Insights | Kelly Services United States

Employee Engagement

9 min read | April 9, 2025

Unite Your Hybrid Teams with These Employee Engagement Activities

By Alex Foster, Vice President of People Experience at Kelly In today's workplace, hybrid work... Read More

HR Compliance

9 min read | April 7, 2025

7 HR Compliance Best Practices to Strengthen Your Organization's Risk Management

By Nicholas Kowalczyk, Vice President, Chief Risk, Compliance, and Privacy Officer at Kelly The... Read More

HR Compliance

12 min read | April 7, 2025

Navigating Labor Law Updates: A Practical Guide for HR Professionals

By Nicholas Kowalczyk, Vice President, Chief Risk, Compliance, and Privacy Officer at Kelly ... Read More

Employee Engagement

5 min read | April 1, 2025

AI Adoption Starts With Trust: Building Your Team's Confidence

By Amy Bouque, Chief People Officer at Kelly My team hit a creative wall. We'd been circling the... Read More

AI & Automation

7 min read | March 20, 2025

The Role of Recruitment Process Automation in High-Volume Hiring

By: Ed Pederson, Head of Innovation, Kelly American businesses face a complex hiring challenge as... Read More

AI & Automation

8 min read | March 19, 2025

Hiring 2.0: How AI in Recruitment Powers a Smarter Talent Pipeline

By: Ed Pederson, Head of Innovation, Kelly Hiring great people with the right skills and... Read More

Case Study

2 min read | August 13, 2024

Semiconductor manufacturer achieves timely tool installation with BPO solution: skilled talent, on-site management

Challenge: Short deadline for tool installation project forcing costly, high turnover. A top... Read More

Case Study

2 min read | July 19, 2024

BPO model achieves $6.5MM in cost savings for semiconductor manufacturer.

A leading semiconductor manufacturer needed help addressing complex staffing needs across multiple... Read More

Case Study

1 min read | October 18, 2023

Kelly supports U.S. semiconductor manufacturing

While navigating intellectual property (IP) restrictions, Kelly provides long-term business process... Read More

Case Study

2 min read | October 17, 2023

Kelly reduced turnover by 12% for transportation and logistics company

When a U.S.-based transportation and logistics company began experiencing high turnover, they... Read More

Case Study

2 min read | October 13, 2023

Kelly33 provides retailer top talent to keep production on track

When a large-and-growing American home goods distributor began to feel the financial effects of... Read More

Case Study

2 min read | September 14, 2023

Kelly saves leading auto company $8 million by outsourcing their fleet vehicle inspections

A large OEM was outsourcing vehicle inspection services for its Fleet Remarketing Operations, about... Read More

Article

5 min read | February 7, 2023

Want to Improve Your Recruiting Outcomes? End Outdated Hiring Practices.

Employers tried various new approaches to attract talent in 2022, but hiring headwinds remain... Read More

Article

4 min read | February 6, 2023

I-9 Compliance & You: What Companies Need to Know

Whether your team is ramping quickly to meet demand, or hiring for the long-term, placing staff to... Read More

Article

12 min read | January 30, 2023

EVP: Your talent attraction and retention secret weapon

In the midst of what will likely go down in history as the most challenging hiring market of our... Read More

Article

7 min read | November 9, 2022

Navigating Manufacturing’s Busiest Hiring Season in a Tough Talent Market

‘Tis the busiest season for manufacturing, and this year is even more demanding than usual. While... Read More

Article

6 min read | September 30, 2022

Rethinking “the temp treatment”

Utter the word ‘temp’ among a group of full-time employees (FTEs) and you’re likely to get a... Read More

Case Study

2 min read | September 1, 2022

Kelly reduces turnover and product backlog for manufacturer in 2 months

Critically understaffed and slow to get product out the door, a popular, fast-growing... Read More

Article

5 min read | November 17, 2021

Overcoming supply chain and talent shortages with BPO

The pandemic revealed weaknesses in the global supply chain with the power to halt the flow of... Read More

