Introduction

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Our sustainability report is prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 2021 Universal Standards and informed by disclosure guidelines from the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). Our climate-related disclosures are structured in alignment with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework, and we apply industry-specific metrics from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Professional & Commercial Services Standard to support comparability. In addition, our reporting is informed by the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), as reflected in our annual Communication on Progress (COP).

This report provides sustainability metrics and narrative for the 2025 calendar year (January 1 to December 31, 2025), including aggregated data and insights from previous years, as well as upcoming initiatives for 2026. Unless otherwise stated, environmental and emissions data reflect global operations under Kelly’s operational control and include Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Scope 3 emissions are reported where relevant but have not been subject to third-party assurance for 2025.

The Corporate Sustainability team led data collection in collaboration with key operational functions across Kelly. The Internal Audit team reviewed the data to ensure accuracy and consistency; any estimates or approximations are clearly noted. Detailed assumptions, methodologies, and secondary data sources are available in the Sustainability Index.

This report aligns with external non-financial sustainability assessments, including CDP and EcoVadis. Figures may be rounded to the nearest whole number, and minor discrepancies in totals or percentages may occur. While this report has not been subject to a comprehensive audit, 2025 Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions data were independently assured at a limited level by Apex Companies, LLC.

We continue to evaluate opportunities to reduce emissions across our operations and strengthen sustainability governance to support long-term value creation. These forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. For additional information regarding these risks, please refer to the company’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

INTRODUCTION

About This Report

Questions or feedback?

Please contact us at: sustainability@kellyservices.com

Message from Our CEO

Chris Layden

This is my first opportunity to introduce Kelly's annual sustainability report, and I want to start with something I believe to my core: the work we do at Kelly is inherently purpose-driven. Connecting people to meaningful work — work that enriches their lives — is our most direct contribution to the world. We don't need to look far to see that purpose at work. It shows up in the first jobs we help people land, the careers we help build and reshape, and the barriers to employment we help remove.

That conviction is why I joined Kelly last year, and it's why our sustainability commitments matter deeply to me.

As we celebrate our 80th year, the world we operate in is changing fast. Our clients expect partners who operate with integrity. Our talent expects employers who stand for something. And our investors expect leaders who govern with transparency and manage for the long term. That's the standard we hold ourselves to at Kelly.

Our environmental work in 2025 has continued to build on a strong foundation. We're measuring and reporting our GHG emissions, working toward science-based emissions reduction targets, and holding ourselves to independent assurance on that data. These aren't just compliance exercises. They reflect how we run our business.

Accountability is a non-negotiable here. We say what we'll do, and we measure whether we deliver.

On the social side, our most powerful work happens at the intersection of access and opportunity. In 2025, we expanded programs that upskill workers, promoted inclusion and belonging across our global organization, and deepened partnerships that create pathways to employment for people who need them most. This is Kelly at its best.

I'm proud of the foundation we've built. And I'm clear-eyed about how much more we can do as we grow profitably while doing right by the people and companies we serve.

The pages that follow tell our sustainability story in detail, prepared in accordance with GRI and SASB standards and guided by our longstanding commitment as a United Nations Global Compact signatory. I hope you'll read them with the same pride I feel in Kelly and what we're building each day in communities around the world.

Chris Layden
CEO

$4.3B

20.1%

TOTAL REVENUE

GROSS PROFIT RATE

4,800+

OVER 4,800 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE

79

FOUNDED IN 1946
(OVER 79 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE)

375,000

~375,000 GLOBAL TALENT PLACEMENTS ACROSS A DIVERSE CLIENT BASE

Largest

U.S. WORKFORCE PROVIDER IN EDUCATION (SIA, 2025)

INTRODUCTION

About Kelly

We are a global specialty talent solutions company with a legacy of connecting people to work in ways that enrich their lives.

Founded in 1946 by William Russell Kelly, the company pioneered the staffing industry by creating new workforce opportunities—particularly for women who entered the labor force during World War II. Since then, Kelly has continued to evolve alongside the changing world of work—helping individuals build skills, access opportunities, and adapt to emerging technologies.

