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Two PeopleScout Leaders Recognized in the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association’s 2022 Women in RPO Awards

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PeopleScout executive leaders identified as influential women in RPO for leading industry growth and transformation

Chicago – March 31, 2022 – Cindy Cutaia, PeopleReady and PeopleScout chief business operations officer, and Sarah Murphy, PeopleScout senior vice president of client delivery, have been recognized as 2022 Influential Woman award winners in the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association’s second annual Women in RPO Awards.

The Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association presented the Influential Woman and the Rising Woman awards in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, recognizing women in RPO who make a difference in the lives of their teams and their clients and within their organizations. 

“We are so fortunate to have Cindy and Sarah on our PeopleScout team—both have made incredible contributions to the RPO industry, our teams and our clients during their tenure in the industry and at PeopleScout,” said Taryn Owen, PeopleReady and PeopleScout President & COO.  “Our genuine thanks to RPOA for recognizing Cindy and Sarah for their contributions.”

More about PeopleScout’s 2022 Women in RPO Award winners:

Cindy Cutaia, chief business operations officer, PeopleReady and PeopleScout, brings over 15 years of leadership and 20 years of industry experience in partnering with global organizations to build and deliver strategic, scalable talent acquisition solutions with a focus on operational and process excellence. In her current role, Cindy is responsible for enabling operational effectiveness to champion PeopleReady and PeopleScout’s mission and vision, including supporting the strategic business plan and governance of the operational goals. Her role also includes executive leadership of TrueBlue’s Global Delivery Centers in Gurgaon and Bangalore, India.

Sarah Murphy, vice president of client delivery, PeopleScout, has been with PeopleScout for 13 years. As Senior Vice President, Client Delivery, Sarah is responsible for partnering with our internal team and our clients’ talent acquisition function in delivery, leadership, innovation, growth, transformation and strategy, as a trusted partner to clients primarily in the healthcare, finance, government and hospitality industries. With a total of 22 years in recruitment/human resources, Sarah has successfully led both niche hiring engagements of 5,000 hires as well as high-volume solutions of up to 55,000 hires per year. Sarah is a passionate leader and takes pride in mentoring and developing fellow female leaders and fostering an inclusive work environment.

View the full list of 2022 Women in RPO award winners here.

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 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of 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: 
Caroline Sabetti

Chief Marketing Officer, PeopleReady and PeopleScout & Senior Vice President of TrueBlue Communications

csabetti@trueblue.com

312.560.9173

PeopleScout Wins Two 2022 MUSE Creative Awards for Exceptional Digital and Social Media Marketing

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International awards program recognizes PeopleScout’s Instagram page and recruitment marketing campaigns for creative excellence

CHICAGO – March 31, 2021 – PeopleScout has been named a Gold winner in the Social Media category of the 2022 MUSE Creative Awards for its Instagram page. PeopleScout also won Silver in the Strategic Program, Digital Marketing Campaign category for its recruitment marketing campaign. The MUSE Creative Awards and the MUSE Design Awards received over 6,000 submissions this year from around the world.

As an employer of choice with a 2022 Top Workplaces USA designation, PeopleScout is consistently looking to grow its talented team with individuals who embrace PeopleScout’s culture, align with its mission and are inspired to help drive innovation in talent solutions.

“We are so fortunate to have such a talented, committed team and vibrant, and purpose-driven culture,” said Caroline Sabetti, chief marketing officer of PeopleReady and PeopleScout and senior vice president of TrueBlue communications. “As we continue to help our clients with their recruitment challenges, creating innovative recruitment marketing strategies and engagement techniques both internally and for our clients remains a key priority.”

PeopleScout used its expertise to develop an Instagram page that serves as a hub for all things PeopleScout. The page specifically focuses on PeopleScout’s culture and people and provides a place for employees to engage with one another and for potential candidates to get a genuine feel for what it’s like to be a member of the PeopleScout team.

In addition, PeopleScout’s recruitment marketing campaigns showcase the company’s unique culture, and speak to the values of today’s candidates—focusing on career growth and a passion for changing lives and making a difference by connecting people and work.