Manufacturing & Production

4 min read | August 2, 2021

It’s time to shift your thinking about work shifts

Chances are, you’re all too familiar with the pain staff shortages are causing your operation these... Read More

Article

6 min read | April 9, 2021

Work of the future: How upskilling charts the course

New Kelly® survey reveals worker and manager attitudes toward automation, highlights growing... Read More

Remote work

3 min read | February 12, 2021

Tips for Making Your Video Meetings More Inclusive

The novelty of Zoom, Webex, and Microsoft Teams meetings has worn off. Now, virtual meetings are... Read More

General

3 min read | February 11, 2021

3 Ways Managers Can Support Employees' Mental Health

According to Glassdoor, in recent years, mental health has become a growing workplace concern. Now,... Read More

General

3 min read | February 11, 2021

More Diverse Teams Are Smarter and More Creative

In recent years, there’s been a significant societal push for more diversity in the workplace. But... Read More

Recruiting and Hiring

3 min read | February 11, 2021

Increasing Workforce Diversity by Rooting Out Hiring Biases

Despite the fact that diverse teams are more creative and productive, hiring biases still... Read More

General

4 min read | February 11, 2021

How to Lead When Your Team Is Exhausted

Let’s face it: 2020 was exhausting. The stress of having to adapt to social distancing and working... Read More

Case Study

2 min read | January 12, 2021

Kelly finds 34 accountants in 2 weeks

Kelly Professional & Industrial finds 34 accountants in two weeks for a major health insurance... Read More

General

3 min read | January 7, 2021

The Future of Work Requires a Return to Apprenticeships

According to the World Economic Forum, by 2022, there will be a shift of 42 percent in required... Read More

General

4 min read | January 7, 2021

Stop Asking Applicants About Their Criminal History

Depending on your company and location, you might still be asking job applicants whether or not... Read More

Science & Clinical

3 min read | January 7, 2021

Achieving Equity for Women in STEM

There are increasingly more career opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering, and... Read More

General

2 min read | January 7, 2021

Could COVID Have a Silver Lining for Equity and Belonging in the Workplace?

The coronavirus pandemic is arguably one of the most intimidating things any of us have experienced... Read More

Article

3 min read | January 5, 2021

New normal? We got this, and we can prove it

We didn’t see the pandemic coming either. But when COVID-19 hit, we were ready. That’s because... Read More

General

2 min read | December 15, 2020

Why HR Needs to Focus on the Barriers Against Working Mothers

More and more women with children are juggling work and a career—yet according to Forbes, women are... Read More

General

3 min read | December 15, 2020

Why Hiring During COVID Is Different Than in Previous Downturns-And How a Staffing Agency Can Help

In the spring of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly changed the labor market. Many businesses... Read More

General

3 min read | December 15, 2020

How to Give Hard Feedback That Helps People Grow

As a manager, you evaluate your team members’ work and provide them with feedback. This is easy... Read More

Article

2 min read | December 14, 2020

Manage HR Magazine: How do you develop your leaders when everyone’s remote?

KellyConnect® trains more than 200 team leads virtually every year Original article published by... Read More

General

2 min read | December 14, 2020

Four Things Every Company Should Do to Retain Underrepresented Talent

Over the past years, there’s been a growing awareness of the fact that minorities face stereotyping... Read More

General

2 min read | December 14, 2020

Will the Pandemic Set Back Gender Equality?

