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PeopleScout designated as largest RPO provider in North America based on number of hires managed

CHICAGO—August 25, 2021—PeopleScout has earned top recognition in the talent acquisition industry, being named a Leader in Recruitment Process Outsourcing in North America by Everest Group. PeopleScout was designated as a Leader and recognized as North America’s largest RPO provider for the second straight year in Everest Group’s annual Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2021 for North America.

Everest Group classifies RPO service providers into three ascending categories of Aspirants, Major Contenders and the highest designation, Leaders. Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® framework assesses the market success and overall delivery capability of RPO service providers.

“PeopleScout is one of the largest players in the North American RPO market. Its expertise in sourcing a wide variety of job roles across multiple industries has enabled it to witness continued market success. Its continued investments in its Affinix™ technology platform and Affinix Analytics have resulted in a comprehensive RPO offering for clients,” said Arkadev Basak, Vice President, Everest Group. “This has helped the firm maintain its position as a Leader on Everest Group’s RPO in North America Services PEAK Matrix® 2021.”

“PeopleScout is honored to be recognized again by Everest Group for our RPO leadership,” said PeopleScout President Brannon Lacey. “We are committed to building strong partnerships with our clients and to enabling them to future-proof their talent acquisition strategy through the right combination of high-touch service delivery and high-tech enablement.”

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

• PeopleScout is the largest RPO provider by number of hires managed in North America.
• Leaders, including PeopleScout, have performed better than peers in areas such as consulting and value-added services, Total Talent Acquisition (TTA), and development of technology-driven offerings such as high-volume and low-cost solutions.
• Referenced clients reported that responsiveness and relationship management were key strengths of PeopleScout.
• PeopleScout was recognized for recent investments to its proprietary talent acquisition technology Affinix™, including upgraded AI capabilities to screen candidates sourced from public sources, existing talent pools and clients’ existing employees along with enhanced automated high-volume, virtual onboarding and internal mobility solutions.
• PeopleScout’s Affinix Analytics platform was also recognized for providing clients actionable insights about program performance and diversity hiring efforts.
  
  

Everest Group’s research is based on three key sources of proprietary information: its database of approximately 3,400 RPO deals, the operational capability of the 31 assessed RPO service providers, and ongoing buyer surveys and interactions. To be named a Leader, RPO providers must have the highest maturity levels in market impact, vision and capability.

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.

Press Contact:
Sarah Katz Candelario
Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
skatz@peoplescout.com
312-915-5544

Shulman to support company’s ambitious growth strategy and transformation agenda by driving operational excellence and organizational readiness

CHICAGO—AUGUST 3, 2021—With the job market exploding across the U.S.—nearly 14 million active jobs posted in the last 30 days, and jobs sitting unfilled for a month on average—businesses are struggling to find candidates and fill jobs. PeopleScout, a global talent solutions leader, says the need for innovative and agile talent solutions is more important now than ever before. To further optimize business operations and drive ongoing transformation, PeopleScout is proud to announce that Adrian Shulman has joined its executive leadership team as senior vice president of business operations.

Shulman joins PeopleScout as the company continues to transform the talent solutions space with the agile approach needed in today’s climate. PeopleScout utilizes innovative, technology-led workforce solutions powered by its award-winning talent technology, Affinix^TM, to help companies find the talent they need to move business forward.  

“We are thrilled to have Adrian leading our operations function as we shape the future of talent acquisition with solutions that make it easier than ever for our clients to connect with the talent they need,” said PeopleScout President Brannon Lacey. “Adrian’s background in guiding large technology companies through unprecedented growth and transformation and her commitment to operational excellence and organizational readiness perfectly positions her to help future-proof PeopleScout’s delivery capabilities.”

“I am excited to join PeopleScout at such a pivotal time in talent acquisition,” said Shulman. “With job openings at record highs, employers eager to ramp back up their staffing and the increased priority for technology-led workforce solutions, I am looking forward to driving our organizational transformation to keep pace with the fast-changing world of work.”

