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TROY, Mich., Dec 2, 2004 -- The following commentary by Carl Camden, president and chief operating officer of global staffing company Kelly Services, Inc., is offered in advance of the November unemployment rate announcement due Friday from the U.S. Department of Labor. In October, the economy gained a reported 337,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate increased to 5.5 percent.

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"The improving labor market is showing normal seasonal hiring at this point. We expect to see a sustained demand for employees in warehouses, distribution centers and customer contact centers as consumer spending increases throughout the holiday shopping season.

"Overall, the economy is continuing on a path of steady, moderate growth with the temporary employment sector accounting for a good portion of the jobs being created. Credentialed professionals remain highly sought after, led by the healthcare, legal, engineering, technology and scientific industries, indicating continuing stability for the employment picture leading into the New Year."

About Kelly Services

Kelly Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Troy, Mich., offering staffing solutions that include temporary staffing services, staff leasing, outsourcing, vendor on-site and full-time placement. Kelly serves 200,000 customers through 2,500 company owned and operated offices in 27 countries. Kelly provides employment for nearly 700,000 employees annually, with skills including office services, accounting, engineering, information technology, law, science, marketing, light industrial, education, health care and home care. Revenue in 2003 was $4.3 billion. Visit http://www.kellyservices.com .

SOURCE Kelly Services, Inc.

Deana Patritto of Kelly Services, +1-248-244-5477

http://www.kellyservices.com