PeopleScout Named an RPO Leader in EMEA and APAC on HRO Today’s RPO Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings

Global capabilities, industry experience and superior customer service drive buyer satisfaction 

Chicago — November 23, 2021 — PeopleScout, a leading global provider of talent solutions, has been recognized as an RPO leader in EMEA and APAC on HRO Today’s 2021 RPO Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings. This follows the company’s ranking as an enterprise leader on the global 2021 RPO Baker’s Dozen in September. 

“PeopleScout has demonstrated their ability to manage talent acquisition solutions that span the global economy,” said Elliot Clark, CEO and Chairman of SharedXpertise and HRO Today. “The company’s investment in enhancing their capabilities in EMEA and APAC, along with their cutting-edge technology, industry expertise and superior customer service have earned them their place as a leader on this year’s RPO Baker’s Dozen list in all regions.” 

The HRO Today Baker’s Dozen rankings are determined through a survey of current buyers of RPO services. The annual Baker’s Dozen list ranks the top 13 RPO providers globally as well as the top RPO providers that service EMEA, APAC and the healthcare industry. Providers are evaluated on three sub-categories: breadth of service, size of deal and quality of service.  

“To receive this recognition at a global level is a testament to our dedication to driving innovation in talent solutions across all regions,” said Taryn Owen, PeopleReady and PeopleScout President & COO. “We remain committed to delivering next generation, tech-enabled talent solutions and best-in-class service to our clients around the globe. We are grateful for the strength of the client partnerships that made these rankings possible.” 

PeopleScout continues to evolve its talent solutions for the future. The company is uniquely positioned to provide innovative solutions across the total workforce spectrum, with strong rankings on the global RPO Baker’s Dozen list, as well as the Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Total Workforce Solutions Baker’s Dozen lists. Earlier this year, 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’s talent technology, Affinix™ brings together artificial intelligence, recruitment marketing, machine learning and people skills–the total package when it comes to talent sourcing and engagement. 

Learn more about the 2021 RPO Baker’s Dozen on the HRO Today Magazine website. 

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 

Three TrueBlue Leaders Named to Staffing Industry Analyst’s Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing List 2021

TACOMA, Wash.November 17, 2021TrueBlue is pleased to announce that three of its leaders have been named to the Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) Global Power 150 Women in Staffing List for 2021. The SIA list recognizes women leaders and influencers worldwide and spotlights their contributions and positive impact in the staffing industry. 

The TrueBlue executives featured this year include: 

Taryn Owenpresident and COO, PeopleReady and PeopleScout. With TrueBlue since 2010, Owen was named president of its PeopleReady brand, which specializes in quick and reliable on-demand labor and highly skilled workers, in 2019. Passionate about TrueBlue’s mission to connect people, Owen led PeopleReady to serve approximately 98,000 businesses and put approximately 221,000 people to work in 2020. In 2021, her role expanded to include the company’s PeopleScout brand, a global provider of talent solutions including RPO, MSP, Total Workforce Solutions and Talent Advisory. Owen guides the ongoing digital transformation and service delivery model enhancements for the two TrueBlue brands. Known for empowering others, Owen inspires, mentors, and fosters a culture where everyone can advance and thrive. Under her leadership, both brands were named Top Workplaces in the USA in 2020.  

Jill Quinn, executive leader of TrueBlue’s Centerline Drivers and PeopleReady Skilled Trades. With with the company for more than 25 years, Quinn is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives which helps drive the success of both Centerline Drivers and PeopleReady Skilled Trades. With today’s critical shortage of skilled tradespeople, her strong focus on connecting qualified tradespeople with construction and renewable energy opportunities helps build the future of our nation. Quinn is fiercely dedicated to safety on the roads, inspiring her to create Cleared2Drive, an industry-leading consultancy program that leverages Centerline’s expertise to help businesses ensure their drivers are qualified and DOT compliant. In addition to Quinn being named one of the Top Women to Watch in Transportation by Women in Trucking (WIT) in 2020, Centerline has been named one of the Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation by Women in Trucking three years in a row. 

