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PeopleScout Receives Two 2024 HRO Today Association Awards for Excellence in Recruiting and Innovation in Talent Tech 

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Global talent solutions leader named Recruitment Team of the Year and recognized for Best-in-Class Technology 

CHICAGO – December 16, 2024 – PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) company and global talent solutions leader, received two 2024 HRO Today Association Awards at the organization’s conference and awards ceremony on December 6. PeopleScout was named Recruitment Team of the Year, in the Provider category, for their work supporting a longtime client. The company also received the Best in Class: HR Technology – Large Market award for their tech-powered, turnkey RPO solution, Accelerate™.  

“We are honored to be recognized for the work we’ve done in collaboration with our valued and tenured client, and for our tech-enabled solution, Accelerate, which gives our clients unmatched speed and agility,” said PeopleScout President Rick Betori. “Both awards are evidence of our teams’ commitment to delivering innovative solutions to our clients’ unique talent challenges and providing a partnership experience unlike any other in the industry.” 

The HRO Today Association Awards is an annual recognition program that celebrates exceptional work from HR professionals and provides the opportunity to share best practices and successes so others in the industry can benefit. Awards were given across 15 team categories and seven individual categories—PeopleScout was named the winner of the following team awards. 

  • The Recruitment Team of the Year – Provider award recognizes practitioners achieving significant customer satisfaction and demonstrated success managing the talent acquisition process. PeopleScout was recognized for their high-volume hiring support, and their innovative, overarching talent acquisition strategy and centralized process that drives efficiencies and maximizes ROI for their client. 
  • The Best in Class: HR Technology award showcases a unique technology solution that drives efficiency and successful outcomes across the Human Resources function. Accelerate is a tech-powered, ready-to-go RPO solution that combines PeopleScout’s deep recruitment expertise and their proprietary, pre-configured Affinix™ talent acquisition technology suite—and can be implemented in just two weeks. The solution was recognized for providing clients with the speed and agility they need to compete for top talent and for offering a world-class candidate experience. 

PeopleScout elevates employers’ connection to top talent with a unique approach that combines market intelligence, creativity and technology. The company delivers global talent solutions providing unmatched scalability to meet professional, specialist, volume and contingent hiring needs of organizations of all sizes and across all sectors. Embedded within PeopleScout’s talent solutions, the company’s proprietary talent technology, Affinix™, delivers speed and scalability while leveraging AI, recruitment marketing, machine learning, predictive analytics and other emerging technology.   

The HRO Today Association supports the learning and development of HR professionals around the globe. See the full list of 2024 HRO Today Association Award winners here.  

About PeopleScout  
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) company, is a global talent solutions leader that provides unmatched scalability to meet the hiring needs of organizations of all sizes. It connects clients with top talent through Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Provider (MSP), Total Workforce Solutions, and talent and technology advisory services. PeopleScout is helping talent leaders harness the power of data, drive decisions and exceed expectations through tech-charged solutions founded on machine learning and AI. PeopleScout’s legacy of service and partnership has led to consistent recognition as a leader by industry analysts. For more information, visit www.peoplescout.com.    

Press Contact 
Taylor Winchell 
Senior Manager, External Communications 
pr@trueblue.com 
+1-253-680-8291 

PeopleScout Named Talent Acquisition Supplier of the Year in Partnership with Client Heathrow Airport at 2024 Personnel Today Awards

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Global talent solutions provider celebrated for cutting-edge recruitment methods

LONDON – December 4, 2024 – PeopleScout was named the Talent Acquisition Supplier of the Year at the 2024 Personnel Today Awards for their work in partnership with their client Heathrow Airport.

The Personnel Today Awards celebrate the very best achievements and innovations in HR and learning and development. PeopleScout was recognized as the Talent Acquisition Supplier of the Year because of what judges called “remarkable results” in their efforts to improve security and diversity at Heathrow Airport.

PeopleScout has partnered with Heathrow since 2019, initially focused on streamlining their security officer recruitment process with a virtual assessment and interview strategy. The partnership then expanded to include graduate hiring—with an emphasis on improved applicant diversity—including assessment design and on-demand recruitment support. PeopleScout also deployed several graduate candidate attraction and engagement strategies including a Snapchat campaign, a custom graduate microsite and a partnership with Bright Network.