“The team here at IAA is taken aback by the works we had received for the 2022 MUSE Awards. The level of refinement and the depth of completion truly represent the best of the creative and design industries,” said Thomas Brandt, spokesperson of IAA. “IAA commends all our entrants for their dedication to their crafts and may their unceasing passions further the limits of creativity and design.”

View a complete list of the 2022 MUSE Creative Awards winners here. 

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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 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of 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: 
Caroline Sabetti

Chief Marketing Officer, PeopleReady and PeopleScout & Senior Vice President of TrueBlue Communications

csabetti@trueblue.com

312.560.9173

PeopleScout Releases Q1 2022 Issue of PeopleScout NEXT

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Latest issue explores content related to current and upcoming challenges and opportunities across the talent acquisition industry

CHICAGO – March 29, 2021 – PeopleScout today released the Q1 2022 issue of its award-winning PeopleScout NEXT magazine. Available at www.peoplescout.com/next, the magazine provides actionable insights on the rapidly changing talent acquisition, talent technology and workforce management landscape as employers deal with a challenging talent market.

It’s been two years since the COVID-19 pandemic first swept the globe, changing not only life as we knew it, but making drastic and lasting impacts on business and the world of work. Health and safety concerns have fluctuated, labor market challenges continue to stymie production and economic recovery remains uneven.

In this issue of NEXT, articles address how employers can put candidate priorities—inclusiveness, accommodation and exceptional experience at the forefront of their recruitment efforts in 2022. 

Talent acquisition leaders will find insights on:

  • Why keeping DE&I at the center of recruiting strategies remains critical
  • The history of African Americans in the workforce and how to build a more equitable and inclusive future
  • Strategies for increasing employee engagement as a means of reducing turnover
  • Boomerang employees: a talent pool that is often untapped, yet full of opportunity
  • The emerging trend of a remote contingent labor force as a solution for employers
  • The evolution of talent programs and technologies with a Talking Talent Leadership Profile introducing Rick Betori, PeopleScout’s managing director of the Americas

PeopleScout NEXT began publication in 2018 and has since gone on to receive numerous awards for its writing and design. In February 2022, PeopleScout NEXT was named a Gold winner in the 2022 AVA Digital Awards for its Q3/Q4 2021 issue. In October 2020, PeopleScout NEXT magazine was named a Gold winner in the Publication, Magazine category in the 2020 MUSE Creative Awards competition. This win followed two 2019 MarCom Awards: Platinum in the Print Media – Writing category and Gold in Print Media – Design for PeopleScout NEXT.

Access the Q1 2022 issue of PeopleScout NEXT today at www.peoplescout.com/next

About PeopleScout NEXT

NEXT is PeopleScout’s publication covering an expansive array of talent acquisition and workforce management topics and technology trends, designed to provide readers with the knowledge they need to go from advice to advantage. PeopleScout’s audience is focused on what’s next – the future of work, impending skills shortages and technological advances. The goal of PeopleScout NEXT is to provide talent leaders with both the big ideas and small steps they can take today to make sure they are set up for future success. You can access the latest edition of PeopleScout NEXT here.

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 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of 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. 

PeopleScout Named a Gold Winner in 2022 AVA Digital Awards for Latest Issue of PeopleScout NEXT

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PeopleScout’s award-winning magazine again recognized for outstanding thought leadership content and compelling digital design 

Chicago – February 17, 2022 – PeopleScout has been named a Gold winner in the 2022 AVA Digital Awards for its Q3/Q4 2021 issue of PeopleScout NEXT, the company’s quarterly publication on all things talent acquisition, talent technology and workforce management. In addition, PeopleScout was recognized with an Honorable Mention for its digital recruitment marketing campaigns. 

AVA Digital recognizes outstanding achievement by creative professionals involved in the concept, direction, design and production of media that is part of the revolution of digital communication. Work ranges from audio and video productions—websites and social media sites that present interactive components such as video, animation, blogs and podcasts—to other forms of user-generated digital communication. 

