Hays posts 7 percent rise in second quarter net fees
LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - British recruitment firm Hays posted an underlying 7 percent rise in quarterly net fees, as strong demand in Continental Europe offset a slowdown in the United Kingdom.
The company, which places workers in areas such as finance, construction and IT (Other OTC: ITGL - news) , said net fee growth in both temporary and permanent job placements rose by 7 percent, at constant exchange rates. (Reporting by Li-mei Hoang; Editing by Alexander Smith)