Kelly® Earns Leader Recognition on Everest Group’s U.S. IT Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions PEAK Matrix®
Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) earned Leader recognition for its technology division in Everest Group’s 2026 U.S. IT Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions assessment.
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Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) earned Leader recognition for its technology division in Everest Group’s 2026 U.S. IT Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions assessment.
The recognition covers Kelly Technology + Motion Recruitment and highlights specialized talent sourcing, an expanded consulting portfolio and investments in AI-enabled talent delivery. Kelly also earned Leader status in Everest Group’s engineering, industrial, and business and professional assessments. Separately, Staffing Industry Analysts ranked Kelly the sixth largest publicly traded IT staffing firm and the 12th largest overall in the United States, based on IT staffing revenue.
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Key Figures
- Publicly traded IT staffing rank
- 6th
- United States; SIA ranking
- Overall IT staffing rank
- 12th
- United States; SIA ranking
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Earlier Everest Group assessment also gave Kelly Leader status in IT and Engineering categories.
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Technology business recognized for specialized talent sourcing and expanded consulting capabilities
Facts at a Glance:
- Kelly Technology + Motion Recruitment, a specialty division of Kelly®, has been recognized by Everest Group for its technology talent expertise and expanded consulting portfolio.
- Everest Group highlights Kelly’s strengthened technology platform and AI-enabled talent delivery.
- Growth in specialized talent delivery drives position as the sixth largest publicly traded IT staffing firm in the United States on Staffing Industry Analysts ranking.
TROY, Mich., Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kelly Technology + Motion Recruitment, a specialty division of global workforce strategy and solutions provider Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), has been named a Leader on Everest Group's 2026 U.S. IT Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions PEAK Matrix® Assessment. The recognition reflects the strength of the company’s specialized IT staffing, consulting and workforce solutions across North America. The business has also been ranked among the largest IT staffing firms in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
"The Everest Group recognition and SIA ranking reflect the depth and breadth of technical expertise we bring to the market," said Joel Leege, president, Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom. “Our technology business goes far beyond filling roles, as clients leverage our teams for higher-value services, project-based solutions, and consulting. We're proud of the scale of our talent solutions business and how we continue to expand our capabilities to deliver greater impact for our clients.”
Everest Group recognized Kelly for its specialized talent capabilities, expanded consulting portfolio and technology-enabled offerings. The business has invested in AI-powered recruiting, next-generation customer portals and expanded statement of work capabilities to enhance how it identifies, deploys and delivers specialized workforce solutions. It excels in sourcing talent for roles in fields such as AI engineering, data analytics, cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity.
"We're helping clients navigate an increasingly complex technology talent landscape,” said James Vallone, president of technology, Kelly. “The demand and competition for specialized talent are intensifying, and clients expect partners who solve their workforce challenges in creative ways, whether that's through a single specialized hire or a full project engagement."
Everest Group's PEAK Matrix® provides an objective, data-driven assessment of contingent staffing providers based on Market Impact and Vision & Capability. Providers are ranked as Leaders, Major Contenders or Aspirants.
Everest Group Vice President Priyanka Mitra noted that Kelly’s Leader position was driven by its specialized technology talent capabilities, expanded consulting portfolio and continued investments in AI-enabled digital talent delivery. "Kelly’s strengthened technology platform, supported by the combined capabilities of Kelly Technology and Motion Recruitment together with investments in AI-powered recruiter workflows and data and AI capabilities, has further reinforced its position in supporting enterprises' evolving technology talent requirements," Mitra said.
In addition to IT, Kelly achieved Leader status on Everest Group’s 2026 U.S. Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions PEAK Matrix® assessments for engineering, industrial, and business and professional, demonstrating the company’s expertise across specialized talent markets.
Kelly also ranks as the sixth largest publicly traded IT staffing firm and the 12th largest overall in the United States, according to Staffing Industry Analysts. SIA’s annual list of the largest IT staffing firms in the U.S. ranks providers based on IT staffing revenue, providing an objective assessment of market scale and competitive positioning.
About Kelly Technology + Motion Recruitment
Kelly Technology + Motion Recruitment delivers specialized technology talent and expertise across contract staffing, direct hire, consulting and project-based solutions to organizations across industries. With deep capabilities across software, AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data and other high-demand technology disciplines, the business combines the technical specialization and market expertise of Motion Recruitment® and Motion Consulting Group with the scale and resources of Kelly. Motion Recruitment is also the creator of Tech in Motion®, a technology community and events platform connecting over 350,000 technology professionals.
About Kelly®
At Kelly® (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), we don't just understand the future of work, we're defining it. For over 80 years, we've sourced specialized talent, built agile workforces, and shaped growth strategies for employers around the world. Today, our recruiting, outsourcing, and consulting services provide the talent and solutions organizations need to move faster and grow smarter. We deliver meaningful impact by connecting people to work that enriches their lives, and companies to people who drive innovation and growth. Each year, we place more than 375,000 job seekers in new roles spanning science, engineering, technology, telecom, education, manufacturing, and more.
About Everest Group
Everest Group is a leading global research firm helping business leaders make confident decisions. Everest Group's PEAK Matrix® assessments provide the analysis and insights enterprises need to make critical selection decisions about global services providers, locations, and products and solutions within various market segments. Likewise, providers of these services, products, and solutions look to the PEAK Matrix® to gauge and calibrate their offerings against others in the industry or market. Find further details and in-depth content at www.everestgrp.com.
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