Global talent solutions leader recognized for innovation and impact of Talent Advisory solutions
LONDON — February 13, 2026 — PeopleScout was named the winner in six categories of the 2026 RAD Awards, as recognition of the company’s work delivering innovative, high-impact Talent Advisory solutions for clients Aegon, Knight Frank, the UK Ministry of Justice and the Environment Agency. PeopleScout’s award-winning work spans immersive assessment design, social-first attraction strategies, advanced recruitment technology and experiential early careers engagement.
“This recognition reflects the strength of our talent advisory approach—designing solutions that help organizations engage with talent differently and creating experiences that truly resonate with candidates,” said Sara Naveda, Head of Talent Advisory at PeopleScout. “Our teams work at the intersection of insight, creativity and technology, and we’re proud to partner with clients who are willing to challenge convention in pursuit of better outcomes.”
PeopleScout’s Award-Winning Programs Include:
- Industry Innovation – Aegon: An immersive assessment center experience that replaced a traditional competency-based process with a cinematic, science-led approach—driving a 98% offer acceptance rate, an 85% positive brand association and dramatically reducing no-shows.
- Candidate Experience – Aegon: A redesigned onboarding and hiring journey integrating employer brand, self-service technology and manager enablement—driving 92% new-starter engagement, faster time to offer and a 38% increase in vacancies filled year-over-year.
- Use of Social – Knight Frank: A social-first, influencer-backed attraction campaign designed to engage Gen Z and minority students, resulting in a 241% increase in career site traffic, millions of TikTok views and a significant rise in diverse graduate applications.
- Use of Technology – Ministry of Justice: Development of the “Match Me Tool”—a behavior-based tool that helps candidates understand the wide range of job opportunities and directs them to the best fit roles—reducing candidate drop-off, redistributing interest across hard-to-fill roles and enhancing overall user experience.
- Early Careers Attraction & Experiential – Environment Agency: Green Careers Live, an immersive Science Museum experience that introduced nearly 20,000 young people to careers in sustainability, challenging perceptions and expanding awareness of the agency’s mission and opportunities.
Now in its 36th consecutive year, the RAD Awards celebrate the best in employer branding, recruitment marketing and people communications. Agencies and in-house teams are recognized for solutions that drive measurable impact across talent attraction, assessment and candidate experience. All entries are judged by a panel of industry experts.
PeopleScout’s Talent Advisory practice is one of the largest in-house teams in the industry, offering world-class expertise in employer branding, recruitment marketing, assessment and talent market insights. Their multidisciplinary team of creatives, psychologists and strategists deliver award-winning solutions that help clients connect with talent in meaningful ways.
About PeopleScout
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) company, is a global talent solutions leader that provides unmatched scalability to meet the hiring needs of organizations of all sizes. It connects clients with top talent through Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Provider (MSP), Total Workforce Solutions, and talent and technology advisory services. PeopleScout is helping talent leaders harness the power of data, drive decisions and exceed expectations through tech-charged solutions founded on machine learning and AI. PeopleScout’s legacy of service and partnership has led to consistent recognition as a leader by industry analysts. For more information, visit www.peoplescout.com.
About TrueBlue
TrueBlue, Inc. (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions. As The People Company®, we put people first— advancing our mission to connect people and work while delivering smart, scalable solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. Since our founding, TrueBlue has connected more than 10 million people with work and served over 3 million clients across a variety of industries. Powered by proprietary, digitally enabled platforms and decades of expertise, our brands — PeopleReady, PeopleScout, Staff Management | SMX, Centerline, SIMOS, and Healthcare Staffing Professionals — provide a full spectrum of flexible staffing, workforce management, and recruitment solutions that bring precision, speed, and scale to the changing world of work. Learn more at www.trueblue.com.
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