Hope Field, vice president of sales for Staff Management | SMX and SIMOS Solutions. Field leads a team dedicated to connecting people and work through on-site staffing solutions that help clients bridge talent gaps and prepare workers for tomorrow’s jobs. Their cost-effective and culturally aligned strategies allow companies to hire more people and produce more products for their customers. In 2020, as COVID-19 made selling more difficult, Field was instrumental in pivoting to a virtual sales model and contributing to a complete business turnaround that saw the brands recover from COVID-19-related lows to finish the year with 10% growth. Her efforts helped keep essential businesses in operation, helped put over 70,000 people to work, and helped keep the supply chain moving. This year, she led a sales initiative targeting local markets across the country that helped improve sales by 200% compared with 2020. 

“Women leaders at TrueBlue are integral to helping advance our mission of being a force for good in connecting people and work and to ensuring that we do so in a way that aligns with our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion,” said Patrick Beharelle, CEO of TrueBlue. “We are proud of Taryn, Jill and Hope for their creative and innovative contributions to TrueBlue and our brands—and are honored to have them recognized by SIA on this year’s Global Women in Staffing list.”  

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.  

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

PeopleScout Certified as Smartchoice® Preferred Provider by Brandon Hall Group

Brandon Hall Group, the leader in Empowering, Recognizing and Certifying Excellence in Human Capital Management recently announced that PeopleScout is certified as a Smartchoice® Preferred Solution Provider, confirming that PeopleScout is a global leader in RPO, MSP, Total Workforce Solutions and Talent Advisory. 

Chicago — November 16, 2021 — After an extensive review, Brandon Hall Group confirms that PeopleScout is living their mission to connect people and work as a global leader in talent solutions focused on finding, engaging and delivering the best talent to its client base. 

“Organizations looking for talent acquisition support in these unique times need look no further than PeopleScout,” said Michael Rochelle, Brandon Hall Group’s Chief Strategy Officer. “They are well-equipped with deep expertise across the talent solutions needed to lead employers through the hiring challenges they are facing today and into tomorrow.”  

The analyst team at Brandon Hall Group has spent a considerable amount of time understanding PeopleScout as well as the market they operate. The team has conducted in depth briefings and a thorough evaluation of PeopleScout’s product and service value proposition. 

Brandon Hall Group’s Smartchoice® Preferred Provider Program provides a world-class membership center for knowledge, resources and advisory support to the entire PeopleScout organization to ensure our certification is a reflection of the highest standards a Provider can attain in the market.  

“As organizations face hiring challenges and worker shortages, we are committed to supporting them every step of the way with the experience and expertise they need to connect with critical talent,” said Taryn Owen, President and COO of PeopleReady and PeopleScout. “We are pleased to receive this certification from Brandon Hall Group—it is powerful validation of our dedication to meet and exceed our client’s talent acquisition goals.” 

Brandon Hall Group has consistently been the leading independent analyst firm and confirms that PeopleScout offerings measurably benefit the organizations they work with. 

To learn more about PeopleScout and their offerings visit www.peoplescout.com.  

About Brandon Hall Group Inc.  
Brandon Hall Group is the only professional development company that offers data, research, insights and certification to Learning and Talent executives and organizations. The best minds in Human Capital Management (HCM) choose Brandon Hall Group to help them create future proof employee development plans for the new era.  

For over 27 years, we have empowered, recognized and certified excellence in organizations around the world influencing the development of over 10,000,000 employees and executives. Our HCM Excellence Awards was the first to recognize organizations for learning and talent and is the gold standard, known as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management.” 

Our cloud-based platform delivers evidence-based insights in the areas of Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Acquisition and HR/Workforce Management for corporate organizations and HCM Solution Providers. 

To learn more visit https://www.brandonhall.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 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 Named Winner of Two Gold NYX Awards Recognizing Creative Excellence in Marketing

International awards program selects PeopleScout’s Recruitment Marketing and Instagram campaigns as winners among more than 1,000 submitted entries 

CHICAGO – November 11, 2021 – PeopleScout was awarded two Gold 2021 NYX Marcom Awards for their Recruitment Marketing and Instagram campaigns. The international NYX Awards honor, recognize and celebrate creative excellence in marketing, communication and digital video designs, and encompasses creative across all facets of industries and mediums. 