Judges noted significant achievements in both the graduate and security officer recruiting initiatives. PeopleScout achieved a 100% fulfillment rate for graduate hires, with 44% of offers made to female candidates and 44% to individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Additionally, PeopleScout recruited over 1,600 security officers and reduced the recruitment timeframe for the critical role from 16 weeks to eight days.

“We were delighted to receive this award, which is a testament to the hard work, trust and collaboration that is foundational to our partnership with Heathrow,” said Jonathan Porter, PeopleScout’s Managing Director of EMEA. “We are grateful for the trust our Heathrow partners place in us to create innovative solutions that meet today’s talent objectives while building a foundation for future workforce success.”  

The Talent Acquisition Supplier of the Year award recognizes the work that providers do on behalf of their clients—evaluation criteria include examples of innovation, details that set the supplier apart from others and evidence of the supplier’s impact to attract the right talent. All Personnel Today Award entries are judged by a distinguished panel of experts from the HR profession. This year, winners were awarded across 26 categories.

PeopleScout’s unique approach combines market intelligence, creativity and technology to connect organizations of all sizes with top talent. Embedded within PeopleScout’s talent solutions, the company’s proprietary talent technology, Affinix™, delivers speed and scalability while leveraging AI, recruitment marketing, machine learning, predictive analytics and other emerging technology. PeopleScout’s UK-based talent advisory practice is one of the largest in-house teams in the industry and provides world-class expertise in employer branding, recruitment marketing, assessment, DE&I consulting, talent market insights and more.  

See the full list of 2024 Personnel Today Award winners here.

About PeopleScout 
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) company, is a global talent solutions leader that provides unmatched scalability to meet the hiring needs of organizations of all sizes. It connects clients with top talent through Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Provider (MSP), Total Workforce Solutions, and talent and technology advisory services. PeopleScout is helping talent leaders harness the power of data, drive decisions and exceed expectations through tech-charged solutions founded on machine learning and AI. PeopleScout’s legacy of service and partnership has led to consistent recognition as a leader by industry analysts. For more information, visit www.peoplescout.com.   

Press Contact
Taylor Winchell
Senior Manager, External Communications
pr@trueblue.com
+1-253-680-8291

PeopleScout Named Talent Solutions Provider of the Year by TIARA Talent Solutions Awards U.S.  

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The global talent solutions leader was also the winner of the Client Service and Best Talent Attraction Strategy awards 

CHICAGO – JUNE 27, 2024 – PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) company and global talent solutions leader, was named Talent Solutions Provider of the Year, the top honor, at the 2024 TIARA Talent Solutions Awards – U.S. PeopleScout also received the Client Service and Best Talent Attraction Strategy awards for their work supporting their clients. This recognition comes after the company’s UK division received the same distinction, along with the Employer Brand and Best Talent Solutions Firm to Work For awards at the TIARA Talent Solutions Awards – Europe in October 2023.  

“We are incredibly honored to not only be recognized for our exceptional service and effective talent strategies, but to also receive the distinction of Talent Solutions Provider of the Year,” said Rick Betori, President of PeopleScout. “These awards are a true testament to the tremendous work our people do every day to elevate our clients’ connection to top talent, and the trust our clients put in us to deliver custom solutions to achieve their short- and long-term talent goals.” 

Judges praised PeopleScout’s exceptional service, thorough understanding of their clients’ business, effective strategies and sustainable results. The panel also shared the following award-specific feedback: 

  • Talent Solutions Provider of the Year – One judge said, “PeopleScout delivered the type of service that every RPO and MSP provider should aspire to.”  
  • Best Talent Attraction Strategy – Judges applauded PeopleScout’s talent strategy, which “diversified the candidate pool in a male-dominated industry and lowered the cost-per-hire”.    
  • Client Service – Judges noted that PeopleScout “took the time to understand the business and its challenges by investing time in visiting sites, incorporating customer feedback and leveraging technology to deliver sustainable results.”  