Before joining PeopleScout, Shulman served as VP, Chief Operations Officer, Transformation and Operations at Citrix Systems, a cloud computing company that enables mobile work styles. Throughout her tenure at Citrix, she held a variety of roles focused on transformation strategy and key business operations initiatives and led more than 30 growth acquisitions. Prior to Citrix, Shulman, who received her J.D. from Boston College, was a partner at Bingham McCutchen with a focus on M&A for high-tech clients.

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.

Press Contact:
Sarah Katz Candelario
Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
skatz@peoplescout.com
312-915-5544

Q2 Issue Explores Content Related to Current and Upcoming Challenges and Opportunities Across the Talent Acquisition Industry

CHICAGO – July 8, 2021 – PeopleScout today released the Q2 2021 issue of its award-winning PeopleScout NEXT magazine. Available at www.peoplescout.com/insights/next, the magazine provides actionable insights on the rapidly changing talent acquisition, talent technology and workforce management landscape as employers recover from the impact of the pandemic.

With job openings at an all-time high, diversity and inclusion continuing to drive workplace transformation and an increased need for agile workforce solutions, talent leaders find themselves navigating new challenges. This issue of PeopleScout NEXT provides insights on the important issues impacting the talent landscape today.

In this issue of PeopleScout NEXT, talent professionals will find insights on:

• LGBTQ+ activism and victories in the fight for workplace equity and strategies to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.
• Improving the candidate experience with a focus on candidate communication in a Talking Talent Leadership Profile of Jose Carbia, vice president of talent acquisition at Change Healthcare.
• The importance of women in leadership, told through the voices of PeopleScout women across the organization.
• Best practices for employer branding and candidate attraction strategies that improve business outcomes.
• Strategies for improving retention and employee satisfaction with learning and development programs.
• Guidance on building an employer value proposition that speaks to purpose, passion and a growth mindset and more.

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 Q2 2021 issue of PeopleScout NEXT today at www.peoplescout.com/insights/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 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
Director of Marketing & Communications
skatz@peoplescout.com
312-915-5544

The annual Baker’s Dozen list ranks the top MSP providers in the industry

Chicago — June 7, 2021 — 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 for 2021.

“Every year since the inception of the MSP Baker’s Dozen, PeopleScout has earned its place as an industry leader through its innovative and consultative approach to MSP,” said Elliot Clark, CEO and Chairman of SharedXpertise and HRO Today. “As organizations look to MSP and Total Workforce Solutions models coming out of the pandemic, PeopleScout has and continues to be one of only a few top choices in the market for this rapidly growing holistic approach to workforce services.”

PeopleScout’s Beyond the Expected™ MSP service approach is supported by innovative thinking that challenges the status quo.

“It is an honor to again be named a leader on the annual MSP Baker’s Dozen,” said PeopleScout President Brannon Lacey. “Thank you to our valued clients for trusting in PeopleScout to help navigate the changing needs brought about by the pandemic. As employers continue to rebound during the Great Rehire, we will be with them every step of the way with the very best in innovative contingent workforce solutions.”

PeopleScout MSP solutions offer the expertise, technology, resources and grit to solve the toughest staffing challenges and help employers build a contingent workforce with the best talent, now and in the future. PeopleScout MSP solutions go beyond the cost controls and process administration typical of standard MSP programs to deliver consultative insight and a uniquely transparent approach to partnership that will move your business forward.

PeopleScout’s MSP solutions are also powered by Affinix™, PeopleScout’s award-winning proprietary talent technology, to harness the power of data and analytics, allowing clear visibility across contingent workforces and other labor channels for a total workforce view. Embedded within PeopleScout’s talent solutions, Affinix is a robust platform that delivers speed and scalability to our MSP clients.