PeopleScout is an award-winning provider of RPO, MSP, Total Workforce and talent advisory solutions, which encompass employer brand, employer value proposition and recruitment marketing services, and is consistently looking to grow its team with the best talent. In this competitive market, the award-winning recruitment marketing and Instagram creative captured candidates’ attention by showcasing the company’s unique culture, the qualities that make it a destination employer and the value it provides to candidates and employees.  

“We’re proud to receive these accolades from NYX,” said Caroline Sabetti, chief marketing officer of PeopleReady and PeopleScout and senior vice president of TrueBlue communications. “Creative excellence in our recruitment marketing efforts—both internally and for our clients—is fundamental to our mission of connecting people and work. To be recognized with these awards is validation that our recruitment marketing strategies are best in class, which, backed by our talent advisory expertise, is another way we go above and beyond to help our clients reach their recruitment goals.”  

More than 1,000 marketing, design, print, video and digital production entries were submitted, from over 50 countries worldwide, including: United States, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Canada and Ireland. NYX Awards ranked these entries, via blind judging, in accordance with the industry’s best standards, based on the creative proficiency and messages behind each concept. 

“We are truly inspired by all of the astounding entries this year, as they exceeded our expectations,” Kenjo Ong, CEO of International Awards Associate, said. “With the various categories that NYX Awards offers, we were able to celebrate the triumph of various entries and bestow upon them merits befitting their projects.” 

View a complete list of the 2021 NYX Awards winners here.  

Visit PeopleScout’s careers site here.

Visit PeopleScout’s award-winning Instagram page here.

About International Awards Associate (IAA) 
IAA, established in 2015, is the organizer of MUSE Creative Awards, MUSE Design Awards, Vega Digital Awards, Vega Student Awards, NYX Marcom Awards, NYX Game Awards, NYX Video Awards, TITAN Business Awards, TITAN Property Awards, LIT Talent Awards, iLuxury Awards, NY Product Awards, New York Photography Awards and MUSE Hotel Awards. Our mission is to honor, promote and encourage professional excellence, from industry to industry, internationally and domestically, through award platforms that are industry appropriate. IAA assembled NYX Awards to recognizes, celebrates, honors creative excellence in marketing, communication, and digital video design across all facets of industries and mediums, to advocate valuable and significant projects. 

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 with one-point ATS and VMS integration and single sign-on. 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 & Communications 
skatz@peoplescout.com 
312-915-5544 

PeopleScout’s Affinix™ Talent Technology Wins Platinum in the 2021 TITAN Business Awards for Superior Product Innovation

PeopleScout recognized for Affinix’s innovation in analytics, digital transformation and DE&I to optimize the talent process 

CHICAGO – October 13, 2021 – PeopleScout has been named a Platinum Award winner, the highest designation, in the fall season of the 2021 TITAN Business Awards (TITAN) distinguished awards program. 

PeopleScout was recognized as a winner in the Achievement category for superior achievement in product innovation for its proprietary talent technology Affinix. Affinix meets the growing demand for an AI-enabled and consumer-like candidate experience by providing the right balance of automation, human-touch and personalization. By reimagining the sourcing and recruiting cycle from start to finish, Affinix leverages cutting-edge talent acquisition technology for a seamless experience and better results. 

“We praise the phenomenal Titan-like accomplishments of a wide range of organizations, from all sectors, and their strong determination to achieve greater heights,” said Kenjo Ong, CEO of IAA. “The winners of the season set the bar for future businesses to follow.” 

“We are honored to receive this recognition from TITAN,” said President and COO of PeopleReady and PeopleScout Taryn Owen. “As our clients continue to respond to the Great Rehire and Great Resignation, we have made it our priority to take a proactive approach to evolving our technology to stay ahead of their needs—from talent shortages to improving DE&I, or whatever the future may bring.” 

As Affinix continues to evolve, the technology releases new functionality on a quarterly basis. Key thematic areas of focus include expanding actionable insights, digital transformation using emerging technology, diversity and inclusion enhancements, and reskilling and upskilling talent. 