“We’re incredibly proud to receive this recognition for PeopleScout NEXT,” said Caroline Sabetti, chief marketing officer of PeopleReady and PeopleScout and senior vice president of TrueBlue communications. “With each new issue, we strive to share thought-provoking and timely industry insights, in a publication that is as useful as it is beautiful. This recognition from AVA Digital Awards is strong validation that our work is helping talent leaders navigate the current talent landscape, which will continue to drive our purpose and strategy as future issues of NEXT are published.” 

PeopleScout NEXT began publication in 2018 and has since gone on to receive numerous awards for its writing and design. In October 2020, PeopleScout NEXT magazine was named a Gold winner in the Publication, Magazine category in the 2020 MUSE Creative Awards competition. This win followed two 2019 MarCom Awards: Platinum in the Print Media – Writing category and Gold in Print Media – Design for PeopleScout NEXT. 

Access the Q3/Q4 2021 issue of PeopleScout NEXT today at www.peoplescout.com/next.  

View the full list of AVA Digital Award winners at www.avaawards.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 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of 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:  
David Irwin 
Director of Communications, TrueBlue  
dirwin@trueblue.com
630.453.1120
 

TrueBlue Leaders Named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ Staffing 100 List

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PeopleReady and PeopleScout President and COO, Taryn Owen, and PeopleManagement President and COO, Carl Schweihs, named to list of the most influential staffing leaders

TACOMA, Wash.—Feb. 17, 2022—TrueBlue is proud to announce that two of its leaders have been named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) 2022 North America Staffing 100 list. The list recognizes the most influential people in the staffing industry and workforce ecosystem who are driving the future of workforce solutions.

The TrueBlue executives featured this year include:

Taryn Owen, President and COO, PeopleReady and PeopleScout
With TrueBlue since 2010, Owen was named president of PeopleReady—which specializes in quick and reliable on-demand labor and highly skilled workers—in 2019. She expanded her role in 2021 to lead PeopleScout, a global provider of talent solutions including RPO, MSP, Total Workforce Solutions and Talent Advisory. Owen guides the ongoing digital transformation and delivery model enhancements for the two TrueBlue brands to help make it easier than ever to connect people and work. Under Owen’s leadership, PeopleReady and PeopleScout put approximately 550,000 people to work and served approximately 94,000 businesses in 2021. Known for empowering others, Owen inspires, mentors, and fosters a culture where everyone can thrive. Under her leadership, both brands were named Top Workplaces in the USA in 2021 and 2022. Owen has been recognized for her industry leadership with numerous awards, including being named to both the SIA’s Staffing 100 list and the Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing list for the past five consecutive years.

Carl Schweihs, President and COO, PeopleManagement
In his role with TrueBlue’s PeopleManagement division—which includes Centerline Drivers, SIMOS Solutions, and Staff Management | SMX—Schweihs helps companies bridge talent gaps and prepare tomorrow’s supply chain talent for the future. From manufacturing and fulfillment to distribution and transportation, his work helps supply chain companies meet workers where they are and how they want to work, whether they are looking for part-time, temporary or full-time work. His focus on technology drives improvements in clients’ and workers’ abilities to manage their work and grow in their business and their careers while making work life and filling jobs easier. Under his leadership, PeopleManagement and its brands were named Top Workplaces in the USA in both 2021 and 2022. This is the third time Schweihs has been named to the SIA 100.

“TrueBlue is proud and honored to have Taryn and Carl recognized by SIA this year for their innovation, dedication and leadership in the staffing industry,” said Patrick Beharelle, CEO of TrueBlue. “They are truly purpose-driven leaders with a focus on TrueBlue’s mission of connecting people and work and making a difference for our candidates, associates, customers, and in the communities we serve.”

“The world of work has undergone a dramatic shift and the task of keeping the workforce motivated and productive has rested with many of the enterprising leaders on the Staffing 100 list,” said Subadhra Sriram, editor & publisher, media products, SIA. “Working relentlessly to move their companies and the workforce solutions ecosystem forward, these intrepid professionals have done what it takes to ensure the ecosystem continues to thrive.”

About TrueBlue
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In 2021, TrueBlue connected approximately 615,000 people with 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.

