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accession: "0000055135-23-000014"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KELYA"
cik: "0000055135"
company_name: "KELLY SERVICES INC"
filed_at: "2023-07-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-13T05:55:05.479859+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kelly announces strategic restructuring, workforce reduction; expects $7.5M-$8.5M Q3 charge

## Summary
- Workforce reduction implemented as part of strategic restructuring to optimize operating model.
- Restructuring charge of $7.5-$8.5 million expected in Q3 2023.
- Aims for meaningful EBITDA margin expansion beginning immediately, with substantial improvement in H2 2023 and beyond.
- Actions follow comprehensive review of growth and efficiency objectives; part of transformation announced in May.
- Additional details on Q2 earnings call scheduled for August 10, 2023.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000055135-23-000014
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KELYA
- cik: 0000055135
- company_name: KELLY SERVICES INC
- filed_at: 2023-07-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/55135/000005513523000014/0000055135-23-000014-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/55135/000005513523000014/kelya-20230720.htm

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