The TIARA awards recognize companies across the RPO, MSP and Talent Solutions market and are open to independent providers and business units of recruitment solutions providers. The TIARAs set a standard of excellence and recognize exemplary growth, innovation and leadership.  

A three-stage judging process ensures credibility and enhances prestige for all award winners. TALiNT Partners’ senior team conducts an initial review to shortlist finalists from all entries. Finalist entries then go to a second round of judging by a panel of distinguished industry professionals. Judges then attend a judging day event to determine winners in each category.  

See the full list of 2024 TIARA Talent Solutions Awards US here.  
 

About PeopleScout   
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) company, is a global talent solutions leader that provides unmatched scalability to meet the hiring needs of organizations of all sizes. It connects clients with top talent through Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Provider (MSP), Total Workforce Solutions, and talent and technology advisory services. PeopleScout is helping talent leaders harness the power of data, drive decisions and exceed expectations through tech-charged solutions founded on machine learning and AI. PeopleScout’s legacy of service and partnership has led to consistent recognition as a leader by industry analysts. For more information, visit www.peoplescout.com.     

Press Contact  
Taylor Winchell  
Senior Manager, External Communications  
pr@trueblue.com  
1-253-680-8291 

TrueBlue’s PeopleScout Named a Global Leader in Everest Group’s 2024 Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Peak Matrix® Assessment

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TACOMA, Wash., June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced that its global talent solutions brand, PeopleScout, has been named a global Leader in leading research firm Everest Group’s 2024 Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment for the sixth consecutive year.

“PeopleScout’s steady geographic expansion and expertise in hiring for a wide variety of roles across healthcare, retail, and manufacturing industries have enabled it to develop a comprehensive value proposition for RPO buyers,” said Arkadev “Arko” Basak, Partner, Everest Group. “Its recent launch of tech-driven agile and modularized RPO solutions, as well as continued investments in its talent advisory and proprietary Affinix technology platform, have helped it to maintain its position as a Leader in Everest Group’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 – Global.”

Everest Group classifies RPO service providers into three categories: Aspirants, Major Contenders and Leaders, the highest designation. The firm’s proprietary PEAK Matrix® characterizes Leaders as being ahead of the curve in “demonstrating strong vision and capability to support their clients” and at the forefront of “investing in developing emerging capabilities, including consulting, value-add services, skill-based support and generative AI.” Leaders are also selected for their multi-regional capabilities and significant global presence.

“We are honored to again receive a Leader distinction from Everest Group, which is a direct reflection of the continued dedication and best-in-class service our team delivers every day,” said Rick Betori, President of PeopleScout and EVP of TrueBlue. “As we forge stronger connections throughout the talent ecosystem with our best-fit technology, scalable offerings and unrivaled in-house talent advisory expertise, we remain unwavering in our commitment to building sustainable talent strategies that drive results and improve business outcomes for our clients.”

Everest Group’s assessment of PeopleScout on this year’s PEAK Matrix® highlighted the following key strengths:

  • PeopleScout has significant global capabilities, with proven expertise supporting large and mid-size enterprises across a variety of sectors, with solutions rooted in their partnership-led approach.
  • PeopleScout recently launched two agile RPO offerings in response to evolving buyer demands:
    • PeopleScout Accelerate™, a tech-enabled, quick implementation RPO solution.
    • PeopleScout Amplifiers™, a suite of modular talent solutions, providing customizable and stand-alone services for talent mapping, talent sourcing, Recruiter On-Demand™, candidate assessments, and onboarding and retention.
  • PeopleScout continues to invest in its proprietary and cloud-based technology platform Affinix™, which offers functionality across the talent acquisition spectrum, from candidate sourcing and matching to customized reporting and analytics.
  • PeopleScout’s talent advisory services include consulting and value-added services across employer branding, recruitment marketing strategy and activation, talent insights and workforce planning, DE&I strategy and candidate assessments.
  • By capitalizing on its contingent talent acquisition capabilities and technology, PeopleScout successfully delivers total talent solutions, and helps buyers with early careers hiring and high-volume recruitment.