Media Contact          
David Irwin
dirwin@trueblue.com
630-453-1120

TrueBlue’s PeopleReady, PeopleScout and PeopleManagement Named Top Workplaces for 2nd Consecutive Year

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Prestigious designation based on employee feedback related to company culture  

TACOMA, Wash.—Feb. 1, 2022—TrueBlue is pleased to announce that its PeopleReady, PeopleScout and PeopleManagement segments have all been designated as Top Workplaces USA based on feedback from employees.  

Those companies named to the Top Workplaces USA list are chosen based solely on the results gathered through an employee survey conducted by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization, including alignment, execution and connection.  

“At TrueBlue, our employees are deeply committed to our mission to connect people and work and to be a force for good in the communities we serve. To receive this positive feedback on our culture from our talented employees is indeed a high honor,” said Patrick Beharelle, CEO of TrueBlue. “Through the challenges of the past few years, they have remained focused and undeterred in helping TrueBlue fulfill its mission and we are resolved to ensure that we continue to build a culture where all employees can advance and thrive.” 

“Companies need to authentically represent their brand to job-seekers,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “The employee experience needs to be on the mission-critical list. Leaders who embrace a people-first culture will benefit greatly. By giving employees a voice and showcasing your authentic culture through employer branding, organizations can attract those job seekers who complement their culture. Culture drives performance.” 

About TrueBlue’s Top Workplaces:  

PeopleReady specializes in quick and reliable on-demand labor and highly-skilled workers. PeopleReady supports a wide range of blue-collar industries, including construction, manufacturing and logistics, waste and recycling, and hospitality. Leveraging its game-changing JobStack platform and 600 branch offices across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, PeopleReady served approximately 98,000 businesses and put approximately 221,000 people to work in 2020. Learn more at www.peopleready.com. 

PeopleScout is one of the world’s largest RPO providers with end-to-end MSP and talent advisory capabilities supporting total workforce needs. Affinix™, PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging with millions of candidates every year, PeopleScout enhances talent intelligence for 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. Learn more at www.peoplescout.com. 

PeopleManagement is TrueBlue’s workforce management division, which specializes in on-site 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.  

 About TrueBlue  
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In 2020, TrueBlue connected approximately 490,000 people with 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 
Making the world a better place to work together.™  
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 14 years of culture research and the results from 23 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 www.energage.com or www.topworkplaces.com. 

Media Contact  
David Irwin 
TrueBlue Communications Director 
dirwin@trueblue.com 
630-453-1120  

PeopleScout Named a Leader in All Categories in NelsonHall’s 2021 NEAT Vendor Evaluation for RPO

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PeopleScout identified as a global leader for the fourth year in a row, recognized for global footprint, candidate experience and talent technology 

Chicago – January 13, 2022 – PeopleScout has been recognized as a Leader, the highest rating, in every category of NelsonHall’s global 2021 NEAT Vendor Evaluation for RPO. The categories include: Geographic Footprint and Scalability, TA Transformation Journey, Innovation in Technology/Tools, Innovation in Service, as well as an Overall rating. 

Nikki Edwards, Principal HR Technology & Services Analyst, NelsonHall, said: “PeopleScout continues to evolve its next-generation programs, services, service delivery, and cutting-edge tech, leveraging creativity, innovation, and expertise to ensure that its total talent solutions are fit for purpose for today’s talent challenges.” 

NEAT is NelsonHall’s vendor evaluation and assessment tool, offering companies around the world a comprehensive assessment of vendors’ offerings and capabilities. The NEAT for RPO allows strategic sourcing managers to assess the capability of vendors across a range of criteria and business situations to identify the best performing vendors overall, with specific capability in technology/tools innovation, services innovation, candidate experience, geographic footprint and scalability, and taking clients on a talent acquisition transformation journey.  

“Our commitment to providing our customers with best-in-class customer service and innovative talent solutions has never been stronger,” said Taryn Owen, PeopleReady and PeopleScout President & COO. “As we look to what’s next, we will continue to optimize our ability to partner with our clients to help them solve their toughest talent challenges through the right combination of insight, human touch, and next-generation technology.” 

