Kelly Services(R) Canada Receives 2012 ACSESS Education Award


TORONTO--(Marketwire - May 16, 2012) - Kelly Services Canada has been awarded the 2012 ACSESS Education Award from the Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services (ACSESS) for demonstrating an exceptional, ongoing commitment to employee education and awareness.

To qualify, Kelly® demonstrated its commitment to providing continuous learning opportunities to its permanent employees at every level, including specific industry training, awareness programs and conferences, as well as coaching, social collaboration and continuing education assistance. Kelly also demonstrated its dedication to the personal and professional development of its temporary workforce through the Kelly Learning Center®, a 'virtual university' that provides access to more than 3,000 online courses.

"We are honoured to receive this outstanding award," said Kelly Services Vice President and General Manager of Canadian Operations, Kristin Supancich. "Our commitment to the continued learning of our extended employee base is what sets Kelly apart in providing our candidates with personal development opportunities and our customers the best in service and talent."

This is the second year in a row that Kelly has been presented with a Corporate Award from ACSESS. Last year, Kelly won the Health & Safety Award for its commitment to a systemic health and safety management program, including internal communication, general awareness about risks and prevention initiatives, and involvement in industry programs.

About Kelly Services®
Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB) is a leader in providing workforce solutions. Kelly® offers a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services as well as world-class staffing on a temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct-hire basis. Serving clients around the globe, Kelly provides employment to more than 550,000 employees annually. Revenue in 2011 was $5.6 billion. Visit www.kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook®, LinkedIn®, and Twitter®. Click to download The Talent Project, a free iPad app by Kelly Services.

Contact Information:

Media Contact:
Kate Samson
(416) 646-4249
kate.samson@kellyservices.com