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Global Staffing Company First to Place 'Second Life' Resident in 'Real Life' Job
Kelly Services Realizing the Benefits of Recruiting in Virtual World
| Source: Kelly Services, Inc.
TROY, MI--(Marketwire - June 8, 2007) - Kelly Services, Inc., a world leader in human
resources solutions, has taken recruiting to a whole new level with the
placement of a Second Life resident in a real-life job.
After three and a half years as rector of a small rural parish in Florida,
Rev. Brenda Monroe is searching for a new call. Little did she know that
she'd find an employment stepping stone in the three-dimensional, on-line
world of Second Life.
Hildeguard Psaltery (as she's known in SL) was visiting Kelly Services
Island when she met Hooligan Dollinger (Dave Fenech, senior director,
eBusiness Solutions, Kelly Services). "Ms. Monroe came to Kelly Island
hoping to inquire about securing a part-time job opportunity with us while
she looks for a permanent clergy position. We connected her to one of our
branches located near her Atlanta home and the rest is history," said
Fenech.
Proficiently skilled in computer sciences, including help desk, database
reporting and website development, Rev. Monroe is currently working on
assignment at a leading U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and
specialty gases and related hardgoods with operations in Atlanta.
Kelly Services Island provides in-world residents an on-line, interactive
gaming experience where avatars are able to participate in a range of
job-scenario adventures. Visitors also have the opportunity to search and
inquire about real-world career opportunities that exist through Kelly.
About Kelly Services
Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ : KELYA ) (NASDAQ : KELYB ) is a Fortune 500
company headquartered in Troy, Mich., offering human resources solutions
that include temporary staffing services, outsourcing, vendor on-site and
full-time placement. Kelly operates in 33 countries and territories. Kelly
provides employment to more than 750,000 employees annually, with skills
including office services, accounting, engineering, information technology,
law, science, marketing, creative services, light industrial, education,
and health care. Revenue in 2006 was $5.5 billion. Visit
www.kellyservices.com.