Kelly Services reports news about its specialty talent solutions business, including temporary staffing, outsourcing, consulting, permanent placement, and workforce management services for employers and job seekers. Company updates commonly address operating results, revenue trends, expense management, acquisition integration, technology modernization, share repurchases, dividends, and investor conference participation.
Recurring business developments also cover Kelly’s operating areas, including Enterprise Talent Management, Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom, and Education. Education-related updates include Kelly Education workforce solutions for schools and the Kelly Pediatric Therapy brand, which provides pediatric therapy and behavioral health services across early intervention, school-based services, and outpatient clinic care.
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Kelly has launched the Redefining Work playbook to support businesses amid COVID-19 challenges. The playbook offers practical solutions for workplace safety and workforce management as companies navigate reopening amidst varying state restrictions. Addressing high unemployment (13.3%), Kelly provides strategies such as implementing safety tools, rethinking workspace layouts, and enhancing employee engagement. Notable successes include hiring 450 health screeners for a client and achieving a 97% return rate for furloughed workers. This initiative aims to help organizations adapt and thrive in the evolving work landscape.
The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified teacher shortages in the U.S., with only 54% of daily teacher absences filled before the crisis. A report by EdWeek Research Center indicates that 12% of teachers may leave their profession due to pandemic-related pressures. Administrators report higher absence rates, and 71% predict increased demand for substitute teachers in the next five years. Key recommendations to address this shortage include raising pay by at least 26%, enhancing professional development, and improving recruitment and retention tactics.
On June 22, 2020, Kelly announced key leadership appointments as part of its strategy to accelerate growth as a specialty talent solutions provider. Effective July 1, five new specialty business leaders will take charge, each focusing on driving innovation and growth in their respective segments: Science, Engineering & Technology; Education; Professional and Industrial; KellyOCG; and International. Additionally, Jim Bradley was appointed Chief Administrative Officer, overseeing shared services. This leadership shift aims to enhance operational effectiveness and specialization across the company's offerings.
Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA), a leading talent solutions provider, will participate in the Barrington Research Virtual Spring Investment Conference on May 21, 2020. Key executives, including CEO Peter Quigley, CFO Olivier Thirot, and SVP James Polehna, will engage in virtual meetings. In 2019, Kelly reported revenues of $5.4 billion and employs nearly 440,000 people globally.