Highlights from NelsonHall’s evaluation of PeopleScout on the 2021 NEAT Vendor Evaluation include the company’s: 

  • Broad range of existing and new RPO, and more widespread talent solutions, including those established for working in COVID-19 world 
  • Deep expertise in Talent Advisory services, notably employer branding, assessment, recruitment marketing, and the future of work consulting  
  • Global footprint across North America, EMEA and APAC through the 2018 acquisition of TMP Holdings LTD and previous acquisitions 
  • Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, notably in pairing technology and talent advisory services for recruitment marketing and employer branding to deliver results  
  • Technology innovation, notably its comprehensive set of enhancements to its next-generation AffinixÔ platform, including advanced use of automation, AI, and ML; Affinix Analytics with its Ask Affinix feature; and its roadmap of technology and tools to augment Affinix 
  • Unified approach to operational delivery and technology platforms and greater TrueBlue brand collaboration in tailored solutioning for clients. 

A Leader designation on the NEAT vendor evaluation is based on a combination of analyst assessments and feedback from RPO vendor clients. Interviews with clients focus on measuring the vendor’s ability to deliver immediate benefit as well as evaluating the vendor’s suitability to meet future requirements.   

Learn more about PeopleScout’s 2021 NelsonHall NEAT Vendor Evaluation by downloading the full report. 

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., and Continental Europe, 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 research is based on rigorous, all-original research, and is widely respected for the quality, depth, and insight of its analysis. 

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 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of 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 enhances talent intelligence for clients across 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: 
Sarah Katz Candelario 
Vice President of Marketing and Communications 
skatz@peoplescout.com 
312-915-5544 

TrueBlue Veteran Leader Rick Betori Joins PeopleScout in Newly Created Position, Managing Director of the Americas

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Betori brings ten years of experience with TrueBlue, innovative leadership and digital transformation expertise to a new role driving business development and organizational growth 

CHICAGO – January 12, 2022 – As job openings in the U.S. hover near all-time highs and the Great Resignation continues to unfold, PeopleScout, a global leader in talent solutions, remains committed to helping employers meet the challenge of filling open roles with the best talent through their innovative solutions and talent acquisition expertise.  

To aid in this commitment, PeopleScout is proud to announce that Rick Betori has been named to its executive leadership team as Managing Director of the Americas, a newly created role focused on client delivery, implementation and sales across the Americas. He joins PeopleScout after serving as a trusted leader in the TrueBlue organization for over a decade, most recently leading field strategy and operations for TrueBlue’s industrial staffing giant, PeopleReady.  

“PeopleScout is thrilled to welcome Rick to the business as he takes on this new role to drive service delivery excellence for our clients, enhance client implementation processes and drive our business development strategy,” said Taryn Owen, PeopleReady and PeopleScout President & COO. “Rick’s experience in guiding our TrueBlue brands through digital transformation while driving the ongoing success of key strategic initiatives uniquely positions him to help accelerate growth at PeopleScout now and into the future.” 

Betori is passionate about PeopleScout and parent company TrueBlue’s mission of connecting people with work and has a deep understanding of the talent acquisition industry. Betori has broad leadership expertise and a proven ability to develop strong client partnerships built on trust and loyalty.  

Over his tenure, Betori has worked for multiple TrueBlue brands, serving as a brand president, product leader and as Senior Vice President of Field Strategy and Operations at PeopleReady. Prior to joining TrueBlue, Betori was the President of Wonderlic, a leading hiring assessment provider. Before that, he had a diverse career in management consulting with a focus on business development and client engagement. 

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 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of 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 enhances talent intelligence for clients across 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: 
Sarah Katz Candelario 
Vice President of Marketing and Communications 
skatz@peoplescout.com 
312-915-5544 

PeopleScout’s Affinix™ Wins Award for Diversity and Inclusion Innovation in Brandon Hall Group’s Fall 2021 Excellence in Technology Program

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Affinix recognized for transforming the way employers can measure diversity and inclusion hiring initiatives  

Chicago – January 11, 2022 – PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition technology, Affinix™, has been named a Bronze winner for Best Advance in Diversity and Inclusion Innovation in Brandon Hall Group’s Fall 2021 Excellence in Technology Awards Program.  