Being a working mother is challenging enough. But ever since the pandemic hit, it’s more stressful... Read More

Article

3 min read | December 9, 2020

Five ways to attract and retain talent in your ‘new normal’

Pay, environment, and more in today’s market There’s never been a year like 2020. Talent... Read More

General

3 min read | November 10, 2020

Executives say COVID-19 sped up digital transformation

As McKinsey Digital points out, in addition to the coronavirus pandemic being a dire humanitarian... Read More

General

2 min read | November 9, 2020

How to prioritize your team's professional development—even remotely

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented situation. Within the span of a few short weeks... Read More

General

3 min read | November 9, 2020

4 behaviors of leaders who embrace change

If there’s one truth we all know, it’s that change is inevitable. However, in recent years, the... Read More

Case Study

3 min read | October 1, 2020

Kelly Helps Fortune 10 Manufacturer

First 1...then 2...then 10. This top-ranked manufacturer continues to grow its partnership with... Read More

General

3 min read | October 1, 2020

Is it discriminatory to require applicants to have a college degree?

“Bachelor’s degree required.” For many managers, it’s almost automatic to specify a four-year... Read More

General

2 min read | October 1, 2020

Why is labor mobility important?

Labor mobility is the movement of workers throughout different positions or grades in an... Read More

General

4 min read | October 1, 2020

Upskilling employees has direct business and cultural impacts

According to PwC, 79 percent of CEOs state that a lack of key skills is threatening the potential... Read More

General

3 min read | September 30, 2020

Training accessibility isn't just an economic issue—it’s also one of racial equality

Unfortunately, race still plays a significant role in income disparity in America. To illustrate: ... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | September 25, 2020

Job mobility and why it matters for retention

According to the Society for Human Resource Management, employers that promote job mobility within... Read More

Managing Employees

2 min read | September 25, 2020

3 Reasons to grow talent you have into leaders you need

Finding competent and inspiring leaders is a considerable challenge for organizations. Yet it... Read More

General

3 min read | September 25, 2020

Why the lack of job mobility is a problem, and how we can fix it

In recent years, there’s been a lack of job mobility — in other words, fewer people are advancing... Read More

General

3 min read | July 15, 2020

Creating an equitable workplace

Our world is changing rapidly. Diverse groups who have long been disadvantaged due to factors like... Read More

General

3 min read | July 15, 2020

The important difference between workplace equity and equality

Equity and equality. The difference between these words is a mere two letters — but there’s a... Read More

General

3 min read | July 15, 2020

Creating an equitable employee handbook

Your employee handbook is an important resource for your company’s leadership and employees. Its... Read More

General

3 min read | July 15, 2020

5 Books to help you foster a more diverse and inclusive workplace

Are you motivated to build a more equitable workplace? Then it’s good to know that there are... Read More

Case Study

3 min read | June 22, 2020

Leading machine tool manufacturer finds Controller

Leading machine tool manufacturer finds Controller by placing order on Kelly Finance & Accounting®... Read More

Case Study

2 min read | June 22, 2020

Kelly helps Salesforce stay ahead

Kelly Finance & Accounting® helps Salesforce.com stay ahead of the curve through a critical period Read More

Science & Clinical

3 min read | April 1, 2020

Leveling the playing field for women in STEM

Despite recent efforts to encourage more women to enter — and stay in — Science, Technology,... Read More

Engineering

Manufacturing 4.0: trends engineers need to know

What major trends can engineering leaders expect to see through 2020 that may impact their access... Read More

General

3 min read | February 26, 2020

Getting ready to hire a recent college grad? Here's how to set them up for success

Considering hiring college grads as part of your talent strategy? Here’s what you need to know to... Read More

General

3 min read | February 26, 2020

Employee Appreciation Day

According to the National Day Calendar, the first Friday in March is Employee Appreciation Day.... Read More

Engineering

4 min read | February 4, 2020

Engineers Week: 5 ways to celebrate, attract, and retain engineering talent

National Engineers Week, or EWeek, is celebrated the third week in February. Founded in 1951 by the... Read More

General

3 min read | January 6, 2020

Stay in the trenches to be a great leader: top 4 tips

Do you want to be a truly great manager — a leader your people unfailingly look to for guidance and... Read More

General

2 min read | January 6, 2020

What's your management style?

Do you always listen to your employees’ input before making decisions and assigning tasks? Or do... Read More

General

3 min read | December 5, 2019

What is situational leadership?