To learn more about the winners of the 2021 TITAN Business Awards, visit the website

About International Awards Associate (IAA)   

IAA, established in 2015, is the organizer of MUSE Creative Awards, MUSE Design Awards, MUSE Photography Awards, MUSE Hotel Awards, Vega Digital Awards, Vega Students Awards, NYX Marcom Awards, NYX Game Awards, NYX Video Awards, TITAN Business Awards, TITAN Property Awards, LIT Talent Awards, NY Product Design Awards, New York Photography Awards, and iLuxury Awards. IAA’s mission is to honor, promote and encourage professional excellence, from industry to industry, internationally and domestically, through award platforms that are industry appropriate. IAA assembled TITAN Business Awards to bring attention to the international business industry and promote their strategies, cultures, and teamwork to the world. 

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 
312-915-554 

Three TrueBlue Brand Leaders Recognized with Top Honors in 2021 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business

PeopleReady, PeopleScout and TrueBlue leaders singled out for industry innovation through digital transformation, marketing and product 

TACOMA, Wash.—Oct. 6, 2021—TrueBlue is proud to announce that three of its brand leaders have been selected as winners of four 2021 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. The company was also recognized for winning more than three nominations in this year’s awards.  

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business is an international competition by the creators of the prestigious International Business Awards® and American Business Awards® and is regarded as the world’s premier business award. More than 1,500 nominations from organizations and individuals around the world were submitted to the awards this year. TrueBlue’s brand leaders being recognized this year are Taryn Owen, president and COO, PeopleReady and PeopleScout;  Caroline Sabetti, chief marketing officer of PeopleReady and PeopleScout and senior vice president of TrueBlue communications; and Anna Turner, senior vice president of product, PeopleScout. 

“We are extremely proud of all of our women leaders at TrueBlue. They are innovators in the staffing industry with a mission-driven commitment to connecting people and work,” said TrueBlue CEO Patrick Beharelle. “We are honored to have Taryn, Caroline and Anna recognized in this year’s Stevie Awards for Women in Business for their efforts reimagining staffing and recruiting in challenging times and for helping TrueBlue truly be a force for good in all that we do.” 

TrueBlue’s 2021 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business winners:  

Taryn Owen, president and COO, PeopleReady and PeopleScout, was recognized as Maverick of the Year and Woman of the Year in the Business Services category with Silver and Bronze Stevies, respectively. Owen was cited for her focus and vision in leading PeopleReady through the pandemic, helping keep businesses on track during the economic downturn and connecting them with workers during the current worker shortage. Her passion and commitment to PeopleReady’s mission of connecting people and work were also noted in her nomination. Known for empowering others, Owen fosters a culture where everyone can thrive and inspires employees to challenge the status quo and drive innovation.    

Caroline Sabetti, chief marketing officer of PeopleReady and PeopleScout and senior vice president of TrueBlue communications, received a Silver Stevie for Woman of the Year in the Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations category. Sabetti was recognized for her tireless efforts in supporting TrueBlue’s ongoing digital and brand transformation—anchored by PeopleReady’s  JobStack™ app and PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition technology, Affinix™. Most recently, Sabetti led an award-winning brand and culture initiative for PeopleReady, introducing revitalized branding and an energized culture that conveys the company’s readiness to lead the industry’s transformation and to put quality work and a quality workforce within reach. 

Anna Turner, senior vice president of product, PeopleScout, was honored with a Bronze Stevie for Woman of the Year in the Technology category. Turner was recognized for her work in reimagining how companies use technology in their recruiting efforts. Since joining PeopleScout, Anna has transformed the product service portfolio and introduced a thematic roadmap designed to drive innovation through discovery, emerging technology and true partnership between product, UX and engineering. Turner’s nomination noted her innovation in bringing product and technology updates to PeopleScout’s Affinix™, a mobile-first, cloud-based platform that creates a consumer-like candidate experience and streamlines the sourcing process.  

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.  

