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
May 12, 2026

Waste of time

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Absolutely no pros to list

Cons

You’re gonna waste ridiculous amounts of time filling out paperwork and applying for jobs that they won’t even contact you for once you leave

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Kelly Response
2w
Thank you for taking the time to share this. We understand your concerns around the application process and communication throughout the job search experience. Feedback like this is important, and we’ll share it with the appropriate teams as we continue working to improve the experience for candidates. — Kelly People Experience Team
5.0
May 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I've really enjoyed working with Kelly this year. My position was as a long-term substitute, for the entire school year. I was able to communicate with our district supervisor easily and get coverage when needed.

Cons

None, this is an excellent company to work with as a substitute!

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Kelly Response
2w
Thank you so much for your positive review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated and encourages us to continue striving for excellence. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for all our employees.
5.0
May 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Onboarding was relatively simple and expeditious. My assignments were easy to locate and cooperating staff have been helpful.

Cons

No concerns with my assignements

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Kelly Response
2w
Thank you so much for your positive review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
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