Kelly + Motion Recruitment Named IT Contingent Staffing Leader, Star Performer by Everest Group

Kelly + Motion Recruitment has been recognized as an IT Contingent Staffing Leader and Star Performer by Everest Group for its exceptional year-over-year growth in vision, investments, and industry impact. The combined business has demonstrated a strong vision to expand its coverage and has made impactful investments in IT managed services and technological innovation. Kelly became the first company to be named a Leader and Star Performer on all four Everest Group US Contingent Staffing Peak Matrix Assessments.

Kelly + Motion Recruitment, a division of Kelly Services (Nasdaq: KELYA), has been recognized as an IT Contingent Staffing Leader and Star Performer by Everest Group in its 2025 US Contingent Staffing PEAK Matrix® Assessment. This dual recognition underscores the company's remarkable growth and strategic vision following the 2024 acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners.

The combined entity, Kelly + Motion Recruitment, has demonstrated significant improvements across seven categories, including vision, delivery solutions, and technology capabilities. The company has made notable strides in IT managed services and AI implementation, positioning itself as a leader in the industry. This achievement marks the first time a company has attained Leader and Star Performer status across all four Everest Group US Contingent Staffing assessments: IT, engineering, business professional, and industrial talent solutions.

Prior to the acquisition, Motion Recruitment was named a Star Performer, and Kelly was positioned as a Major Contender in IT. However, the combined business has shown substantial growth in its services and potential for future expansion. Everest Group noted that the integration of Motion Recruitment with Kelly has significantly enhanced the company's offerings, particularly in IT managed services and technological innovation.

Kelly + Motion Recruitment has also improved its ranking among the largest IT staffing firms in the United States, moving up to the 11th position from previous individual rankings of 27th and 15th. This improvement reflects the company's exceptional year-over-year growth in vision, investments, and industry impact.

The recognition by Everest Group comes on the heels of Kelly Services' second-quarter 2025 earnings report, which revealed a slight miss on both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue compared to forecasts. Despite the miss, the company's stock price rose by 2.65% in pre-market trading, closing at $12.25. The company reported adjusted EPS of $0.54, falling short of the forecasted $0.5475, and revenue of $1.1 billion, below the expected $1.13 billion. The market's positive reaction may reflect optimism around the company's strategic initiatives and future outlook.

Looking ahead, Kelly + Motion Recruitment is focused on continuing its growth trajectory and expanding its services in targeted industries. The company is committed to technological innovation and AI implementation, positioning itself as a consultative partner for its clients.

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/KELYA/kelly-motion-recruitment-recognized-as-it-contingent-staffing-leader-kijbj12qskr1.html
[2] https://za.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-kelly-services-q2-2025-misses-forecast-shares-rise-93CH-3827073