Everest Group’s research is based on three key sources of information, updated annually: its database of approximately 6,400 RPO deals, the operational capability of the 50+ assessed RPO service providers, and buyer references interviews and ongoing buyer surveys and interactions. The analyses in the report are presented at two levels: overall market analysis and current market trends based on deal activity in the last five years.

To learn more about the RPO Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024, visit the Everest Group website.

About PeopleScout 
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) company, is a global talent solutions leader that provides unmatched scalability to meet the hiring needs of organizations of all sizes. It connects clients with top talent through Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Provider (MSP), Total Workforce Solutions, and talent and technology advisory services. PeopleScout is helping talent leaders harness the power of data, drive decisions and exceed expectations through tech-charged solutions founded on machine learning and AI. PeopleScout’s legacy of service and partnership has led to consistent recognition as a leader by industry analysts. For more information, visit peoplescout.com.

About TrueBlue
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In 2023, TrueBlue served 67,000 clients and connected approximately 464,000 people to work. Its PeopleReady segment offers on-demand, industrial staffing; PeopleScout offers recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions to a wide variety of industries; and PeopleManagement offers contingent, on-site industrial staffing and commercial driver services. Learn more at trueblue.com.

PeopleScout Named a Leader on HRO Today’s 2024 MSP Baker’s Dozen 

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PeopleScout ranked No. 5 overall, and No. 3 for Breadth of Service 

CHICAGO — May 28, 2024 — PeopleScout has been recognized as a leader in Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions on HRO Today’s annual MSP Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings. In addition to being named an overall leader, PeopleScout was ranked No. 3 in the Breadth of Service category and No. 5 in the Quality of Service category. 

“PeopleScout has once again earned its place as a leader on our MSP Baker’s Dozen list” said Elliot Clark, CEO and Chairman of SharedXpertise and HRO Today. “Their high-touch approach delivers insights and creative problem-solving, making them a valuable partner for employers looking to optimize their MSP program.” 
 
For 30+ years, PeopleScout’s industry-leading reputation for customer satisfaction has come from their 24/7 concierge-level service, client-first approach and vertically aligned teams. PeopleScout’s MSP capabilities support everything from requisition to invoicing and payment for temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, independent contractor (1099) administration, statement of work (SOW) engagements and other complex services across all skill categories and geographies. 

“In today’s market, many organizations are looking to contingent talent to fill skills gaps. Our MSP solutions are proven to drive workforce agility and create successful business outcomes,” said Rick Betori, President of PeopleScout and EVP of TrueBlue. “We are grateful to our valued clients, who trust us to elevate their connection to contingent talent with solutions that are grounded in our staffing and supplier management expertise, boosted by technology and fueled by diversity.” 

PeopleScout’s MSP solutions are powered by Affinix™ Analytics, which integrates with any Vendor Management System (VMS) to provide real-time data on supplier performance, spend and contingent workforce management. Built-in AI enables decision making through market intelligence and competitive benchmarking data. Over 30% of PeopleScout’s supplier community is certified diverse and the company’s proprietary scoring system and supplier dashboard provides detailed reporting to ensure diversity goals and spend requirements are met.  

PeopleScout has been named an industry leader on HRO Today’s MSP Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction list every year since its inception. The list ranks the top 13 MSP providers based on feedback collected through a buyer survey. Providers are evaluated in three sub-categories: breadth of service, size of deal and quality of service. Learn more on the HRO Today website.  

About PeopleScout  
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) company, is a global talent solutions leader that provides unmatched scalability to meet the hiring needs of organizations of all sizes. It connects clients with top talent through Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Provider (MSP), Total Workforce Solutions, and talent and technology advisory services. PeopleScout is helping talent leaders harness the power of data, drive decisions and exceed expectations through tech-charged solutions founded on machine learning and AI. PeopleScout’s legacy of service and partnership has led to consistent recognition as a leader by industry analysts. For more information, visit www.peoplescout.com.    

Press Contact 
Taylor Winchell 
Senior Manager, External Communications 
pr@trueblue.com 
1-253-680-8291 

TrueBlue’s PeopleScout Named a Leader in All Categories of NelsonHall’s 2024 NEAT Vendor Evaluation for Next Generation RPO

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Global talent solutions provider identified as a global leader for the sixth time in a row

Chicago – May 20, 2024 – TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced that its global talent solutions brand, PeopleScout, has been named a leader, the highest rating, in every category of NelsonHall’s global 2024 NEAT Vendor Evaluation for RPO. PeopleScout was recognized for its transformational business strategies, broad range of RPO solutions, deep Talent Advisory expertise and best-fit technology solutions.

