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.
Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA) announced participation in multiple investor conferences between November 11 and December 10, 2025. Management will hold one-on-one investor meetings at Northcoast Research Virtual Fall Management Forum on November 11, 2025, Wells Fargo 9th Annual TMT Summit on November 18-19, 2025 (presentation at 2:15 p.m. PT on Nov 18), Southwest IDEAS Conference on November 20, 2025 (presentation at 1:20 p.m. CT), and Sidoti Year End Virtual Investor Conference on December 10, 2025. Kelly's investor presentation is available on the company's website.
KellyOCG (Nasdaq: KELYA) was named a Leader on Everest Group’s 2025 PEAK Matrix for both Contingent Workforce Management (CWM)/Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Services Procurement/SOW, and was also recognized as a Star Performer in the SOW category on Oct 28, 2025.
The company cited investments after its acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners and integration of Sevenstep capabilities into an Enterprise Talent Management model. Key assets noted include the Helix UX and analytics ecosystem, Direct Sourcing 360, Sevayo Insights, modular SOW frameworks, AI-driven triage tools, and agentic automation pilots aimed at improved sourcing, compliance, and supplier visibility.
Kelly (NYSE:KELYA) will release its third-quarter 2025 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The company will publish a financial presentation and host a live webcast and conference call with financial analysts at 9:00 a.m. ET on November 6 to review results and answer questions.
The presentation and live webcast link will be available on the company Investor Relations page under Events & Presentations. A replay will be posted within one hour after the event at the same webcast link.
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.
Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) was named a Leader and Star Performer on Everest Group’s 2025 US Contingent Staffing PEAK Matrix® for business professional and industrial staffing on October 14, 2025.
The recognition cites Kelly’s market impact driven by outcome-based managed services, strategic technology investments, the Kelly Now platform, integrated AI/automation/analytics, and strengths in semiconductors, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. This is Kelly’s first year as a Star Performer and third consecutive year as a Leader, and the first company to earn Leader and Star Performer across all four US assessments.
Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA), a leading global specialty talent solutions provider, has announced its participation in five upcoming investor conferences in August and September 2025. The scheduled events include:
- Midwest IDEAS Conference in Chicago (Aug 26)
- Gateway Conference in San Francisco (Sep 3)
- Barrington Research Fall Virtual Investment Conference (Sep 16)
- Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference (Sep 17)
- William Blair Human Capital Services Virtual Conference (Sep 24)
Management will conduct presentations and one-on-one meetings with investors at these events. The company's investor presentation is available on Kelly's website.
Kelly + Motion Recruitment (Nasdaq: KELYA) has achieved dual recognition as an IT Leader and Star Performer in Everest Group's 2025 US Contingent Staffing PEAK Matrix® Assessment. Following Kelly's 2024 acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners, the combined entity has demonstrated significant growth in market impact and strategic vision.
The company was evaluated across seven categories including vision, delivery solutions, and technology capabilities. Kelly has made notable strides in IT managed services and AI implementation. This recognition makes Kelly the first company to achieve Leader and Star Performer status across all four Everest Group US Contingent Staffing assessments - IT, engineering, business professional, and industrial talent solutions.
Additionally, Kelly + Motion Recruitment has improved its ranking to 11th position among the largest IT staffing firms in the United States, up from previous individual rankings of 27th and 15th.
Kelly Engineering (Nasdaq: KELYA) has achieved significant recognition by being named a Star Performer and Leader on Everest Group's 2025 US Contingent Staffing PEAK Matrix® Assessment for the second consecutive year. This marks their fourth consecutive year as a Leader, highlighting exceptional growth in market impact and strategic vision.
The company demonstrated one of the highest organic revenue growth rates in the industry, with strong capabilities in managed services and strategic investments in technology, including AI integrations. Kelly Engineering ranks as the fourth-largest engineering staffing firm in the United States according to SIA, specializing in recruiting engineers across various industries including semiconductors, automotive, medical devices, and aerospace.
Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA) has announced the appointment of Chris Layden as its new President and CEO, effective September 2, 2025. Layden will succeed Peter Quigley, who is retiring but will remain as a strategic advisor and board member until May 2026.
Layden joins Kelly from Prolink, where as COO he led significant organic growth and operational improvements. Previously, he spent nearly 20 years at ManpowerGroup in various senior roles, contributing to growth in life sciences, engineering, and technology verticals.
Under Quigley's 22-year tenure, Kelly transformed into a global specialty talent solutions provider, achieving its strongest financial position in 25 years through focus on higher-margin businesses and organizational efficiency.
Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA) reported Q2 2025 financial results with revenue of $1.1 billion, up 4.2% year-over-year due to acquisitions but down 3.3% organically. The company posted operating earnings of $22.2 million and adjusted EBITDA of $37.0 million, down 8.7% from the previous year.
Key metrics include adjusted earnings per share of $0.54, compared to $0.71 in Q2 2024, impacted by increased interest expense and lower operating earnings. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share and expects Q3 revenue to decline 5-7% with adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 80-90 basis points.
Kelly also announced the appointment of Nick Zuhlke as vice president, controller and chief accounting officer, effective August 11, 2025, succeeding Laura Lockhart who is retiring.