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Forbes Names Kelly One of America’s Best Employers for Women
Recognition comes ahead of company’s 75th anniversary in October, celebrating a history of breaking barriers for women in the workforce TROY, Mich., Aug. 23,
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[{"type":"text","content":"Recognition comes ahead of company’s 75th anniversary in October, celebrating a history of breaking barriers for women in the workforce\nTROY, Mich., Aug. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kelly® has blazed trails for women since 1946 when William Russell Kelly founded the company and pioneered the staffing industry. Kelly sought to connect women, who had kept America’s economy moving forward during World War II and suddenly found themselves replaced by returning servicemen, with work in Detroit’s booming business districts. Today Kelly places talent with companies around the world and, ahead of its 75th anniversary, has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women. “This recognition is a testament to our history of connecting women with work in ways that enrich their lives and speaks volumes to our culture,” Chief People Officer Amy Bouque says. “We’re proud to be recognized for our leadership in providing fulfilling and rewarding careers to women everywhere.” The Forbes recognition is based on market research by Statista Inc. and a survey of 50,000 Americans, including 30,000 women, working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees to identify the companies liked most by female workers. The research also considered representation at the executive and board levels, as well as initiatives to improve gender equity and resolve allegations regarding discrimination or misconduct. The 300 highest-scoring companies made the list. Seven in 10 (71%) of Kelly’s more than 7,000 full-time internal employees are women and 65% of Kelly’s new hires in the United States were female in 2020. Kelly’s U.S. leadership ranks are 39% female, three of the company’s five business units are led by women, and half of President and CEO Peter Quigley’s executive leadership team is made up of women. In addition, 35% of Kelly’s board are women. Kelly’s Leadership in Action program is committed to supporting women in their career advancement as well as promoting leadership opportunities for underrepresented communities. The group has nearly 700 members – both men and women in mid- to senior leadership positions in the Americas and EMEA – and helps them prepare for current and future leadership positions through training programs and networking events. Kelly also launched five employee resource groups, including the Women’s Alliance, w...