Affinix is a mobile-first, cloud-based platform that creates a consumer-like candidate experience and streamlines the recruiting process through intelligent automation. Affinix brings together applicant tracking systems (ATS), candidate relationship management (CRM) systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital marketing, predictive analytics and digital interviewing, providing a seamless experience for candidates, rapidly supplying a qualified talent pool to hiring leaders, and driving efficiencies through innovation. 

“With the criticality of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for organizations around the world, PeopleScout recognized the need for enhancements to our Affinix Analytics dashboards to better help our clients attract a diverse pool of applicants,” said Taryn Owen, PeopleReady and PeopleScout President & COO. “This recognition from Brandon Hall is strong validation of the value of this important work, which we will continue as we partner with our clients to deliver the solutions they need to further their DE&I objectives and accurately and efficiently measure their progress towards their goals.” 

PeopleScout was recognized for expanding strategic insights in Affinix Analytics—the company’s data and reporting tool that includes job seeker analytics and operational metrics—to support the organization’s overall focus on diversity and inclusion. With a new standard dashboard for client diversity initiatives, employers can better understand progress toward diversity goals and determine where to focus their efforts.  

PeopleScout continues to lead the talent acquisition industry with its innovative talent technology and solutions. Previous recognition for Affinix includes: 

To learn more about the winners of the Brandon Hall Group’s Fall 2021 Excellence in Technology Program visit the website. 

About Brandon Hall Group  
Brandon Hall Group is a research and analyst firm, with more than 10,000 clients globally and 25 years of delivering research-based solutions that empower excellence in organizations around the world through our research and tools each and every day. Our vision is to inspire a better workplace experience. Our mission is to empower excellence in organizations around the world through our research and tools each and every day.  

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 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of 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 enhances talent intelligence for clients across 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:  
Sarah Katz Candelario  
Vice President of Marketing and Communications  
skatz@peoplescout.com  
312-915-5544  

PeopleScout Ranked as a Leader on HRO Today’s 2021 Total Workforce Solutions Baker’s Dozen

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PeopleScout also recognized as a leader in Breadth of Service and Quality of Service categories 

Chicago—January 10, 2022— PeopleScout has been named a global Total Workforce Solutions leader on HRO Today’s 2021 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings. In addition, PeopleScout was named the No. 1 provider in the Breadth of Service category. The fourth annual Baker’s Dozen for Total Workforce Solutions is based solely on feedback from buyers.  

“PeopleScout’s expertise in RPO, MSP and Talent Advisory coupled with its global scale and commitment to technology innovation makes it an excellent choice for buyers in need of blended talent solutions,” said Elliot Clark, CEO and chairman of SharedXpertise and HRO Today. “PeopleScout provides the strategic expertise needed for any organization looking to enhance its talent acquisition model with a holistic solution customizable to fit any worker type.” 

PeopleScout Total Workforce Solutions blend the capabilities of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Provider (MSP) services by integrating the talent acquisition function for permanent and contingent workforces under one delivery team to meet clients’ individual talent acquisition needs. 

“As organizations face ongoing challenges related to the labor market and the impacts of the pandemic, the need for adaptable, scalable and holistic talent acquisition models is greater than ever before,” said Taryn Owen, PeopleReady and PeopleScout President & COO. “At PeopleScout, we are well-equipped to help buyers in their pursuit for blended solutions and are incredibly grateful for our valued clients who made this recognition for our Total Workforce leadership possible.” 

PeopleScout continues to be a leader in RPO, MSP and Total Workforce Solutions. Most recently, PeopleScout was named a Leader—the highest rating—in every category in NelsonHall’s global 2021 NEAT Vendor Evaluation for RPO. Earlier in 2021, PeopleScout was also named an RPO Leader by Everest Group and the largest RPO provider in North America for the second year in a row. The company also holds strong rankings on the global HRO Today RPO Baker’s Dozen lists, as well as the MSP Baker’s Dozen list. 

You can view the full Total Workforce Solutions 2021 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings here. 

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 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of 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 enhances talent intelligence for clients across 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.  
 
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