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

PeopleScout Named a Leader on HRO Today’s 2021 RPO Baker’s Dozen

Buyers also rank PeopleScout as a Leader in Healthcare RPO

Chicago — October 4, 2021 — PeopleScout has been recognized as a leader in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solutions on HRO Today’s annual RPO Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings. In addition to being named a leader overall, PeopleScout was ranked a leader in healthcare RPO solutions. 

“PeopleScout has once again proven its industry expertise and superior customer service, earning its place as a leader on this year’s RPO Baker’s Dozen list,” said Elliot Clark, CEO and Chairman of SharedXpertise and HRO Today. “As organizations continue to navigate the pandemic and unprecedented hiring challenges, PeopleScout remains a top choice for RPO partnership in the industry.”

The HRO Today Baker’s Dozen rankings are determined through a survey of current buyers of RPO services. The annual Baker’s Dozen list ranks the top 13 RPO providers globally as well as the top RPO providers that service the healthcare industry. Providers are evaluated on three sub-categories: breadth of service, size of deal and quality of service.

“We are proud to again be named a Leader on the annual RPO Baker’s Dozen list,” said PeopleScout President Taryn Owen. “Our commitment is to find and engage the talent our clients need, when they need it, and we thank our valued clients for trusting in us to do just that—especially during a hiring period as challenging as the one we are facing today. We are honored to also be named a Leader on the Healthcare RPO list and will continue to provide best-in-class service to this essential industry throughout the pandemic and beyond.”

PeopleScout continues to evolve its talent solutions for the future. The company is uniquely positioned to provide innovative solutions across the total workforce spectrum, with strong rankings on the RPO Baker’s Dozen list, as well as the Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Total Workforce Solutions Baker’s Dozen lists. Earlier this year, 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.

Learn more about the 2021 RPO Baker’s Dozen on the HRO Today Magazine website.

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 Recognized for Outstanding Recruitment Marketing with Gold Win in 2021 MUSE Creative Awards

North America’s largest RPO provider receives top international honors for recruitment marketing campaign

CHICAGO – October 1, 2021 – PeopleScout, a global talent solutions leader, has been named a Gold winner in the Branded Content, Recruitment category for its recruitment marketing in the 2021 MUSE Creative Awards competition. The MUSE Creative Awards and the MUSE Design Awards received over 4,500 submissions from all over the world.

As an employer of choice, recognized with a 2021 Top Workplaces USA designation, PeopleScout is consistently looking to grow its team with the best talent. The company is an award-winning provider of talent advisory solutions, specializing in employer brand, employer value proposition and recruitment marketing services. PeopleScout used its expertise to create recruitment marketing campaigns to capture candidates’ attention in a competitive hiring market by showcasing its unique culture, the qualities that make it a destination employer and the value it provides to candidates and employees.

The MUSE Creative Awards and the MUSE Design Awards stay true to their objective of honoring professionals in both creative and design spaces, promoting the entrants’ excellent works in spite of the changing times wrought by the pandemic. “Evidently, the new normal has brought about changes to how people operate in the world,” said Kenjo Ong, CEO of both competitions. “Despite the challenges, these individuals have shown remarkable tenacity in their continued excellence, which is clearly demonstrated in their works.”

“This recognition from MUSE is an exciting validation of our talent advisory expertise and is a meaningful acknowledgment of our mission of connecting people and work,” said PeopleScout President Taryn Owen. “It serves as strong motivation to continue our commitment to talent acquisition excellence driven by powerful recruitment marketing—both internally and for our clients.”

This win for PeopleScout follows multiple awards recognizing outstanding thought leadership from NYX Awards and Vega Digital Awards in 2020 and three 2020 MUSE Creative Awards: Gold in the Audio, Podcast category for its Talking Talent podcast, Gold in the Publication, Magazine category for PeopleScout NEXT magazine and Silver in the Corporate Identity category for the PeopleScout brand identity. Additionally, PeopleScout was recently named a Leader in Everest Group’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2021 and designated as the largest RPO provider in North America. PeopleScout was also named a leader in RPO solutions on HRO Today’s 2021 RPO Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings. In addition to being named a leader overall, PeopleScout was also ranked a leader in healthcare RPO solutions.  

