Kelly Services (R) Attends the NASDAQ Opening Bell Ceremony

A William Russell Kelly Award-winning employee will attend the ceremony on behalf of Kelly Services

SHANGHAI, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelly Services, Inc.( http://kellyservices.cn ), a leader in providing workforce solutions, has named Frances Yang, luxury and consumer products consultant of Kelly China, a recipient of the "William Russell Kelly Award." This annual award, named after Kelly Services' founder, recognizes a select group of full-time employees for their dedication and commitment to the Company.

Each year, Kelly Services recognizes four employees as William Russell Kelly recipients, one from Kelly's Outsourcing and Consulting Group (KellyOCG) and one from each operating region -- Americas, EMEA and APAC. Ms. Yang is the first William Russell Kelly winner from Shanghai since the awards were introduced in 2004. Her thorough understanding of her industry specializations allows Ms. Yang to advise clients on unique staffing solutions and find the best talent for Kelly's clients.

The winners participate in the NASDAQ opening bell ceremony in New York City every year as the only workforce solution company to open the NASDAQ market on St. Patrick's Day. This year, the live ceremony can be viewed on NASDAQ's website from March 15 9:15 a.m. EST at www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx.

"The William Russell Kelly Award winners have all demonstrated exceptional performance in frontline roles," said George Corona, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Kelly Services. "As the 'face of Kelly' to our customers, candidates and suppliers, these colleagues directly drive our success and shape Kelly's brand. The relationships they build, and the results they deliver, embody Russell Kelly's vision for his company."

About Kelly Services

Kelly Services, Inc., (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) is a leader in providing workforce solutions. Kelly(R) 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 temporary employment to more than 560,000 employees annually. Revenue in 2012 was $5.5 billion. Visit kellyservices.cn( http://www.kellyservices.com/Global/Home ) and connect with us on Facebook( http://www.facebook.com/kellyservices ), LinkedIn( http://www.linkedin.com/companies/kellyservices ), and Twitter( http://www.twitter.com/kellyservices ).

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