“PeopleScout’s positioning as a Leader within NelsonHall’s Next Generation RPO NEAT reflects its innovative technology and process solution designs helping its clients compete in the evolving employment landscape, said Jeanine Crane-Thompson, Principal HR Analyst, NelsonHall. “The company’s recently introduced Amplifiers modular recruitment solutions and turnkey RPO solution, PeopleScout Accelerate, offer flexibility and scalability to meet clients’ immediate and longer-term requirements.”

NelsonHall’s NEAT Vendor Evaluation provides companies around the world with a comprehensive assessment of vendors’ offerings and capabilities. The RPO evaluation compares providers across a range of criteria and business situations to identify the best performing vendors overall, with a specific focus on candidate experience, technology innovation, service innovation, multi-country delivery and talent acquisition transformation.

“We are honored to be recognized by NelsonHall for our scalable offerings, industry-leading technology and unrivaled in-house talent advisory expertise,” said Rick Betori, President of PeopleScout and EVP of TrueBlue. “These differentiators drive tangible value for our clients and elevate their connection to top talent as we help them build sustainable talent strategies to achieve their short- and long-term workforce goals.”

Highlights from NelsonHall’s evaluation of PeopleScout on the 2024 NEAT Vendor Evaluation for Next Generation RPO include:

  • A business transformation strategy that applies learnings from market trends and client behavior to develop near- and longer-term product and service offerings, such as its recently released Amplifiers™ and Accelerate™ solutions
  • The broad range of RPO and talent solutions, including those offered across the TrueBlue family of brands, that provide comprehensive solutions and synergistic business development opportunities
  • Deep expertise in its Talent Advisory services, including employer branding, recruitment marketing, talent insights, DE&I consulting, candidate assessment services and TA strategy consulting
  • PeopleScout’s proprietary technology platform, Affinix™, and established third-party partnerships. that provide best-fit talent technology solutions
  • Pragmatic business development strategies that target established markets and identify expansion opportunities in recession-resistant industries

A Leader designation on NelsonHall’s NEAT vendor evaluation is based on a combination of analyst assessments and client feedback. Client interviews focus on the vendor’s proven ability to deliver immediate benefits and demonstrated suitability to meet future requirements.

Learn more by viewing NelsonHall’s 2024 PeopleScout Vendor Profile.

About NelsonHall

NelsonHall is the leading global analyst firm dedicated to helping organizations understand the ‘art of the possible’ in digital operations transformation. With analysts in the U.S., U.K., Continental Europe, and India, NelsonHall provides buy-side organizations with detailed, critical information on markets and vendors (including NEAT assessments) that helps them make fast and highly informed sourcing decisions. And for vendors, NelsonHall provides deep knowledge of market dynamics and user requirements to help them hone their go-to-market strategies. NelsonHall’s analysis is based on rigorous, all-original research, and is widely respected for the quality and depth of its insight.

About PeopleScout

PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) company, is a global talent solutions leader that provides unmatched scalability to meet the hiring needs of organizations of all sizes. It connects clients with top talent through Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Provider (MSP), Total Workforce Solutions, and talent and technology advisory services. PeopleScout is helping talent leaders harness the power of data, drive decisions and exceed expectations through tech-charged solutions founded on machine learning and AI. PeopleScout’s legacy of service and partnership has led to consistent recognition as a leader by industry analysts. For more information, visit www.peoplescout.com.

About TrueBlue

TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In 2023, TrueBlue served 67,000 clients and connected approximately 464,000 people to work. Its PeopleReady segment offers on-demand, industrial staffing; PeopleManagement offers contingent, on-site industrial staffing and commercial driver services; and PeopleScout offers recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions to a wide variety of industries. Learn more at www.trueblue.com. 

