Press Release Details

TROY, MI (April 22, 2008) -- Kelly Services, Inc., a world leader in human resources solutions, today announced results for the first quarter of 2008.

Carl T. Camden, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced revenue for the first quarter of 2008 totaled $1.4 billion, a 3% increase compared to the corresponding quarter in 2007.

Earnings from operations for the first quarter of 2008 totaled $12.9 million, a 23% increase compared to $10.5 million reported for the first quarter of 2007. Included in earnings from operations in the first quarter of 2007 are $2.6 million of restructuring costs related to our UK operations.

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the first quarter of 2008 were $0.23, an increase of 64% as compared to first quarter 2007 earnings of $0.14 per share. Included in first quarter 2007 diluted earnings is the $0.07 per share cost of the UK restructuring.

Commenting on the results, Camden said, "We're pleased that we delivered another quarter of solid, profitable results, despite the ongoing weak economic conditions and continued softness in the US staffing market. Our strategic commitment to diversify geographically, move into higher-margin, fee-based business, expand our professional and technical businesses, and improve operating margins, is proving its value.

"We have recently completed our organizational alignment to three regions-the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Commencing this quarter, we began the practice of separately reporting our Commercial and Professional and Technical financial results for each region. In addition, we've organized our Staffing Alternatives businesses under our global Outsourcing and Consulting Group."

Camden concluded, "We expect second quarter 2008 earnings from continuing operations to be in the range of $0.37 to $0.41 per share, compared to $0.41 per share from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2007. Included in the second quarter 2007 earnings from continuing operations was $.07 of UK restructuring costs, as well as a $0.07 benefit from a temporary change in French payroll tax law."

In conjunction with its first quarter earnings release, Kelly Services, Inc. will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (ET) on April 22, 2008 to review the results and answer questions. The call may be accessed in one of the following ways:

Via the Telephone:
U.S. 1-800-398-9397
International 1-612-332-0523
The pass code is Kelly Services

Via the Internet:
The call is also available via the internet through the Kelly Services website: www.kellyservices.com

This release contains statements that are forward looking in nature and accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These factors include: competition, changing market and economic conditions, currency fluctuations, changes in laws and regulations, including tax laws, and other factors discussed in this release and in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from any projections contained herein.

Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) is a world leader in human resources solutions headquartered in Troy, Michigan, offering temporary staffing services, outsourcing, vendor on-site and full-time placement. Kelly operates in 37 countries and territories. Kelly provides employment to more than 750,000 employees annually, with skills including office services, accounting, engineering, information technology, law, science, marketing, creative services, light industrial, education, and health care. Revenue in 2007 was $5.7 billion. Visit www.kellyservices.com.

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