KellyOCG® Named a Leader on Everest Group’s 2026 PEAK Matrix® for MSP and Services Procurement

Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) announced that KellyOCG received Leader rankings in Everest Group’s 2026 assessments of managed workforce services and services procurement.

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Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) announced that KellyOCG received Leader rankings in Everest Group’s 2026 assessments of managed workforce services and services procurement. This is KellyOCG’s 12th consecutive year as a managed service provider Leader and its eighth straight year as a services procurement Leader. The assessments evaluated 41 and 25 providers, respectively, using 12-month trailing deal activity through December 2025.

Key Figures

Consecutive years named an MSP Leader: 12 consecutive years Consecutive years named a services procurement Leader: 8 consecutive years

Consecutive years named an MSP Leader

12 consecutive years

Everest Group recognition

Consecutive years named a services procurement Leader

8 consecutive years

Everest Group recognition

Key Terms

managed service provider (msp), statement of work (sow), recruitment process outsourcing (rpo)

3 terms

managed service provider (msp) technical

"Contingent Workforce Management (CWM)/Managed Service Provider (MSP)"

A managed service provider (MSP) is a company that remotely runs and maintains another organization's IT systems—such as networks, cloud hosting, cybersecurity and software—so the client can focus on its main business. For investors, MSPs matter because they often sell ongoing, contract-based services that create predictable revenue and leverage; like subscribing to a utility instead of buying and operating your own equipment, their growth, contract length and customer retention affect how stable and valuable the business appears.

statement of work (sow) technical

"Services Procurement/Statement of Work (SOW)"

A statement of work (SOW) is a formal, usually written part of a contract that describes the specific tasks, deliverables, schedule, roles and responsibilities, and acceptance criteria for a project or service engagement. It typically spells out the scope of work, milestones, payment terms, reporting and change‑control procedures so both parties have a clear, enforceable description of what will be done and how performance will be judged. As a contractual attachment, the SOW controls project details within the larger agreement and changes to it normally require formal amendment.

recruitment process outsourcing (rpo) technical

"recruitment process outsourcing (RPO)"

Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) is when a company hires an outside firm to manage part or all of its hiring tasks, from finding candidates to onboarding new employees. For investors, RPO matters because it can lower hiring costs, speed up getting talent, and scale recruiting up or down quickly — similar to hiring a specialized contractor to run a company’s hiring assembly line, which affects operating expenses and the business’s ability to grow.

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Recognition reflects strengths in integrated external workforce programs supported by AI-enabled technology and advisory services

Facts at a Glance:

• Everest Group named KellyOCG an MSP Leader for the 12^th consecutive year, and a services procurement Leader for the eighth straight year.
• Everest Group cited the benefits of the KellyOCG integrated external workforce program and the unified enterprise talent management model at Kelly.
• Everest Group also highlighted investments by KellyOCG in the Sevayo^® workforce technology platform, including new AI, automation, and analytics features.
  

TROY, Mich., Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KellyOCG^®, the outsourcing and consulting group of Kelly^® (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), a global workforce strategy and solutions provider, has been named a Leader on Everest Group’s 2026 PEAK Matrix^® for both Contingent Workforce Management (CWM)/Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Services Procurement/Statement of Work (SOW). This marks the 12^th consecutive year KellyOCG has been positioned as an MSP Leader and the eighth straight year it has been named a services procurement Leader by Everest Group.

“Clients are asking for more than managed programs. They want one connected view of every talent channel, from contingent labor and SOW to direct sourcing and independent workers,” said Debra Timmerman, president, global MSP solutions, KellyOCG. “Being positioned as a Leader on both assessments reflects the work our team has done to bring those channels together under common governance, with our Sevayo^® workforce technology platform giving clients the insights to act on it.”

Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix^® provides an objective, data-driven assessment of global CWM/MSP and services procurement/SOW providers based on market impact, vision, and capability. Providers are assessed in seven categories: market adoption, portfolio mix, value delivered, scope of services offered, innovation and investments, delivery footprint, and vision and strategy. They are positioned as Leaders, Major Contenders, or Aspirants. The 2026 assessments evaluated 41 providers in CWM/MSP and 25 in services procurement/SOW, based on 12-month trailing deal activity through December 2025.

Everest Group noted that KellyOCG has adopted an integrated external workforce model, which brings contingent labor, services procurement, direct sourcing, independent contractor and freelancer management, and human cloud under a common framework. Everest Group also highlighted the strengths of the enterprise talent management approach that unifies contingent staffing, MSP, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), and consulting under a single global structure.

KellyOCG continues to strengthen its Sevayo platform as the experience and orchestration layer across its contingent workforce management ecosystem, connecting vendor management systems, applicant tracking systems, procurement, analytics, and specialized technology platforms. Everest Group noted Sevayo’s analytics and prescriptive intelligence features that support unified analytics and natural language querying, along with Sevayo’s use of AI for conversational intake, workforce decision support, SOW validation, workforce classification, and compliance assessment.

In services procurement/SOW, Everest Group pointed to the modular delivery and dedicated procurement expertise at KellyOCG, spanning SOW administration, sourcing, supplier selection and negotiation, benchmarking, category strategy, and procurement advisory. These services are available as stand-alone modules or within broader end-to-end programs.

“KellyOCG is evolving its CWM approach around external workforce orchestration, bringing together multiple talent channels, technology, and advisory capabilities within a robust and integrated operating model,” said Lokesh Goyal, vice president, Everest Group. “KellyOCG has built comprehensive services procurement capabilities, supported by its procurement and category expertise, modular service offerings, and experience across the SOW lifecycle.”

About KellyOCG^®
KellyOCG connects companies with the talented people they need to fuel and grow their business through our unrivaled global talent supply chain and leading workforce offerings including managed service provider (MSP), recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), and total talent solutions. We combine decades of people industry experience with proprietary insights and a continued focus on technology to produce world-class programs that meet an organization's unique workforce needs and can start it on its journey to total talent management. Our ability to anticipate what's next for talent solutions drives us to challenge the status quo, making us a trusted partner for our global client portfolio, which spans leading industries across North America, APAC, and EMEA.

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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