Press Contact
Taylor Winchell
Senior Manager, External Communications
+1 253-680-8291
pr@trueblue.com

TrueBlue’s PeopleScout Unveils “Connect More”™ Brand Promise

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Demonstrating commitment to elevating connections with top talent

TACOMA, Wash., – April 30, 2024 – TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced that its global talent solutions brand, PeopleScout, has undergone a strategic brand refresh. PeopleScout’s new brand promise, “Connect More”™, and refreshed visual identity convey the importance of meaningful connections between employers and critical talent in the changing world of work.

“Today’s dynamic talent landscape demands an innovative approach to attracting candidates and engaging employees,” said Taryn Owen, President & CEO of TrueBlue. “PeopleScout’s ‘Connect More’ brand promise emphasizes the importance of these connections across the talent spectrum, furthers our mission to connect people and work, and underscores the important difference the right talent can make for our clients.”

PeopleScout knows that cultivating deeper, more profound connections is imperative. “Connect More” extends beyond connecting employers with talent. It spans PeopleScout’s industry-leading technology, scalable offerings, and unrivaled in-house talent advisory expertise to deliver actionable insights, transformative strategy, and a partnership experience unlike any other provider in the industry.

PeopleScout’s refreshed brand is grounded in its long legacy of exceptional service and differentiators that maximize results and improve outcomes for clients:

  • Proven Delivery: For more than 30 years, PeopleScout has built its reputation on integrity, transparent communication and a proven track record of success.
  • Meaningful Connection: PeopleScout excels at connecting with sought-after talent across diverse sectors—from the shop floor to the top floor; from healthcare clinics to innovation labs.
  • Digital Transformation: Leveraging its proprietary talent technology suite, Affinix™, PeopleScout provides candidates with a digital-first experience, harnessing AI, automation and data analytics to remove friction and enhance outcomes. 
  • Talent Advisory: With one of the industry’s largest in-house talent advisory teams, PeopleScout delivers fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to complex talent acquisition challenges.
  • Ultimate Scalability: PeopleScout’s unique blend of insight, experience and action offers flexibility and scalability to support specialty, professional, volume and contingent hiring for organizations of all sizes.
  • Speed and Agility: Flexible solutions like PeopleScout’s Accelerate™ and Amplifiers™ empower employers with the agility required to compete in today’s talent market and address immediate hiring needs.

“We believe in the transformative power of connection to drive results, and our new brand promise reflects our commitment to forging stronger connections throughout the talent ecosystem to improve business outcomes,” said Rick Betori, President of PeopleScout & EVP of TrueBlue. “By helping our clients ‘Connect More,’ we elevate employers’ connections to the right talent, build sustainable talent programs and achieve their immediate and long-term workforce goals.”

Discover how PeopleScout helps organizations “Connect More” with talent at the newly refreshed PeopleScout.com.

About PeopleScout

PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) company, is a global talent solutions leader that provides unmatched scalability to meet the hiring needs of organizations of all sizes. It connects clients with top talent through Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Provider (MSP), Total Workforce Solutions, and talent and technology advisory services. PeopleScout is helping talent leaders harness the power of data, drive decisions and exceed expectations through tech-charged solutions founded on machine learning and AI. PeopleScout’s legacy of service and partnership has led to consistent recognition as a leader by industry analysts. For more information, visit www.peoplescout.com.  

About TrueBlue

TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In 2023, TrueBlue served 67,000 clients and connected approximately 464,000 people to work. Its PeopleReady segment offers on-demand, industrial staffing; PeopleManagement offers contingent, on-site industrial staffing and commercial driver services; and PeopleScout offers recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions to a wide variety of industries. Learn more at www.trueblue.com. 

Press Contact
Taylor Winchell 
Senior Manager, External Communications 
+1 253-680-8291
pr@trueblue.com

Time is Running Out to Close the Widening Skills Gap, Reveals New Research from TrueBlue’s PeopleScout in Partnership with Spotted Zebra

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Study reveals 90 percent of HR leaders believe that half of their workforce will need to be reskilled in the next five years

CHICAGO – January 23, 2024 – TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced the results of a comprehensive study from leading recruitment process outsourcing provider PeopleScout, a TrueBlue company, and Spotted Zebra, an award-winning HR tech company. The study’s findings demonstrate the surprising conclusion that nine out of 10 HR leaders believe that up to 50 percent of their workforce will need to be reskilled in the next five years, with only seven percent reporting an active investment in their reskilling programs.