HRO Today surveys current buyers of MSP services for its Baker’s Dozen, which ranks the top 13 MSPs in the industry. PeopleScout has been named a Leader on this elite list every year since its inception. Learn more on the HRO Today Magazine website.

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.

Press Contact:

Sarah Candelario

Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

scandelario@peoplescout.com

312-915-5544

PeopleScout recognized for anticipating client needs and providing solutions during a time of immense uncertainty 

CHICAGO – June 3, 2021 – PeopleScout has been named a Platinum Award winner, the highest designation, in the inaugural season of the 2021 TITAN Business Awards (TITAN) distinguished awards program. 
 
PeopleScout was recognized as a winner in the Company & Organization category for superior Professional Services. 

“We celebrate the remarkable Titan-like achievements of a wide range of organizations, from all industries, as well as their efforts to better both the workspace and company culture,” said Kenjo Ong, CEO of IAA. “Persevering through adversities and hardships, we aim to inspire and embolden all businesses, being the advocate of integrity for all corporate professionals worldwide.” 

PeopleScout’s nomination showcased how the organization anticipates clients’ needs and proactively seeks out solutions to their problems—always staying one step ahead. 

In 2020, PeopleScout pivoted to support clients’ COVID-19 hiring needs. The company introduced a virtual hiring solution which helped clients quickly hire the essential talent they needed during a time of immense uncertainty. 

PeopleScout went a step further to determine what other ways we could support our clients during such a challenging time. We knew many organizations were operating on limited resources, whether they had to lay off or furlough employees, or if they didn’t have the means to hire the additional support they required.  

To address this need, we introduced Affinix^TM Internal Mobility, which allows clients to quickly source, leverage, promote and reassign talent from within their organization. And when their business enters the recovery phase and ramps up hiring, Affinix Internal Mobility gives clients the ability to easily search within their furloughed employees first—targeting the people who know their business and are ready to get back to work.  

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, Vega Digital Awards, NYX Marcom Awards, NYX Game Awards, NYX Video Awards, TITAN Property Awards, LIT Talent Awards, MUSE 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 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 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 Candelario 
Senior Director of Marketing and Communications 
scandelario@peoplescout.com 
312-915-5544 

“Ability to work independently” tops the list of qualities hiring managers most want to see, PeopleScout survey reveals

CHICAGO, Ill.—April 6, 2021—Over the past year, the pandemic has changed so many facets of the job market—but there is one area where job seekers may want to pay particular attention: what companies are looking for in job candidates. According to a survey out today from leading global RPO provider, PeopleScout, the overwhelming majority of hiring managers say the pandemic has changed what qualities they want to see in potential new hires. The most important quality they’re hoping to see? A job candidate’s ability to work independently.  

In the survey, 71% of hiring managers say the pandemic has impacted the qualities they look for in job candidates, with the vast majority noting “ability to work independently” (94%) as an essential quality. Meanwhile, 68% of hiring managers say they are having a hard time finding qualified candidates for their open positions.

“The job market has changed substantially over the past year, and so have the qualities that matter most to those who are hiring. We want to help people who are looking for work better understand those changes so that they can put their best foot forward on their resumes and in job interviews,” said PeopleScout President Brannon Lacey. “PeopleScout works with companies across the U.S. and around the globe to help them find the best job candidates, and job seekers can use these insights to stay up to date on what employers are looking for in a quickly changing job market to help them stand out.”

Since the pandemic’s onset, the most critical qualities that hiring managers will be looking for in job candidates, in order of importance, are:

1. Ability to work independently.
2. Ability to handle stress.
3. Flexibility.
4. Communication.
5. Being self-guided.

About the survey: the PeopleScout survey of hiring managers was conducted between Dec. 19, 2020 and Jan. 2, 2021. The margin of error is +/- 4%.

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, Charlotte, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com.

