exercised caution amid Brexit uncertainty
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PageGroup PLC
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PageGroup PLC, formerly Michael Page International, is a professional recruitment consultant, specialising in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients. Established in 1976, Michael Page has expanded over the past 30 years and now operates through 166 offices in 28 countries worldwide and 5,052 employees worldwide.
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