Global Labor Trends & the Skills Countdown

The pivotal research report, The Skills Crisis Countdown, offers an unprecedented look into the evolving workforce skills landscape and the growing disconnect between employee capabilities and business needs that highlights the importance of adopting a skills-based talent acquisition and management strategy. An estimated 85 million jobs could go unfilled by 2030 that will cost $8.5 trillion in lost revenue, according to The World Economic Forum. The report indicates talent shortages are the most widespread across industries including education, hospitality, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing. Approximately 80 percent of organizations reported their top workforce challenge is recruiting skilled talent, followed by retaining key personnel and upskilling current employees.

Employers are Ill-Prepared for the Future

Global trends like automation, AI adoption, the green economy and workforce demographic shifts are rapidly changing the skills needed for jobs, making skills gaps and shortages more acute. Despite this essential need for skills alignment, companies continue to prioritize degrees and experience over skills when making hiring decisions. This may be rooted in an overall unfamiliarity with skills-based talent strategies, as one in two HR leaders admitted to lacking an understanding of skills-based practices that would support these workforce strategies.

“As a trusted talent advisor to a vast portfolio of clients across almost all industries, we are seeing that the widening skills gap is one of the top challenges facing organizations today,” said Rick Betori, President of PeopleScout & EVP of TrueBlue. “This new research is a critical step in understanding the current disconnect between the demands of the future workforce and traditional hiring practices, ultimately emphasizing why skills-based talent strategies are now mission critical for an organization’s long-term success.”

Technology Accelerates the Skills Conversation

Technology adoption is accelerating the need to evolve skills, with 50 percent of HR leaders anticipating that job roles at their organizations will transform due to shifts in required skill sets. However, the report reveals another disparity regarding perceived importance of technology skills. Despite skyrocketing demand, both employers and employees undervalue skills in technology, ranking it second to last when asked which skills are most important for the future. Furthermore, 34 percent of employers lack any plans for workforce adoption of automation and AI.

“In just a few short months, GAI went from an abstract concept to a tangible force with dramatic impacts worldwide. Skills profiles across industries have already changed dramatically and will continue to evolve rapidly,” said Simon Wright, Global Head of Talent Advisory Consulting of PeopleScout. “This research reveals that many HR leaders are not ready for this transformation. Closing the widening skills gap will require better alignment on the importance of tech literacy.”

Becoming a Skills-Based Organization

“Skills-based talent strategies are essential, and the clock is ticking for employers across all regions and industries,” said Nick Shaw, Founder & Chief Customer Officer of Spotted Zebra. “Without future-focused skills strategies for both hiring and development, organizations will suffer lost revenue and productivity when critical jobs are left unfilled.”

Shaw and Wright will present the research findings in a webinar on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 11 am CST. Register for the webinar here.

The PeopleScout report combined data from more than 2,000 employees surveyed across Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America and insights from a statistically significant number of senior Human Resources and Talent Acquisition leaders from organizations around the world, across sectors and sizes.

Download the full report here for more survey findings and actionable insights for employers.

About TrueBlue

TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In 2022, TrueBlue served 84,000 clients and connected approximately 611,000 people to work. Its PeopleReady segment offers on-demand, industrial staffing; PeopleManagement offers contingent, on-site industrial staffing and commercial driver services; and PeopleScout offers recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions to a wide variety of industries. Learn more at trueblue.com.

About PeopleScout

PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) company, is a leading RPO provider managing talent solutions that span the global economy, with end-to-end MSP and talent advisory capabilities supporting total workforce needs. PeopleScout boasts over 90% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s forward-looking talent professionals provide clients with the edge in the people business by consistently delivering now while anticipating what’s next. Affinix™, PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience and optimizes the talent process through data and actionable insights. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging millions of candidates and contingent associates every year, PeopleScout has served clients in more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com.

