8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

August 14, 2007

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

MPS Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida	0-24484	59-3116655
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1 Independent Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32202

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(904) 360-2000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On August 14, 2007, MPS Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has approved an authorization to repurchase an additional $75 million of its common stock. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 MPS Group, Inc. Press Release dated August 14, 2007.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	MPS Group, Inc.
Date: August 15, 2007
	/s/ Gregory Holland
	Gregory Holland
	Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

	Contact:
	Tyra Tutor
	Senior Vice President, Corporate Development
	(904) 360-2500
	tyra.tutor@mpsgroup.com

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release

MPS Group Board of Directors Authorizes

Additional $75 Million Stock Buyback

JACKSONVILLE, FL (August 14, 2007) — MPS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MPS), a leading provider of specialty staffing, consulting, and business solutions, today announced that its board of directors has approved an authorization to repurchase up to an additional $75 million of its common stock. The Company intends to repurchase shares from time to time in open-market or private transactions, as market conditions permit.

“We have a healthy capital structure that allows us to fund operational needs, complete strategic acquisitions designed to supplement our growth, and buy back our common stock,” said Robert Crouch, senior vice president and chief financial officer of MPS Group. “Combined with the $4 million remaining from the prior authorization, the Company now has available $79 million with which to repurchase Company stock. Based upon the current business environment, we believe our continued buyback activity will benefit our shareholders.”

About MPS Group

MPS Group is a leading provider of staffing, consulting, and solutions in the disciplines of information technology, finance and accounting, law, engineering, and healthcare. MPS Group delivers its services to government entities and businesses in virtually all industries throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe. A Fortune 1000 company with headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, MPS Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information about MPS Group, please visit www.mpsgroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks, uncertainties or assumptions and other factors discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are urged to review and consider the matters discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Form 10-K for 2006 and discussion of risks or uncertainties in subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Forward-looking statements are based on beliefs and assumptions of the Company’s management and on information then currently available to management and are not guarantees of performance. Undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events.

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www.mpsgroup.com