Today, Kelly delivers innovative workforce solutions that help organizations access, manage, and develop talent while enabling individuals to find meaningful work. With deep expertise across industries and talent segments, Kelly serves clients and talent through three primary business units: Kelly Education, Kelly Science, Engineering & Technology (SET), and Kelly Enterprise Talent Management (ETM).

As a company operating at the intersection of talent supply and demand, Kelly plays a unique role in shaping the future of work. Through initiatives like Equity@Work, Kelly works to remove barriers to employment and expand access to opportunity—helping build a more connected, resilient, and future-ready workforce.

Headquartered in the United States, Kelly serves a wide-ranging portfolio of clients across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, delivering workforce solutions that drive business performance while creating lasting value for individuals and communities.

Our Divisions

Celebrating 80 Years of Impact

The Kelly Advantage

Transforming Opportunities into Impact

Kelly is not just a staffing company; we are an opportunity company.

Our mission is to connect people with meaningful work that promotes growth, fulfillment, and contribution. When individuals are matched to the right opportunities, the positive effects extend beyond the workplace, strengthening families, communities, and economies.

By prioritizing people in all we do, we strive to create enduring value for our candidates, employees, clients, and the communities we serve.

Our Noble Purpose

We connect people to work in ways that enrich their lives.

Our Strategic Vision

The Kelly Talent Promise

The Kelly Talent Promise reflects our commitment to putting people first. This five-point promise applies to all Kelly employees globally, including those on assignment and our corporate workforce. As a partner, we connect talent with meaningful opportunities and work with clients who share our expectations for safety, inclusion, and respect.

Safety: We actively maintain high standards of workplace safety, data privacy, and fair pay.
Value: We recognize your value as a worker—and more importantly as a person. We expect our clients to do the same.
Well-being: We support your well-being through a variety of ways to work, perks, and work-related resources.
Investment: We invest our time, expertise, and resources in providing valuable work experience and professional development.
Opportunity: We continually expand our job openings, creating new opportunities for you to thrive throughout your career.

Be the top workforce solutions provider that drives limitless opportunities and growth by connecting organizations with specialty talent.

Learn more about the Kelly Advantage.

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Awards and Recognition

We are honored to be recognized by leading organizations for our culture, impact, and performance. These acknowledgements reflect our commitment to supporting talent, fostering openness, and delivering responsible workforce solutions. Recognition from peers and industry leaders motivates us to continually strengthen our programs, partnerships, and results. A selection of recent awards is included below; for a comprehensive list, visit our Awards page.

Kelly Named One of America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms and One of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms in 2025 by Forbes for the third straight year.

Kelly Earned 2025 Military Friendly Employer Designation and Military Friendly Spouse Employer Designation for the 10^th year.

Kelly Named a Top Company for Remote Jobs in 2025 and is one of only six employers to make this list every year since 2014.

In 2025, Kelly received multiple recognitions from Everest Group as Leaders and Star Performers across key workforce solutions categories:

MSP and Services Procurement (KellyOCG)
Contingent Staffing (Kelly Professional & Industrial, Kelly Engineering)
US IT Contingent Staffing (Kelly + Motion Recruitment)
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (KellyOCG + Sevenstep)

KellyOCG + Sevenstep Named No. 1 Provider of Total Workforce Solutions by Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings, and No. 1 in Size of Deal and No. 3 Overall in RPO in 2025.

Kelly Named One of the Largest Firms in the U.S., and One of the Largest Firms Globally by Staffing Industry Analysts in 2025.

EcoVadis Silver Supplier Status – Business Sustainability: Ranked in the top 5% of companies in the temporary employment agency industry and the 85th percentile of all companies assessed.

CDP 2025 – B‑ Score (Management Band): Received a B- score from CDP, recognizing Kelly’s efforts to manage climate-related impacts within the Specialized Professional Services activity group.