Human resources stocks

The best human resources (HR) stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

Take a deeper dive into HR stocks

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the staffing industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

---

1. Kelly Services (KELYA)

Kelly Services, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, provides workforce solutions to various industries. The company operates through five segments: Professional & Industrial; Science, Engineering & Technology; Education; Outsourcing & Consulting; and International.

Kelly Services stock opened the day at $22.25 after a previous close of $21.93. The latest price was $22.55 (25 minute delay). Kelly Services is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD4.5 billion and employs 7,100 staff.

• Market capitalization: $875,275,136
• P/E ratio: 8.209
• PEG ratio: 1.0477

Back to top

---

2. Insperity (NSP)

Insperity, Inc. provides human resources (HR) and business solutions to improve business performance for small and medium-sized businesses. The company offers its HR services through its Workforce Optimization and Workforce Synchronization solutions, which include a range of human resources functions, such as payroll and employment administration, employee benefits, workers' compensation, government compliance, performance management, and training and development services.

Insperity stock opened the day at $91.85 after a previous close of $91.05. The latest price was $93.00 (25 minute delay). Insperity is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$4.3 billion and employs 3,600 staff.

• Market capitalization: $3,802,525,952
• P/E ratio: 27.727
• PEG ratio: 1.6172

Back to top

---

3. Kforce (KFRC)

Kforce Inc. provides professional staffing services and solutions in the United States. It operates through Technology (Tech) and Finance and Accounting (FA) segments.

Kforce stock opened the day at $62.01 after a previous close of $61.18. The latest price was $62.28 (25 minute delay). Kforce is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.4 billion and employs 2,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,368,585,472
• P/E ratio: 22.0984
• PEG ratio: 0.43

Back to top

---

4. Korn Ferry (KFY)

Korn Ferry, together with its subsidiaries, provides organizational consulting services worldwide. It operates through four segments: Consulting, Digital, Executive Search, and RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) & Professional Search. The company provides executive search services to fill executive-level positions, such as board directors, chief executive officers, chief financial officers, chief operating officers, chief information officers, chief human resource officers, and other senior executive officers for clients in the industrial, financial services, life sciences/healthcare provider, consumer, technology, and educational/not-for-profit market sectors.

Korn Ferry stock opened the day at $68.00 after a previous close of $66.93. The latest price was $69.02 (25 minute delay). Korn Ferry is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.8 billion and employs 7,889 staff.

• Market capitalization: $3,720,222,464
• P/E ratio: 32.9254
• PEG ratio: 1.36

Back to top

---

5. Upwork (UPWK)

Upwork Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, operates an online talent marketplace that enables businesses to find and work with various independent professionals and agencies in the United States, India, the Philippines, and internationally. The company's platform provides access to talent with various skills across a range of categories, including sales and marketing, customer service, data science and analytics, design and creative, web, mobile, and software development.

Upwork stock opened the day at $55.86 after a previous close of $55.36. The latest price was $57.83 (25 minute delay). Upwork is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$404.1 million and employs 540 staff.

• Market capitalization: $7,250,903,040

Back to top

---

6. Freelancer (FLN)

Freelancer Limited operates a freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in Australia. It operates through two segments, Online Marketplace and Online Payment Services. Through its marketplace employers can hire freelancers to do work in areas, such as software development, writing, data entry and design, engineering, sciences, sales and marketing, and accounting and legal services.

Freelancer stock opened the day at A$1.17 after a previous close of A$1.17. The latest price was A$1.18 (25 minute delay). Freelancer is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), has a trailing 12-month revenue of around AUD$57.1 million and employs 419 staff. All prices are listed in Australian Dollars.

• Market capitalization: $393,689,792

Back to top

Compare trading platforms

Compare online trading platforms by fees, asset types and bonuses to find the best for your investment in HR stocks.

*Signup bonus information updated weekly.

Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in HR stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — HR stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the staffing industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.