TROY, Mich., (Nov. 21, 2025) – KellyOCG® + Sevenstep, the permanent hiring outsourced solutions business of leading specialty talent solutions provider Kelly® (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), has been recognized as a top provider on HRO Today’s 2025 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings®: Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), EMEA and APAC. The business ranks second in APAC and fourth in EMEA based on an analysis of 58 providers.
The 2025 Baker’s Dozen customer satisfaction survey was completed by 335 client companies globally, resulting in an objective assessment of top-performing providers based on their breadth and quality of service, size of deals, and overall customer satisfaction. EMEA and APAC results are based on responses from the respective regions and were announced at the annual HRO Today Forum, EMEA in November. KellyOCG + Sevenstep’s recognition in APAC and EMEA comes after the business was ranked No. 1 in size of deal and No. 3 overall on HRO Today’s global RPO rankings in October.
“Our robust APAC operations give clients an advantage for securing workers in volatile business environments with varying demands,” Dan Cornett, senior director RPO, APAC, at KellyOCG + Sevenstep, said. “We have a strong network of offices across the region, and we bring deep expertise in the cultures, regulatory structures, and employment markets we serve. We provide clients with global talent insights and deep visibility into local supply and demand — enabled by our proprietary data integration and predictive analytics technology. These resources empower clients to navigate the complexities of the region, and we’re proud to see their trust in us reflected in the APAC Baker’s Dozen.”
“We’ve earned our reputation as a trusted RPO partner in EMEA through a ready-for-everything talent acquisition approach,” Gidon Ohana, vice president, global solution design, RPO at KellyOCG + Sevenstep, said. “Our experienced recruitment teams, strategic expertise, and proprietary AI-enabled data analytics technology drive consistent value for clients. Our project RPO, consulting, and executive search capabilities enable clients to meet new demands as they arise. We know the challenges involved in competing for talent in EMEA, and our clients trust us to solve them decisively.”
KellyOCG + Sevenstep’s RPO solutions have been recognized on HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen list for more than a decade. The company’s recognition as a global industry leader is based on consistent value delivered through its modular and enterprise RPO services, total talent solutions, Talent Unbounded® consulting service, and proprietary Sevayo® Insights data integration and predictive analytics technology.
"Its global footprint and record of client success and customer satisfaction have earned KellyOCG + Sevenstep well-deserved recognition in EMEA and APAC,” Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, said. “Their proprietary data analytics technology, experience, and breadth of service make them worthy of consideration for anyone seeking a global talent solutions partner, including the EMEA and APAC regions.”
About KellyOCG® + Sevenstep
KellyOCG + Sevenstep is a leading permanent hiring outsource solutions provider and part of the Kelly outsourced workforce solutions business line that spans all facets of the employee and contingent workforce. Kelly connects companies with the talent they need to fuel and grow their business through recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), managed services provider (MSP), total talent management solutions, and consulting. KellyOCG + Sevenstep combines decades of people industry experience and expertise with a continued investment in technology to produce world-class programs that meet an organization's unique workforce needs. Learn more at sevensteptalent.com and kellyocg.com.