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
3.0
Mar 11, 2026

Underpaid, overworked

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good PTO to start Quarterly bonuses (depending on quarterly revenue of your business unit)

Cons

Health insurance from a cheap carrier so coverage is not great Unable to purchase PTO as of 2026 Unable to work from home Workload is unmanageable Expectations constantly change Role is constantly changing Layoffs are common Salaried, unable to be eligible for OT Required to be in office 5x a week 5 Sick days available, if you run out you have to use PTO - again with no ability to work from home.

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Kelly Response
2mo
We appreciate you sharing this, and we hear your concerns. We're committed to continuing to evaluate how we support our teams, and feedback like this is essential. - Kelly People Experience Team
5.0
Mar 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I’ve had a great experience with Kelly. Easy on boarding, good communication, clear expectations, helpful service team. Impressed with how Kelly attempted to find me a new assignment when one was cancelled day of.

Cons

None that I have found so far

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Kelly Response
2mo
Thank for sharing this feedback! We're especially glad our team came through when your assignment was cancelled last minute. That's exactly the kind of support we want every educator to experience. Welcome to the Kelly team, and we hope it continues to be a great fit. - Kelly People Experience Team
4.0
Mar 6, 2026

Great people

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with here.

Cons

Little clarity on pay structure increases.

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Kelly Response
2mo
Great people really do make all the difference – glad that's been your experience here at Kelly. Thanks for providing your feedback! - Kelly People Experience Team
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