Kelly reviews

3.6

71% would recommend to a friend

(6,842 total reviews)
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Chris Layden

81% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Kelly has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 6,842 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 28, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great reputation nationally, upward growth mobility and opportunity to advance, and awesome leadership at the executive level.

Cons

Localized leadership clearly promoted due to tenure rather than merit. Senseless SOP's at the local level. Double standards from local leadership demanding higher GP from staff, while simultaneously lowering GP to keep their bigger local clients. 9 of 10 largest local accounts were negotiated at the National Level, with little to no local assistance from leadership or otherwise. Widespread Nepotism and meritless tenure in St. Louis dominating promotion, growth, and overall success of any individual despite actual results. Tendency to staff rather than recruit. Desire "easy to fill" high GP, BPO type, service oriented staffing. Local office ineffective recruiting harder to fill positions with smaller candidate pools. Unless you have a close personal relationship with leadership before you start, I wouldn't suggest working for Kelly Services in St. Louis.

4.0
Apr 26, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great opportunity for advancement and the very reputable company to work for.

Cons

At times there are challenges with getting additional resources.

4.0
Apr 24, 2011

Can find you work fast

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Kelly can find you work quite fast. I had a job within a few days after meeting with a staffing supervisor.

Cons

the obvious: it's temporary and thus no job security or benefits

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