William Russell Kelly founded the company in Detroit on October 7, 1946, operating as the Russell Kelly Office Service. In general, he is credited with being a pioneer in the modern temporary assistance industry. The company was renamed Kelly Girl Service in 1957, and became Kelly Services® in 1966 to reflect the company's growing services. Established in the international market In 1968 Kelly Services opened its first international office in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The company's first European office was opened in 1972 in Paris, France. Today, we offer a comprehensive suite of outsourcing, consulting and staffing solutions, delivered globally from a heritage of over 70 years of dynamic talent innovations.