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KellyOCG Moves Up on Bakers Dozen List
Ranked Second as a Global Market Leader for 2009
| Source: Kelly Services, Inc.
TROY, MI--(Marketwire - August 6, 2009) - The Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
specialty practice of Kelly Services' Outsourcing and Consulting Group
(KellyOCG) (NASDAQ : KELYA ) (NASDAQ : KELYB ) has been named by HRO Today
magazine in its annual RPO Bakers Dozen list. Presently in its sixth year,
the Bakers Dozen list ranking has become an industry benchmark recognizing
the leading players in the Recruitment Process Outsourcing business
globally.
The results of the Bakers Dozen list are based upon a survey completed by
378 HR executives who are current buyers of RPO services. The RPO
providers were rated on the breadth of their service, the size of the
programs they manage and the quality of service provided. The survey was
grouped into three lists. The Enterprise Bakers Dozen list which has been
generated by HRO Today for six years lists the top providers in RPO. The
magazine also ranks the top Global Providers and a new listing of the top
Mid-Market and Project/On-Demand Providers.
KellyOCG's RPO practice ranked number four on the Enterprise Bakers Dozen
list versus number eight in 2008. In addition, KellyOCG improved to a
number two ranking on the Global Providers list for 2009 compared to a
number five ranking in 2008. KellyOCG is one of only four companies
recognized in each of the six years this survey has been in existence.
"Our significant move up on both lists this year is a direct result of our
focused efforts to expand our global footprint and evolve our business
model utilizing LEAN principles," said Candy Lewandowski, vice president
and global RPO practice lead, KellyOCG. "We have built a very successful
sourcing center of excellence with operations in each of the major regions
of the world to satisfy the needs of our growing client base. The success
of this model is reflected in our great Quality of Service ratings this
year."
According to Elliott Clark, CEO of HRO Today magazine, "KellyOCG is very
well positioned to be among a very small group of leading global RPO
providers. They have streamlined their operations and optimized its
significant global delivery capability. KellyOCG has a marquee customer
list and great Quality of Service ratings, so it is no surprise that
KellyOCG has moved up to number four on this year's HRO Today RPO Baker
Dozen Enterprise Provider list and number two on the Global Provider list."
Begun in 1995, the RPO practice of KellyOCG provides recruiting solutions
to clients worldwide in such diverse fields as pharmaceutical and
biotechnology, agricultural and construction equipment, and banking and
credit services.
KellyOCG allows companies to transfer all or part of its recruitment
processes to Kelly. As an exclusive partner, KellyOCG's RPO team becomes
an extension of the client's human resources department and is trained in
company culture and practices. With a global presence, KellyOCG's RPO
practice can swiftly address any compliance or language issues when helping
companies expand.
"Refining our key competitive differentiators as well as our drive to
increase our exposure and thought leadership globally has been a strong
focus for us this year," said Zachary Misko, global RPO director, KellyOCG.
"We are proud to be named on the Bakers Dozen list for the sixth
consecutive year and thank our clients, HROA and our many other partners
who have helped drive our continued success."
EnticeLabs, Inc., a leading provider of online HR/talent sourcing software
and services, is a long-term partner of KellyOCG. According to Joshua
Westover, vice president of Strategy and Alliances for EnticeLabs,
"KellyOCG's presence on the HRO Today Bakers Dozen list is no surprise
based on their continued focus and success on talent acquisition and the
effective use of only the best technology and tools within the recruitment
industry."
"It is no surprise to me that KellyOCG has been named to this year's Bakers
Dozen list. As global scalability continues to grow and recruitment needs
cross country borders, Kelly has led the market in meeting the demand.
Kelly's presence across the globe sets them apart in the recruitment
industry," said Louis Carter, CEO of Best Practice Institute. "Their
dedication to thought leadership and industry education and events over the
past year have helped to increase awareness of their offerings."
Given its longstanding relationships with Fortune 500 companies, the
KellyOCG RPO practice uses the most advanced recruiting technologies --
capable of seeking and tracking candidates 24/7 -- and best practices to
serve clients in every industry. KellyOCG provides flexible and scalable
recruiting solutions to fit the shifting needs of companies in a changing
economy.
About KellyOCG
KellyOCG is the Outsourcing and Consulting Group of human resources
solutions provider, Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ : KELYA ) (NASDAQ : KELYB ).
KellyOCG is a global leader in innovative talent management solutions in
the areas of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Business Process
Outsourcing (BPO), Contingent Workforce Outsourcing (CWO), including
Independent Contractor Solutions, Human Resources Consulting, Career
Transition and Organizational Effectiveness, and Executive Search. Visit
www.kellyocg.com.
About Kelly Services
Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ : KELYA ) (NASDAQ : KELYB ) is a world leader in
workforce management services and human resources solutions. Kelly offers
a comprehensive array of temporary staffing, permanent placement,
outsourcing, and consulting services. Kelly serves clients around the
globe and provides employment to 650,000 employees annually. Revenue in
2008 was $5.5 billion. Visit www.kellyservices.com.