Introduction
IN THIS SECTION:
Message from Our CEO
About Kelly
Awards and Recognition
About This Report
At Kelly, we create shared value by delivering on our purpose of connecting people to work in ways their enrich their lives while positively impacting the communities where we live and work.
We embody the true spirit of corporate sustainability, promoting access to meaningful work opportunities for more people, positively changing lives with a steadfast commitment to protecting our planet for future generations, and conducting business in a legal, ethical, and trustworthy manner.
Our comprehensive sustainability strategy is aligned with the business goals we have for today, as well as our aspirations to create even more shared value for the world as we grow and expand our impact.
Each year, we share progress on our sustainability journey in our Growing with Purpose report, which is prepared in accordance with GRI and SASB standards. In the pages that follow, we outline the core pillars of our strategy, our achievements this past year, and our goals for continuous improvement.
We remain a proud signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, and we deeply appreciate the many other partners within and outside of Kelly that help us ensure a sustainable future for all.
Sincerely,
President and CEO
Kelly is a global specialty talent solutions company operating in three specialized business units.
We offer a suite of contingent labor workforce solutions, including temporary staffing, business process outsourcing, recruitment process outsourcing, managed service provider solutions, payroll services, and more.
We create limitless opportunities by connecting individuals to work that enriches their lives and companies to talent that drives innovation and growth.
Our Business Units and Brands
TOTAL REVENUE
GLOBAL EMPLOYEES
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
TALENT
U.S. WORKFORCE PROVIDER IN EDUCATION (SIA, 2024)
TEMPORARY STAFFING COMPANY IN AMERICA (Forbes, 2024)
At Kelly, our mission goes beyond staffing; we are committed to creating opportunities. Our focus is on empowering our candidates, employees, and clients by connecting the right people with the right jobs. This mission triggers a positive ripple effect that impacts families, communities, economies, and the global landscape.
We connect people to work in ways that enrich their lives.
Be the top workforce solutions provider that drives limitless opportunites and growth by connecting organizations with specialty talent.
With 78 years of pioneering experience in the staffing and MSP industries, we continually adapt our workforce solutions to meet your evolving needs. Our deep expertise in various markets and industries allows us to truly understand and deliver the perfect job fit.
Our dedication to earning the loyalty of our customers and talent is unwavering. We strive to provide unparalleled partnerships and collaboration, making limitless opportunities achievable. By effectively matching the right talent with the right businesses, we drive innovation and growth, ultimately making a significant impact on the world.
Learn more about the Kelly Advantage.
For the 12th straight year, FlexJobs’ list of the Top 100 Companies to Watch for Remote Jobs included Kelly. Kelly is one of only six employers to make the list every year since 2014.
Kelly named a Top Company for Hybrid Jobs in 2024 by FlexJobs.
KellyOCG named No. 1 on HRO Today’s 2024 Total Workforce Solutions Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings, based solely on customer surveys, and No. 1 on 2024 MSP Baker's Dozen list.
Kelly named 2024 America's Best Temporary Staffing Firm for the second consecutive year, and claimed the No. 2 Spot on the ranking of America's Best Professional Recruiting Firm by Forbes.
KellyOCG certified as a Great Place to Work in Australia for the sixth consecutive year.
In 2024, Kelly earned a “B-” score from CDP, placing us in the Management Band among the Specialized professional services activity group.
Kelly earned Silver Supplier Status in Business Sustainability from EcoVadis, ranking us among the top 4% of companies rated in the temporary employment agency activities industry, and 90th percentile of all companies assessed.
We are the best company for business to partner with and talent to work.
We have garnered global recognition and accolades across various domains for our exceptional performance. Earning recognition from those we respect drives us to further enhance our impact. Explore some of our numerous awards, demonstrating why we lead in excellence. Please visit our awards page for a full list of recent awards.
Inclusion and Belonging Recognition
Kelly named to 2024 IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 List.
Kelly named 2024 Corporation of the Year by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).
Kelly named a Top Global Champion for Supplier Diversity and Inclusion for the sixth consecutive year by WEConnect International.
Kelly named a 2024 Michigan Minority Supplier Diversity Council (MMSDC) ACE Award Recipient for Corporation of the Year, Professional Services & Staffing.
Kelly named a 2024 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN
Kelly earned 2025 Military Friendly® Employer and Military Friendly Spouse Employer Designation for the 10th consecutive year.
This report, prepared in reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 2021 Standards, includes responses to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework and is informed to the UNGC annually through the Communication on Progress (COP).
The report covers sustainability metrics and narrative for the 2024 calendar year (January 1 to December 31, 2024). It also includes aggregated data and insights from previous years and planned activities for 2025. Primarily, it focuses on our global operations under direct operational control, examining our impact across the value chain, including specialty services and business partners.
Data collection was a collaborative effort led by the Corporate Sustainability team, with contributions from relevant operational areas within Kelly. The Internal Audit team reviewed the data, and disclosures identify any estimations. The report specifies detailed assumptions and secondary data or disclosures are in the Sustainability Data Table.
This report adheres to external non-financial sustainability assessments like CDP and EcoVadis and includes financial disclosures filed in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Figures in this report may be rounded to the nearest whole number and minor discrepancies may occur in totals or percentages due to this rounding process. Note that the content is not subject to external verification or auditing by any third-party organization.
If you have any questions or would like further information about our latest work in sustainability, please contact us at: sustainability@kellyservices.com
