Kelly Services Says Technology Drives How We Work and Where We Work

TROY, MI--(Marketwire - June 24, 2009) - The explosion of mobile
communications technology is driving big changes in employee behavior
and a shift in work-life balance, with 84 percent of respondents
saying technology has boosted their personal productivity, according
to the findings from an international workplace survey.
 
The survey, by global workforce solutions leader Kelly Services,
finds that 75 percent of respondents say the opportunity provided by
devices such as smartphones and laptops to remain in constant contact
with work is a positive development, even though approximately one
third are working longer hours. In deciding where to work, 87 percent
of respondents say a policy for working remotely is an important
factor.
 
The ability for employees to work anywhere, at any time is a
motivating force behind improved employee engagement and a better
balance between work and personal life. The findings are part of the
Kelly Global Workforce Index, which obtained the views of
approximately 100,000 people in 34 countries covering North America,
Europe, and Asia Pacific.
 
Kelly Services Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
George Corona says the spread of mobile technologies is transforming
the way that people interact with their work and their attitudes
towards employment. "There is an overwhelming view that the
technology provides greater flexibility in working arrangements, and
a better balance between work and personal life," Corona says.
 
The survey shows that globally, Gen Y workers (aged 18-29), are at
the forefront of the technology-driven lift in productivity, but that
Gen X (aged 30-47) and baby boomers (aged 48-65) are each
experiencing significant efficiency gains.
 
Across the globe, 35 percent say that technology contributes to
working longer hours -- something that is evident across all
generations. Yet, more than half (55 percent) of respondents are
happy with their current work-life balance.
 
"The revolution in personal communications has improved work-life
balance through flexible work practices, working from home, and other
family-friendly arrangements, while delivering a significant boost to
organizational efficiency," Corona concludes.
 
For more information on the survey results, visit
www.kellyservices.com.
 
About the Kelly Global Workforce Index
 
The Kelly Global Workforce Index is a survey revealing opinions about
work and the workplace from a generational viewpoint. Results of the
current findings from across Kelly's global operations in North
America, Europe, and Asia Pacific will be published throughout 2009
in a series of six releases.
 
About Kelly Services
 
Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB) is a world
leader in workforce management services and human resources, offering
temporary staffing services, outsourcing, vendor on-site and
full-time placement to clients on a global basis. Kelly provides
employment to nearly 650,000 employees annually, with skills
including office services, accounting, engineering, information
technology, law, science, marketing, creative services, light
industrial, education, and health care. Revenue in 2008 was $5.5
billion. Visit www.kellyservices.com.
 
Media contacts:
 
Asia Pacific
Jaquilin Ang
Kelly Services
(65) 6494 6066
Jaquilin_ang@kellyservices.com.sg
 
Europe
Tamara Achba
Kelly Services
+41 (0) 32 7371829
Tamara.achba@kellyservices.eu
 
North America
Judith Clark
Kelly Services
(248) 244-5362
judith_clark@kellyservices.com
 
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