KellyOCG® + Sevenstep Rates No. 1 in Size of Deal, No. 3 Overall in HRO Today's 2025 RPO Baker's Dozen Rankings

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KellyOCG + Sevenstep (Nasdaq: KELYA) was ranked among the top global RPO providers in HRO Today’s 2025 Baker’s Dozen. The integrated business placed No. 1 in size of deal, No. 2 in healthcare and breadth of service, No. 4 in quality of service, and No. 3 overall out of 58 providers evaluated. The 2025 survey collected feedback from 335 client companies, and the Baker’s Dozen is based entirely on customer satisfaction metrics. This is the first time the combined KellyOCG + Sevenstep brand has appeared on the list; their separate RPO solutions have been recognized for over a decade.

Management highlighted AI-enabled solutions, proprietary Sevayo Insights analytics, global reach, and modular enterprise RPO services as drivers of client outcomes.

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• Ranked No. 1 in size of deal in HRO Today 2025 Baker’s Dozen
• Placed No. 3 overall out of 58 RPO providers
• Survey based on feedback from 335 client companies
• Placed No. 2 in healthcare and breadth of service

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• Placed No. 4 in quality of service, below top three

TROY, Mich., Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ​KellyOCG + Sevenstep​, the permanent hiring outsourced solutions business of leading specialty talent solutions provider Kelly^® (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), has been recognized as a top provider in HRO Today’s 2025 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings^®: Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). The business ranked No. 1 in size of deal, second in healthcare and breadth of service, fourth in quality of service, and third overall out of 58 providers evaluated in the annual survey.

The Baker’s Dozen list is based entirely on customer feedback and considered the leading ranking of global RPO providers. The 2025 survey was completed by 335 client companies, resulting in an objective assessment of top-performing providers based on their breadth of service, size of deals, quality of service, and overall customer satisfaction, along with a dedicated healthcare industry ranking.

“Clients trust KellyOCG + Sevenstep to deliver ready-for-everything talent acquisition capabilities,” said Amy Bush, president, RPO, KellyOCG + Sevenstep. “Our agile and AI-enabled solutions enable rapid adaptation to changing conditions. Our proprietary technology integrates data and applies predictive analytics to drive impactful decisions and effective strategies, and our global reach ensures reliable talent outcomes worldwide. We are committed to keeping clients ahead of every challenge and opportunity. The consistency of our delivery in the face of changing business demands and economic factors sets us apart and the Baker’s Dozen recognition reflects that our clients trust us to deliver, regardless of the conditions we face.”

This year’s ranking marks the first recognition of the integrated KellyOCG + Sevenstep brand, but their individual RPO solutions have been recognized on the RPO Baker’s Dozen list for more than a decade. The company’s modular and enterprise RPO services, total talent solutions, industry-leading Talent Unbounded^® consulting service, and proprietary Sevayo^® Insights data integration and predictive analytics technology — combined with its global reach and resources — strengthen its position as a future-facing industry leader.

"KellyOCG + Sevenstep is once again a top provider combining their historically sophisticated operations, proprietary data and analytics technology and great service culture with an expanded global footprint and resources. They have emerged as a compelling choice for global enterprise RPO programs and more flexible tailored solutions," said Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today.

About KellyOCG + Sevenstep 
KellyOCG + Sevenstep is a leading permanent hiring outsourced solutions provider and part of the Kelly outsourced workforce solutions business line that spans all facets of the employee and contingent workforce. Kelly connects companies with the talent they need to fuel and grow their business through recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), managed services provider (MSP), total talent management solutions, and consulting. KellyOCG + Sevenstep combines decades of people industry experience and expertise with a continued investment in technology to produce world-class programs that meet an organization's unique workforce needs. Learn more at sevensteptalent.com and kellyocg.com today. 

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FAQ

What ranking did KellyOCG + Sevenstep (KELYA) receive in HRO Today’s 2025 Baker’s Dozen?

KellyOCG + Sevenstep ranked No. 3 overall and was No. 1 in size of deal in the 2025 Baker’s Dozen.

How many clients participated in the HRO Today 2025 survey that rated KELYA?

The 2025 Baker’s Dozen survey collected responses from 335 client companies.

How many providers were evaluated in HRO Today’s 2025 RPO Baker’s Dozen where KELYA placed No. 3?

HRO Today evaluated 58 RPO providers in the 2025 Baker’s Dozen rankings.

Which specific categories did KellyOCG + Sevenstep (KELYA) place in the 2025 Baker’s Dozen?

They placed No. 1 in size of deal, No. 2 in healthcare and breadth of service, and No. 4 in quality of service.

Is the 2025 Baker’s Dozen the first time the integrated KellyOCG + Sevenstep brand was recognized?

Yes; 2025 is the first recognition of the combined KellyOCG + Sevenstep brand, though each solution was previously recognized separately.

What capabilities did Kelly say drove the Baker’s Dozen recognition for KELYA?

Kelly cited AI-enabled solutions, proprietary Sevayo Insights analytics, modular enterprise RPO services, and global reach as key drivers.