If you want to succeed as a manager, it’s important to keep expanding your knowledge and honing... Read More

General

3 min read | December 5, 2019

How to manage a constantly complaining employee

Do you have an employee who’s always complaining — whether that’s about a project, the workload, or... Read More

General

3 min read | December 5, 2019

Be a great manager - learn and practice active listening

Managing is all about communication. And since communication is a two-way street, you should not... Read More

Managing Employees

4 min read | October 17, 2019

4 Ways to stoke your team’s creativity

Creativity – the ability to come up with unexpected, original ideas and solutions – is an integral... Read More

General

2 min read | October 12, 2019

How gaining international experience can make you a better manager

Thanks to increased globalization, as well as powerful enterprise and collaboration software, an... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | August 2, 2019

How to effectively provide feedback

Effective feedback is crucial for leading your employees to success. A study on the impact of... Read More

Managing Employees

4 min read | August 2, 2019

How to support a dyslexic employee

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disorders, according to a recent report by Dyslexia... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | April 30, 2019

10 traits of an effective people leader

Behind every successful team, there’s a good manager — someone who motivates their employees and... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | April 8, 2019

7 Ways to support your interns' career growth

With spring just around the corner and summer not too far away, you might be considering offering a... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | March 1, 2019

4 Ways to show team appreciation and boost productivity

In today's fast-paced and demanding work environment, it's not uncommon for worker morale to take a... Read More

Managing Employees

2 min read | March 1, 2019

The Value of Face Time to Increase Engagement

A growing number of managers are seeing less and less of their employees due to remote work and... Read More

Managing Employees

4 min read | February 25, 2019

Career opportunities? They're in your network!

According to Roy Maurer in his SHRM article “Employee Referrals Remain Top Source for Hires,”... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | February 4, 2019

Tips for becoming a more innovative manager

Innovation is key to progress. It sparks new ideas that can streamline how you work and help your... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | February 4, 2019

Meetings that matter: 8 ways to lead more effective meetings

Meetings can be time-consuming and even boring — and many people consider them a waste of time. Yet... Read More

General

2 min read | January 30, 2019

Why You Should Ditch Annual Performance Reviews

Many companies have already ditched the annual performance review. If yours isn’t among them, then... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | January 8, 2019

Four tips to help struggling employees

Sometimes, employees struggle at work. Maybe a new hire’s having trouble adjusting to your... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | January 8, 2019

The importance of one-on-one check-ins with your supervisor

As a manager, it’s your daily duty to oversee the overall progress of your team — as well as the... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | January 3, 2019

Pairing Gen Z with Baby Boomers: The value of cross-generational mentoring

It seems like just a few years ago that managers and HR professionals everywhere were talking about... Read More

Managing Employees

5 min read | January 3, 2019

Supporting Your Remote Employees’ Career Development

Remote employment and work-from-home options have become increasingly popular over the last few... Read More

Managing Employees

4 min read | January 3, 2019

The Importance of Asking Employees for Feedback on Your Performance

How often do you ask your employees for feedback on your own performance—and actually receive an... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | January 2, 2019

How to manage interpersonal conflict in your team

Diverse personalities, backgrounds, and beliefs can create a certain amount of conflict within a... Read More

Employment and Workforce Trends

4 min read | December 1, 2018

What managers need to know about Industry 4.0

Smart factories with systems that monitor when raw materials are low and trigger new deliveries.... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | December 1, 2018

Insecure employees? Ways to boost their confidence

One of your employees has worked hard over the past year, and you believe he’s ready to take on... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | October 30, 2018

How to foster innovation in your team

It’s common knowledge that innovation is critical to sustainable business success. As Theodore... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | September 30, 2018

Onboarding new employees: Steps to take so new employees feel comfortable in their new workplace

Hiring new employees is often a time-consuming, costly endeavor. Yet it’s important to understand... Read More

