KellyOCG recognized as a Leader and Star Performer in Everest Group's 2025 PEAK Matrix for workforce management solutions.
Quiver AI Summary
KellyOCG®, part of Kelly® (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), has been awarded Leader status in Everest Group’s 2025 PEAK Matrix® for both Contingent Workforce Management (CWM) / Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Services Procurement / Statement of Work (SOW), and recognized as a Star Performer in the SOW category. Debra Timmerman, President of Global MSP Solutions at KellyOCG, highlighted the company's commitment to client growth through advanced technology and analytics. Following its acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners, KellyOCG has enhanced its offerings in workforce management, integrating resources to strengthen its Enterprise Talent Management function. Everest Group noted KellyOCG's solidified market position through innovations in its technology stack and a comprehensive advisory framework, which contributed to its rankings as a Leader and Star Performer. The PEAK Matrix® provides a data-driven assessment of service providers, categorizing them based on several key performance indicators.
Potential Positives
- KellyOCG has been named a Leader on Everest Group’s 2025 PEAK Matrix® for both Contingent Workforce Management (CWM) / Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Services Procurement / Statement of Work (SOW), highlighting its strong market presence and capabilities.
- The business also received recognition as a Star Performer in the SOW category, indicating significant improvements and advancements in that area.
- Significant investments in contingent workforce management and services procurement solutions, including the acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners, enhance KellyOCG's service offerings and competitiveness in the market.
- KellyOCG's AI-powered tools and robust analytics ecosystem provide clients with competitive advantages, showcasing the company's commitment to innovation and client success.
Potential Negatives
- Although recognized as a Leader and Star Performer, the press release may not address specific challenges or setbacks faced by KellyOCG that could impact its future performance.
- The lack of detailed financial information or metrics in the release may raise questions regarding the company's growth and profitability in the context of its recent acquisitions and investments.
- While the focus is on technology and innovation, there is no mention of customer feedback or satisfaction levels, which are critical for validating the effectiveness of their solutions.
FAQ
What recognition did KellyOCG receive from Everest Group in 2025?
KellyOCG was named a Leader in Contingent Workforce Management and Services Procurement, and a Star Performer in the SOW category.
How does KellyOCG support client growth?
KellyOCG invests in solutions, technology, and analytics to help clients manage their workforce and service providers effectively.
What important acquisition did KellyOCG make?
KellyOCG acquired Motion Recruitment Partners, enhancing its capabilities in contingent workforce management and services procurement.
What is the PEAK Matrix® used for?
Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® provides an objective assessment of global CWM/MSP and SOW providers based on market impact and capabilities.
How does KellyOCG leverage technology in its services?
KellyOCG utilizes AI-powered tools, analytics, and a modular framework to improve talent sourcing, compliance, and supplier visibility.
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$KELYA Insider Trading Activity
$KELYA insiders have traded $KELYA stock on the open market 4 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 4 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $KELYA stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- NICOLA M SOARES (Senior Vice President) sold 27,412 shares for an estimated $368,055
- DANIEL H MALAN (Senior Vice President) has made 0 purchases and 3 sales selling 25,490 shares for an estimated $353,418.
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
$KELYA Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 93 institutional investors add shares of $KELYA stock to their portfolio, and 94 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- CSM ADVISORS, LLC added 410,335 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $4,805,022
- CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC added 368,544 shares (+56.7%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $4,315,650
- NUVEEN, LLC removed 353,336 shares (-53.2%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $4,137,564
- MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC removed 290,513 shares (-24.4%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $3,401,907
- BLACKROCK, INC. removed 222,917 shares (-7.9%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $2,610,358
- TWO SIGMA ADVISERS, LP added 219,600 shares (+106.8%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $2,571,516
- HRT FINANCIAL LP removed 209,984 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $2,458,912
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
$KELYA Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $KELYA in the last several months. We have seen 1 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Barrington Research issued a "Outperform" rating on 09/23/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for $KELYA, check out Quiver Quantitative's $KELYA forecast page.
Full Release
TROY, Mich., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KellyOCG ® , the outsourcing and consulting group of specialty talent solutions provider Kelly ® (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), has been named a Leader on Everest Group’s 2025 PEAK Matrix ® for both Contingent Workforce Management (CWM) / Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Services Procurement / Statement of Work (SOW). The business was also recognized as a Star Performer in the SOW category.
“At KellyOCG, we obsess over our clients’ growth and invest in solutions that make it easy to manage your entire workforce and service providers,” Debra Timmerman, President of Global MSP Solutions at KellyOCG, said. “Our unrivaled technology stack provides detailed analytics, actionable insights, and streamlined access to talent, suppliers, and services. This recognition reflects that our AI-powered tools and dedicated consultants give clients a competitive advantage in today’s talent market.”
Following Kelly’s acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners, KellyOCG has made significant investments in contingent workforce management and services procurement solutions, combining legacy resources from KellyOCG and Kelly Professional & Industrial with capabilities from Sevenstep into a new Enterprise Talent Management function.
“KellyOCG has strengthened its presence in the CWM market through its Enterprise Talent Management model and the acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners, including Sevenstep,” Krishna Charan, Vice President, Everest Group, said. “It continues to strengthen its Helix UX and analytics ecosystem for streamlined talent channel selection and total workforce visibility, along with its Direct Sourcing 360, IC solutions, and AI-driven innovations. With the integration of Sevayo ® Insights , investments in modular SOW solutions, and strong stakeholder management, KellyOCG continued to solidify its position as a Leader on Everest Group’s 2025 CWM/MSP PEAK Matrix ® .”
“KellyOCG is solidifying its SOW capabilities with a modular framework that integrates Helix UX, Helix Analytics, Globality, and TDX to deliver end-to-end sourcing, compliance, and supplier visibility,” Charan said. “Its expanded advisory support, AI-driven triage tools for job classification, and agentic automation pilots for cross-platform workflows, combined with buyer-recognized strengths in technology and stakeholder management, helped it secure its positioning as a Leader and Star Performer on Everest Group’s 2025 Services Procurement/SOW PEAK Matrix ® .”
Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix ® provides an objective, data-driven assessment of global CWM/MSP and SOW providers based on their market impact, vision and capability. Providers are assessed in seven categories: market adoption, portfolio mix, value delivered, scope of service offerings, innovation and investments, delivery footprint, and vision and strategy. They are ranked as Leaders, Major Contenders or Aspirants. Star Performers are identified based on year-over-year performance movement on the PEAK Matrix ® .
About KellyOCG
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KellyOCG connects companies with the talented people they need to fuel and grow their business through our unrivaled global talent supply chain and leading workforce solutions including Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). We combine decades of people industry experience with proprietary insights and a continued focus on technology to produce world-class programs that meet an organization's unique workforce needs and can start them on their journey to total talent management. Our ability to anticipate what's next for talent solutions drives us to challenge the status quo making us a trusted partner for our global client portfolio, which spans leading industries across North America, APAC and EMEA. Visit
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About Everest Group
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