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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.”  

Ethan Taylor, Senior Talent Strategist for multinational tire manufacturer and PeopleScout client Goodyear, echoed praise for PeopleScout, saying, “PeopleScout exemplifies what it means to be a true partner. They deeply understand our business, and act as a true extension of our team to provide innovative solutions to our unique talent challenges. Their commitment to our success is evident as they continue to evolve our talent strategies to drive meaningful business impact today and into the future.” 

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.     

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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

PeopleScout Recognized for Culture Excellence in 2024 Top Workplaces USA Awards 

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Global talent solutions leader awarded in Innovation, Work-Life Flexibility, and Purpose & Values categories

CHICAGO—April 24, 2024—PeopleScout is pleased to announce that it has been honored with three Culture Excellence Awards from Top Workplaces, in addition to its previously announced place on the 2024 Top Workplaces USA list.  

PeopleScout was recognized with awards in the Work-Life Flexibility, Innovation and Purpose & Values categories, distinctions based solely on employee feedback.  

“We are proud to receive these awards from Top Workplaces that celebrate three integral components of our culture,” said Rick Betori, President of PeopleScout. “This recognition is evidence of our efforts to create an environment where our people feel included, empowered and valued. Knowing that these awards are based solely on the candid feedback from our valued employees makes it even more meaningful.” 

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.” 

The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets. These awards are designated using only employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution and connection. 

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 Energage 

Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com. 

Press Contact 

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

TrueBlue’s PeopleScout Announces Internal Appointments to its Executive Leadership Team

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TACOMA, Wash. – April 24, 2024 – PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) company, today announced that Jonathan Porter has been promoted to Managing Director, EMEA from his position as UK Managing Director and Head of EMEA Operational Delivery, effective April 30, 2024. Porter will succeed Andrew Wilkinson who is leaving the company after more than 40 years of service.

Porter joined PeopleScout in 2018 as part of the company’s acquisition of TMP Worldwide UK. Since then, he has been responsible for the EMEA recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and talent advisory operations, covering all aspects of client engagement, service delivery and colleague development. Before joining PeopleScout, Porter began his career in finance with KPMG; however, for the past 25 years he has been collaborating with commercial and public sector organizations to find solutions for their resourcing problems.

Joining Porter on the PeopleScout Executive Leadership team is Tim Powell, Managing Director, APAC, who will continue to lead the APAC operations for PeopleScout. Prior to joining PeopleScout in 2022, Powell worked in key leadership roles with Deloitte, Accenture and Korn Ferry in APAC, Europe and North America. With nearly three decades of experience in human capital consulting, RPO, and related talent acquisition services, Powell brings a robust international perspective and a diverse range of experience.

“Jon is an experienced leader who brings more than 25 years of RPO and talent advisory expertise to his new position. His deep experience and alignment with our vision and mission position him as the right person to lead our EMEA operations as we continue to evolve,” said PeopleScout President and TrueBlue Executive Vice President Rick Betori. “I look forward to welcoming Jon and Tim to our executive leadership team and benefitting from their wealth of experience and fresh perspectives. On behalf of our entire team, I want to thank Andrew for his leadership and the many contributions he made to the growth of our global RPO and talent advisory operations.”

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. 

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.

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

TrueBlue’s PeopleReady, PeopleScout and PeopleManagement Named to the Top Workplaces USA List

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All Three TrueBlue Businesses Recognized for the Fourth Consecutive Year

TACOMA, Wash., March 21, 2024 — TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced that its PeopleReady, PeopleScout and PeopleManagement brands have all earned the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award based on feedback from employees. This award is issued by Energage, a purpose-driven organization with a 15-year history of surveying more than 20 million employees and celebrating nationally recognized companies that prioritize a people-centered culture.

“To receive this honor for four consecutive years is truly a testament to the dedication and excellence of our teams across the TrueBlue organization as we further our mission to connect people and work,” said Taryn Owen, President and CEO of TrueBlue. “As The People Company, we are unwavering in our commitment to continue fostering an environment in which our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.”