About Spotted Zebra

Spotted Zebra empowers organizations to make skills-based decisions throughout the entire talent lifecycle—from hiring to reskilling to succession planning. Its skills-based workforce management platform features three applications—the award-winning Hiring application for skills-based recruitment; the Mobility application for reskilling; and the Development application for succession planning. Spotted Zebra was founded in 2020 by repeat founder and internet entrepreneur Ian Monk and qualified occupational psychologist and former MD of SHL Nick Shaw. Find out more at spottedzebra.co.uk.

Press Contact

Taylor Winchell
Senior Manager, External Communications
pr@trueblue.com
+1-253-680-8291

[On-Demand] The Ticking Talent Clock: Is Time Running Out to Address the Skills Crisis?

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[On-Demand] The Ticking Talent Clock: Is Time Running Out to Address the Skills Crisis?

With the rapid advancement of AI, accelerated digitalization and the greening of the economy, businesses are grappling with the changing nature of work—how we work and the types of jobs we do. In fact, a new research report from PeopleScout and Spotted Zebra, The Skills Crisis Countdown, reveals that nine in 10 HR leaders believe that up to half of their workforce will need new skills to perform their jobs in the next five years. Yet, only less than one in 10 say they are actively investing in reskilling programs.

Are HR leaders running out of time?

Join PeopleScout’s Global Head of Talent Consulting Simon Wright and Spotted Zebra’s Chief Customer Officer Nick Shaw as they delve into the key findings from the research, lay bare the skills crisis and show why the clock is ticking for HR leaders.

In the webinar, Simon and Nick cover:

  • How organizations are addressing the mismatch in skills demand and supply
  • The current state of skills utilization, skills-based hiring and the need to expand talent pools
  • Strategies for improving talent mobility (including case studies and success stories)
  • Practical steps you can take to transition to a skills-focused model
  • And more!

 

PeopleScout Ranked No. 1 in Breadth of Service Category on HRO Today’s 2023 Total Workforce Solutions Baker’s Dozen

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Global RPO provider also recognized as an Overall leader and in the Quality of Service and Size of Deal categories

CHICAGO–January 10, 2024 – PeopleScout has been named a global Total Workforce Solutions leader on HRO Today’s 2023 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings. The company was ranked #1 in the Breadth of Service category and was also ranked as an overall leader and in the Quality of Service and Size of Deal categories.

HRO Today‘s Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings are based solely on feedback collected from buyers via an annual survey.

“As our clients’ trusted advisors, we are unwavering in our commitment to developing flexible, best-fit solutions to meet their unique needs—across the talent spectrum,” said Rick Betori, President of PeopleScout. “We are grateful for our valued client partners who made this recognition of our Total Workforce Solutions possible as we further our mission to connect people and work.”

“PeopleScout continues to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their total talent offerings,” said Elliot Clark, CEO and Chairman of SharedXpertise and HRO Today. “Their holistic approach to talent acquisition makes them a valuable partner to employers in achieving both their immediate and long-term workforce goals.” 

PeopleScout’s Total Workforce Solutions blend the capabilities of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Provider (MSP) services and Talent Advisory expertise into a single talent program. As part of the TrueBlue family of brands—which also includes on-demand industrial staffing provider PeopleReady and contingent, on-site industrial staffing and commercial driver service provider PeopleManagement—PeopleScout is uniquely positioned to offer holistic workforce solutions across the total workforce spectrum, helping clients achieve their current and future workforce goals.

The company’s broad and deep expertise built over more than 30 years is foundational to their support of talent programs ranging from high-volume frontline roles to highly skilled niche hiring. Embedded within PeopleScout’s talent solutions is their mobile-first, cloud-based platform, Affinix™, which delivers speed and scalability, providing end-to-end support or integrating with existing talent technologies to create a superior experience for candidates, hiring managers and recruiters. 

PeopleScout continues to be recognized as a leader in RPO, MSP and Total Workforce Solutions. In 2023, PeopleScout was named an RPO Leader by both Everest Group and NelsonHall, and was named a leader on the global, EMEA and APAC HRO Today RPO Baker’s Dozen lists.

You can view the full Total Workforce Solutions 2023 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings here.

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