Kelly Services, Inc. KELYB

KELYB Company Overview

Kelly Services, Inc. is a U.S.-based workforce solutions and staffing company that provides temporary staffing, permanent placement, outsourcing, consulting, and talent management services across multiple industries. The company operates primarily in the human capital management and professional staffing sectors, serving clients ranging from large multinational corporations to mid-sized businesses and public-sector organizations. Its principal revenue drivers include staffing services, outsourced workforce management, recruitment process outsourcing, and specialized professional talent solutions in areas such as science, engineering, education, technology, and telecommunications.

Founded in 1946 by William Russell Kelly in Detroit, Michigan, the company began as a provider of office temporary workers and became one of the pioneers of the modern staffing industry. Over time, Kelly Services expanded from clerical staffing into higher-margin professional and specialized workforce solutions. The company has repositioned its portfolio in recent years toward professional staffing and outsourced talent solutions through acquisitions and divestitures, emphasizing sectors with stronger long-term demand characteristics and recurring client relationships.