Managing Employees

4 min read | September 30, 2018

Communication is key: Brush up your communication skills to be an even better manager

Are you a good communicator? Or is there room for improvement? If you’ve answered, “Yes!” to the... Read More

Managing Employees

4 min read | August 31, 2018

How learning another language can help you advance

Have you always wanted to learn how to speak Spanish, Chinese or Russian? If you answered sí, shì,... Read More

Managing Employees

4 min read | July 1, 2018

How to Recognize Burnout in Your Employees

Has a usually stellar employee suddenly become negative and unproductive? If so, then he or she... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | May 1, 2018

How to do a Working Lunch Right

Is your team on a hard deadline — and time is running out? Or maybe you’re just starting a new... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | May 1, 2018

What to do if a Key Employee Leaves

We all know there’s never a good time for a key employee to give his or her notice. Perhaps you’re... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | April 1, 2018

The Value of Your Company’s Mission Statement to Motivate Your Team

Do you know what your company’s mission statement is? The odds are great that you’ve answered,... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | March 1, 2018

Checklist for Managing International Virtual Teams

When you're tasked with managing people virtually, there are many things to consider — not least of... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | March 1, 2018

Inspiring a New Direction: Managing Change in Your Team

From the impact of disruptive technology in the workplace to the realities of an evolving... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | February 1, 2018

Finding Your Leadership Guru

The Internet is full of blogs, articles, podcasts, videos, and e-books created by business leaders.... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | February 1, 2018

Do’s and Don’ts of Fostering a Culture of Collaboration

As a manager, you’re probably familiar with current research that states collaborative workplaces... Read More

Managing Employees

4 min read | January 1, 2018

How Being Calm Helps You Be A Better Leader

Every manager has his or her own personality and management style. Yet regardless of whether you’re... Read More

General

3 min read | December 1, 2017

How to foster successful team-wide New Year’s resolutions

Many of us make New Year’s resolutions, but have you ever considered that they can be effective... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | November 1, 2017

Do's and don'ts of performance reviews

Most companies expect their managers to give their employees a performance review once a year.... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | November 1, 2017

5 Ways to delegate effectively

If you’re a good manager, you’re probably always looking for ways to become a great one. Sound... Read More

General

3 min read | November 1, 2017

The benefits of establishing a mentorship program in a diverse workplace

Today’s workplaces are becoming increasingly diverse, with people from different generations,... Read More

General

2 min read | November 1, 2017

4 ways to get a management job at your dream destination

Do you ever wish you could make a living at your dream destination—but without putting your... Read More

Managing Employees

4 min read | October 28, 2017

Leading Virtual Teams: Do’s and Don’ts

Many managers have recently found themselves in newfound virtual leadership roles. While going... Read More

Managing Employees

2 min read | October 20, 2017

How Online Communities Inspire Leadership

As an aspirational manager, you’re always looking for new ways to enhance your knowledge and skills... Read More

General

4 min read | October 14, 2017

Eight networking mistakes to avoid

Everyone knows networking is important to your career. Contacts you meet at work, during... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | October 10, 2017

Don’t Lose the Momentum of a Good Internship Program!

As summer draws to a close, approximately 1.5 million seasonal interns in the U.S. will be filling... Read More

General

4 min read | October 2, 2017

How to avoid networking burnout

It’s a well-publicized fact that networking is a critical aspect of every manager’s life.... Read More

General

4 min read | September 30, 2017

Beating the competition: adopting habits that get you poised for success

As an aspirational manager, you’ve already mapped out your career path and you know where you’re... Read More

Article

5 min read | September 22, 2017

Three Common Multi-Generational Workplace Problems (And How to Solve Them)

74% of hiring professionals say that the biggest trend shaping the recruitment world right now is... Read More

General

4 min read | September 22, 2017

Tips for handling year-end stress

It was still dark when you left for work this morning. Due to a heavy rainstorm, your commute took... Read More

