Kelly reviews

3.6

70% would recommend to a friend

(6,841 total reviews)
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Chris Layden

80% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Kelly has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 6,841 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kelly employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human Resources & Staffing industry (3.8 stars).

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7K reviews
1.0
Apr 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Recognized name in the industry. Decent base salary for the industry

Cons

If you are an experienced salesperson, I do not recommend Kelly. Extreme Micromanagement is a major drain on your time, productivity, and eventually your attitude. When you look around and see that all the reps and or managers have either been there less than one year, or more than 20, you feel like you are just prospecting for your next replacement. High turnover in sales and recruiting makes it difficult to build a territory and trust from your customers.

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Kelly Response
1mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share this in detail — it's clear you came in with real experience and high expectations, and we hear your frustration. Micromanagement and turnover are themes we take seriously, and your point about what it takes to rebuild trust in challenging territories is well noted. We'll share this with our sales leadership team. — Kelly People Experience Team
3.0
Apr 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

By working per diem your schedule is in your hands

Cons

We aren't paid enough for our work

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Kelly Response
1mo
Thanks for sharing this. We're glad the per diem flexibility has given you control over your schedule — and we hear you on pay. Compensation for substitute teachers is something we continue to look at, and feedback like this matters. — Kelly People Experience Team
3.0
Mar 29, 2026

Kelly

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits for sure

Cons

Not many to think of

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Kelly Response
2mo
Thanks for sharing your experience. We're glad the pay and benefits are working for you. We appreciate you taking a moment to leave feedback. - Kelly People Experience Team
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