The company topped the
annual list, and also claimed the No. 2 on the 2023 ranking of America’s best
professional recruiting firms after an extensive survey of recruiters, hiring
managers, and job seekers. Both awards were jointly announced by Forbes and
Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
For the rankings,
Statista surveyed 5,200 external recruiters, human resources managers, and
participants who have worked with at least one of the ranked firms. The
temporary staffing firms list features the top 150 companies that focus on
matching candidates with employers for temporary and contract positions.
The professional
recruiting firms ranking consists of the top 200 companies that specialize in
filling positions with salaries of up to $100,000.
“At Kelly, we believe
that the impact of the right job on your life is limitless, and that the impact
of the right talent on your business is limitless,” says Peter Quigley
president and CEO of Kelly. “We put exceptional talent and client
experiences above everything else, and we’re proud to be recognized for
connecting people to work in ways that enrich their lives, and
companies to the people who drive innovation and growth.”
Kelly states its success
is rooted in its specialty solutions strategy, 76 years of staffing experience,
investments in technology, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
In its science,
engineering, technology, and telecom business, Kelly specializes in placing
experts who solve critical challenges, from curing genetic diseases to
developing sources of alternative energy to modernizing transportation and
communications.
Kelly Education,
meanwhile, states it is the largest provider of substitute teachers in the
U.S. and staffs school districts with specialized talent, including para
educators, tutors, and physical and mental health therapists. It also
specializes in recruiting K-12 superintendents and higher education executives.
“The world of work is
evolving rapidly, and our specialty businesses are keenly tuned into the
challenges and opportunities employers and job seekers face today,” says
Quigley. “We’ve combined that expertise with strategic investments in tools and
technology that improve the job search and hiring process.”