View the full list of 2021 MUSE 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 with one-point ATS and VMS integration and single sign-on. 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 & Communications
skatz@peoplescout.com
312-915-5544

PeopleReady President, Taryn Owen, Expands Role to Lead PeopleScout

Expansion of Owen’s role to focus on driving ongoing digital transformation and delivery model enhancements across both PeopleReady and PeopleScout brands

TACOMA, Wash.— Sept. 22, 2021—   Today, TrueBlue announced that PeopleReady President, Taryn Owen, has also been named President of the staffing leader’s RPO brand, PeopleScout. This marks a significant expansion of Owen’s current role. Owen will lead the ongoing mission-driven digital transformation of both businesses to connect people and work. The segments will continue to operate as independent brands with separate teams.

Owen has been with TrueBlue since 2010. Before being appointed President of PeopleReady in December 2019, Owen served as President of PeopleScout from 2013 to 2019. Over her tenure as PeopleScout President, Owen led the organization through a period of substantial growth, global expansion, and the launch of its award-winning Affinix™ talent technology. Owen has assumed leadership for PeopleScout from outgoing President Brannon Lacey. Lacey has stepped down to become the CEO of a private equity-backed technology company.

Since becoming PeopleReady President in 2019, Owen has spearheaded the company’s pandemic response and digital transformation. This includes the ongoing elevation of its JobStack™ app, delivery models, and brand to make it faster and easier than ever before to connect people and work.

“Taryn’s track record of success at TrueBlue and with our PeopleReady and PeopleScout brands, combined with her deep expertise in recruiting and staffing, strategic vision, and proven ability to drive digital transformation, perfectly position her to lead these brands forward,” said TrueBlue CEO Patrick Beharelle. “We have incredible talent at all levels of both organizations, are executing on our strategic plans, and are excited to drive more value for our customers and more opportunities for our people as we build on our strong results in the first half of the year.”

Owen has been recognized for her industry leadership with numerous awards, including annual appearances on the Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) Staffing 100, the SIA Global Power 150 Women in Staffing, and the HRO Today HR Superstars lists.

About TrueBlue
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In the past year, TrueBlue connected more than 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.

PeopleScout’s Affinix™ Talent Technology Wins Two Silver Awards in Brandon Hall Group’s 2021 Excellence in Future of Work Awards

Affinix recognized for industry-leading predictive analytics and best-of-breed AI tools

Chicago – August 31, 2021 – PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition technology, Affinix™, has been named a Silver winner for Best Advance in Predictive Analytics and Best Advance in AI for Business Impact in Brandon Hall Group’s 2021 Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence Awards program.

Affinix is a mobile-first, cloud-based platform that creates a consumer-like candidate experience and streamlines the sourcing process. Affinix delivers speed and scalability while leveraging artificial intelligence, recruitment marketing, machine learning, predictive analytics and other emerging technology.

PeopleScout was recognized for providing predictive analytics that allow recruiting teams to take action and optimize the talent process. PeopleScout’s Affinix Analytics gives visibility to historic recruiting performance by job class, requisition, location and by hiring manager.

In addition, Affinix disrupts the fragmented talent acquisition technology ecosystem by deploying best-of-breed AI tools to increase efficiency in the sourcing and interview process for both candidates and clients.

“In 2020, we helped clients quickly shift to virtual recruiting models with Affinix; in 2021, we have made it a priority to enhance Affinix Analytics and its AI capabilities to reduce implementation time for new customers, provide new data-drive insights related to DE&I and improve sourcing and matching results,” said PeopleScout President Brannon Lacey. “We are honored to have been recognized for these efforts by Brandon Hall and will continue to drive the technology transformation needed to make the recruiting process seamless and efficient for our clients and candidates alike.”

Affinix will continue to evolve in the coming years, releasing new functionality on a quarterly basis. Key thematic areas of focus will include expanding actionable insights, digital transformation using emerging technology, diversity and inclusion enhancements, and reskilling and upskilling talent.

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

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 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 with one-point ATS and VMS integration and single sign-on. 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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