<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Olsten
Corporation and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheet at January 1,
1995 and Olsten Corporation and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statement of
Income for the year ended January 1, 1995 and is qualified in its entirety
by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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