General

4 min read | September 22, 2017

Jumpstart your network

With the holiday season behind us, it’s time to prepare for the year ahead. As an aspirational... Read More

General

4 min read | September 13, 2017

Get better results by maintaining a good worklife balance

It’s not news that Millennial employees value a good work-life balance. Over the past years,... Read More

General

4 min read | August 22, 2017

Seven things successful managers do every day

Everyone encounters at least one during our career: a highly successful manager who appears to... Read More

General

5 min read | August 14, 2017

Seven publications every manager should read

If you’re a good manager, you make sure to stay up to date on developments in your industry. If... Read More

General

6 min read | August 12, 2017

Top five leadership podcasts for your vacation

Let’s face it: as a manager, even if you’re on a beach thousands of miles from the office, your job... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | May 31, 2017

4 Skills of Highly Successful Multiunit Leaders (And How to Apply Them)

What do successful supermarket chains, fast food restaurant franchises, and chain hotels have in... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | April 28, 2017

The Benefits of a Collaborative Workplace

Is your workplace truly collaborative? Does it offer employees the opportunity to work together... Read More

Managing Employees

3 min read | April 28, 2017

5 Ways to grow employee skillsets

As a manager, it’s your job to provide your people with opportunities to advance their skills. This... Read More

General

4 min read | April 1, 2017

The benefits of establishing an internship program.

The summer is rapidly approaching, and that means a lot of students are looking for internships. If... Read More

General

5 min read | February 2, 2017

Use your fears to advance your career

Does the thought of organizing a high profile conference sponsored by your company make you break... Read More

Managing Employees

2 min read | January 31, 2017

How To Support Your Team During Peak Times

Sooner or later, every manager has to deal with a super busy time, whether that’s due to increased... Read More

Managing Employees

2 min read | January 31, 2017

Five Perks To Woo Employees

Every manager knows that turnover is costly for the company and has the potential to lower employee... Read More

General

4 min read | January 1, 2017

Is your fear of failure holding your team back?

We all know that fear of failure can limit us. But did you know that when managers experience fear... Read More

General

4 min read | January 1, 2017

Strategies from successful formula 1 pit crews that can strengthen your team and beat the competition.

Managers get their inspiration from many different things. Some read books by ancient philosophers... Read More

General

4 min read | November 30, 2016

Strategies for helping your employees through organizational change.

From virtual workplace apps to risk-management software, the number and kind of innovations... Read More

General

4 min read | November 21, 2016

Five things managers can learn from great sports coaches.

In a recent article, BBC Capital pointed out the relationship between performing well in sports and... Read More

General

5 min read | August 3, 2016

What you need to know about Gen Z in the workplace.

For the past decade or so, employers, HR professionals, and recruiters have done their best to... Read More

General

4 min read | April 29, 2016

Top five management mistakes you should always avoid.

“Nobody’s perfect.” That’s the punch line in the 1959 hit movie Some Like It Hot, starring Marilyn... Read More

General

3 min read | April 29, 2016

Recognizing the value of self-taught employees.

Picture this scenario: You’re looking for a new senior systems administrator. You’ve received a... Read More

General

4 min read | April 29, 2016

Why you should stay in touch with alumni.

You’re a great manager. Your people trust you. Your higher ups know they can rely on you. And you... Read More

General

5 min read | April 5, 2016

Five strengths to cultivate to become a better manager.

Not everyone is a natural born leader. Luckily, the ability to manage people can be cultivated.... Read More

General

4 min read | February 26, 2016

Improving trustworthiness helps managers succeed.

In a year of campaigns and promises, it's often the trustworthiness of a candidate that makes the... Read More

Managing Employees

4 min read | February 3, 2016

The value of supporting a grieving employee.

During your career, there’s a very realistic chance that you’ll encounter a grieving employee.... Read More

General

4 min read | February 3, 2016

Tips for improving an underachieving employee’s performance.

You’re about to start work on a quarterly report, but suddenly you realize you haven’t received the... Read More

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