Kelly reviews

3.7

73% would recommend to a friend

(1,625 total reviews)
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Chris Layden

83% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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1.0
Apr 13, 2026
Recommend
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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
2mo
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
Mar 11, 2026

Underpaid, overworked

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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
3mo
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
4.0
Mar 6, 2026

Great people

Recommend
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Pros

Great people to work with here.

Cons

Little clarity on pay structure increases.

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Kelly Response
3mo
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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