Press Contact:
Sarah Katz Candelario
Director of Marketing & Communications
skatz@peoplescout.com
312-915-5544

Recognition awarded for the company’s work with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation

London – April 1, 2021 – PeopleScout won the highly competitive Employee Engagement award at the 2021 RAD Awards for its work with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The judges described the campaign as “topical, timely, brave and rewarding.” The judges added that “everything was aligned for this project, and it’s a very well-deserved winner.”

King’s College Hospital wanted to show appreciation to their staff in the aftermath of phase one of COVID-19 and looked to raise awareness of open positions to support the significant hiring needs related to the pandemic.

The PeopleScout team developed the “Big Thank You” campaign, which consisted of 300 pieces of “thank you” artwork constructed in 18 installations. Each piece of artwork featured a portrait photograph of an employee and a quote from a colleague describing the employee’s work and thanking them for what they had done. The campaign showcased 166 valued employees across a range of clinical and nonclinical roles.

Nicola Ranger, Chief Nurse & Executive Director of Midwifery said of the campaign: “The staff response to these images has been extraordinary and has created a real buy-in and the internal buzz that we were after. It has been fantastic and has gone way beyond my expectations. Thank you so much.”

“We are honored to be recognized for this incredibly meaningful campaign,” said Andrew Wilkinson, Executive Leader, Group Managing Director – EMEA and APAC. “The pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we must approach recruitment marketing and employer branding. With this campaign, we had an opportunity to address recruiting issues by showcasing the power of team and recognizing how essential each individual’s effort is to ultimately delivering an exemplary experience during a challenging time.”

This recognition builds upon PeopleScout’s history of top award honors. In 2020, PeopleScout won four Recruitment Marketing Awards (RMAs), including Agency of the Year and Campaign of the Year. PeopleScout also won four 2020 RAD awards, including Work of the Year as well as in the Innovation, Use of Social and Out of Home Advertising categories.

Learn more about the making of the “Big Thank You” campaign.

To learn more about PeopleScout and how PeopleScout delivers Next Generation RPO visit www.peoplescout.com.

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 Charlotte, Toronto, Montreal, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information about PeopleScout and its Now to Next brand promise, please visit www.peoplescout.com.

Press Contact
Sarah Katz Candelario
Director of Marketing & Communications
skatz@peoplescout.com
312-915-5544

Q1 issue explores content related to current and upcoming challenges and opportunities across the talent acquisition industry

CHICAGO – March 30, 2021 – PeopleScout today released the Q1 2021 issue of its award-winning PeopleScout NEXT magazine. Available at peoplescout.com/next, the magazine provides actionable insights on the rapidly changing talent acquisition, talent technology and workforce management landscape as employers look ahead to the post-COVID-19 hiring recovery.

“At PeopleScout, we are already seeing a heightened focus on talent technology, full RPO and project recruiting programs to handle demand as hiring returns. We are also seeing growing interest in Total Workforce Solutions as many organizations leverage temporary or other contingent roles for greater flexibility,” said PeopleScout President Brannon Lacey. “Organizations that are hiring for permanent roles are facing high applicant volumes and bottlenecks moving candidates through the process efficiently. And, despite the large number of candidates, employers still need to compete for top talent, as candidates are aggressively pursuing multiple opportunities. This issue of NEXT covers these topics and others relevant to the current climate.”

In this issue of PeopleScout NEXT, talent professionals will find insights on:

• Addressing mental health in the workplace
• Virtual interviewing solutions
• How to improve your employer brand through employer review sites
• Talent technology from PeopleScout Vice President of Product Anna Turner
• Why Total Workforce Solutions are an ideal recruiting solution for recovery during the Great Rehire
• How to leverage an internal mobility program to rebuild your workforce from within
• Best practices for sourcing a diverse slate of candidates and more!

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.

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.

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, Charlotte, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com.

Press Contact:
Sarah Katz Candelario
Director of Marketing & Communications
skatz@peoplescout.com
312-915-5544