Companies named to the Top Workplaces USA list are chosen based solely on results gathered through an employee survey conducted by the employee engagement technology organization, Energage. The research-backed employee engagement survey captures anonymous responses to statements centered around four culture imperatives – alignment, connection, coaching and performance. Survey results are compared to benchmarks established from more than 18 years of data from 27 million employee surveys across 70,000 organizations.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

About TrueBlue’s Top Workplaces

PeopleReady specializes in quick and reliable on-demand labor and highly skilled workers. PeopleReady supports a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing and logistics, retail and hospitality. Leveraging its game changing JobStack staffing app and presence in more than 600 markets throughout North America, PeopleReady connected more than 197,000 people to work in 2023. Learn more at www.peopleready.com.

PeopleManagement is TrueBlue’s workforce management division, which specializes in onsite and contingent workforces. Across three staffing businesses – Centerline, SIMOS, and Staff Management | SMX – PeopleManagement combines innovative, technology-based solutions with workforce strategy to help bridge talent gaps and prepare tomorrow’s supply chain talent for the future. From manufacturing and fulfillment to distribution and transportation, PeopleManagement connects Fortune 1000 supply chain companies with hundreds of thousands of workers, helping companies meet workers where they are and how they want to work, whether they are looking for part-time, temporary or full-time work.

PeopleScout 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.

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. 

About Energage

Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

PeopleScout Recognized with Two 2024 RAD Awards

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Awards celebrating creativity and innovation in recruitment marketing and employer branding honor PeopleScout for their work with clients

LONDON—February 19, 2024—PeopleScout was the recipient of two 2024 RAD Awards, in the Candidate Experience and Visual Craft categories, as recognition for their work with Heathrow Airport and Kent County Council. PeopleScout was also shortlisted for awards in the Employer Brand-National, Single Use of Video and Use of Technology categories for their work with Circle Health Group, Building Safety Regulator and Heathrow Airport, respectively.

In its 35th consecutive year, the RAD Awards recognize winners across 20 categories, championing the very best in recruitment marketing and employer branding. To be considered for an award, agencies in partnership with their clients, as well as in-house teams, enter their most innovative and effective solutions in talent acquisition, retention and employer branding, from the past year. All entries are judged by a panel of industry experts.

“We are thrilled by this recognition from the RAD Awards for our fresh approach to employer branding and recruitment marketing,” said David Coombs, Head of Talent Advisory for EMEA at PeopleScout. “Our teams continue to outthink the competition, drive creativity and innovation in our solutions, and we remain grateful to our clients for their willingness to embrace these progressive strategies.”

PeopleScout’s winning entries include:

Candidate Experience, Heathrow Airport

With 80 million travelers coming through Heathrow Airport each year, it must screen thousands of potential security officers in what can be a long process for the candidate. Together, the teams developed an innovative technology solution to re-engineer the process so that it was completely virtual, reducing hiring times from weeks to just days.

The judges said PeopleScout’s bespoke candidate portal showed “super strong return on investment” and was a “well thought out, clearly mapped campaign.”

Visual Craft, Kent County Council

An eye-catching, three-dimensional wooden board game brought together employees at Kent County Council, highlighting everything the council could offer them in terms of development, support and rewards.

Judges described this entry as “different and refreshing,” calling it “ambitious and visually unique.” They applauded PeopleScout for the care they took in crafting its design.

PeopleScout’s UK-based talent advisory practice provides world-class expertise in employer branding, social & digital communications, recruitment marketing, assessment, DE&I consulting, talent market insights and more. With a mission to outthink the competition through innovative solutions, their passionate team of problem solvers—from social experts and creatives to strategists and technologists—offer a depth and breadth of experience gained over 30 years of creating award-winning strategies for clients across the globe in every sector. 

See the full list of 2024 RAD Award winners here.

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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.

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