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CHICAGO (August 20, 2018) — PeopleScout announced today that it has been named a 2019 Military Friendly® Employer. This is the fifth consecutive year PeopleScout received the honor.

Organizations earning the Military Friendly® Employer designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 200 companies participated in the Military Friendly® Employers portion of the 2019 Military Friendly® Companies survey.

“At PeopleScout, we’re proud of our commitment to veteran hiring,” said PeopleScout President Taryn Owen. “We are driven by our mission of connecting people with meaningful work, and it is exceptionally fulfilling when we help our servicemembers transition to civilian work.”
PeopleScout is committed to hiring military talent, knowing first-hand that recruiting veterans and military spouses is not only the “right thing to do,” but the right thing for businesses. PeopleScout launched the Veteran Talent Exchange on Veterans Day 2013, which connects thousands of veterans every year to businesses with unmet hiring needs.

PeopleScout has also been named to the Military Times Best for Vets Employers 2018 rankings and is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Company. The company also partners with Hire Heroes USA and PsychArmor Institute.

PeopleScout’s parent company, TrueBlue, was a founding member of the national advisory circle on the Veteran Employment Advisory Council, which was created in 2011. The VEAC is committed to hiring veterans and military spouses, establishing best practices for veteran employment and working with other businesses to do the same. TrueBlue is also a proud supporter of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) initiative. As a Friend of HOH, TrueBlue connects service members, veterans and military spouses with career opportunities at TrueBlue and its clients.

Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by VIQTORY, a service disabled, veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities, with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining an organization’s survey score with an assessment of the organization’s ability to meet thresholds for Applicant, New Hire Retention, Employee Turnover, and Promotion & Advancement of veterans and military employees.

PeopleScout will be showcased along with other 2019 Military Friendly® Employers in the December issue of G.I. Jobs® magazine, the January 2019 issue of Military Spouse Magazine, and on MilitaryFriendly.com.

About PeopleScout
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue company, is the world’s largest RPO provider managing talent solutions that span the global economy, with end-to-end MSP capabilities supporting total workforce needs. PeopleScout boasts 98 percent 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 please visit www.peoplescout.com.

About Military Friendly ® Employers:
The Military Friendly ® Employers list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources for thousands of federal contractors nationwide, input of military employees, and responses to the proprietary, data driven Military Friendly ® Employers survey from participating companies. The survey questions, methodology, criteria and weightings were developed with the assistance of an independent research firm and an advisory council of educators and employers. Data calculations and tabulations were independently evaluated for completeness and accuracy by Ernst & Young. The survey is administered for free and is open to companies that have hired veterans in the past 12 months. Criteria for consideration can be found at: http://www.militaryfriendly.com/.

About VIQTORY:
Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service disabled, veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its G.I. Jobs ® and Military Friendly ® brands. VIQTORY and its brands are not a part of or endorsed by the U.S. Dept of Defense or any federal government entity. Learn more about VIQTORY at www.victorymedia.com.

Press Contact:

PeopleScout:
Caroline Sabetti
Global VP of Marketing and Communications
312-560-9173

VIQTORY:
Brian O’Malley
Gordon C. James Public Relations
bomalley@gcjpr.com
480-703-8338

Chicago – August 7, 2018 – PeopleScout today introduced PeopleScout NEXT, a publication covering an expansive array of talent acquisition and workforce management topics and technology trends. Available at peoplescout.com/insights/next, the publication provides actionable insights on the rapidly changing talent acquisition landscape.

“As a community of talent acquisition and workforce management leaders, we are all focused on what’s next – the future of work, impending skills shortages and technological advances,” said PeopleScout President Taryn Owen. “The goal of PeopleScout NEXT is to provide both the big ideas and small steps one can take to be set up for future success.”

PeopleScout NEXT provides a comprehensive look across the major topics affecting talent acquisition and workforce management today and features contributions from PeopleScout experts from around the globe. With PeopleScout’s recent acquisition of TMP Holdings LTD in the UK and its award-winning talent advisory practice, PeopleScout NEXT will continue to expand its coverage of the trends that impact organizations’ ability to attract top talent.

The inaugural issue of PeopleScout NEXT covers talent technology trends from AI and machine learning to big data and RPA. There is a review of globalization, skills shortages and how the transformation of talent will affect business in the future. Additional factors that drive a superior candidate experience, including employer branding and digital recruitment marketing are also covered.

Key takeaways from the first issue of PeopleScout NEXT include:

• Factors that drive a superior candidate experience, including employer branding and digital recruitment marketing.
• Talent technology trends from AI and machine learning to workforce analytics and RPA.
• How globalization, skills shortages and the transformation of talent will affect how you do business today into tomorrow.

PeopleScout NEXT will be released to the public on a quarterly basis and is now available at peoplescout.com/insights/next.

About PeopleScout
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue company, is the world’s largest RPO provider managing talent solutions that span the global economy, with end-to-end MSP capabilities supporting total workforce needs. PeopleScout boasts 98 percent 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, please visit www.peoplescout.com.

Press Contact
Caroline Sabetti
Global VP of Marketing and Communications
312-560-9173

PeopleScout is the only recruitment firm to make prestigious 2018 list

Chicago, IL – July 31, 2018 – PeopleScout was recently named to the Military Times Best for Vets Employers 2018 rankings that recognizes PeopleScout’s support of America’s veterans. Transitioning service members recognize these rankings as a trusted veteran job resource and rely on Best for Vets Employers to aid in the transition to civilian life.

“The companies on the Military Times Best for Vets list earned their rankings through determined efforts to recruit and support service members, veterans and military families,” said George Altman, the Military Times editor in charge of the rankings. “These efforts deserve recognition from the country and should get the attention of veterans looking for a new career.”

PeopleScout’s parent company, TrueBlue, was a founding member of the national advisory circle on the Veteran Employment Advisory Council, which was created in 2011. The VEAC is committed to hiring veterans and military spouses, establishing best practices for veteran employment and working with other businesses to do the same. TrueBlue is also a proud supporter of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) initiative. As a Friend of HOH, TrueBlue connects service members, veterans and military spouses with career opportunities at TrueBlue and its clients.

Military Times includes Army Times, Navy Times, Air Force Times and Marine Corps Times. The company is part of Sightline Media Group, a Regent company. The rankings are published in print and online at MilitaryTimes.com, as well as ArmyTimes.com, NavyTimes.com, AirForceTimes.com and MarineCorpsTimes.com.

About PeopleScout
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue company, is the world’s largest RPO provider managing talent solutions that span the global economy, with end-to-end MSP capabilities supporting total workforce needs. PeopleScout boasts 98 percent 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, please visit www.peoplescout.com.

About Military Times
The Military Times digital platforms and newsweeklies are the trusted source for independent news and information for service members and their families. The military community relies on Air Force Times, Army Times, Marine Corps Times, and Navy Times for reporting on everything important to their lives, including: pay, benefits, finance, education, health care, recreational resources, retirement, promotions, product reviews, and entertainment. Military Times is published by Sightline Media Group. To learn more, visit www.militarytimes.com.

About Sightline Media
Sightline Media is a global, multi-platform media company serving the U.S. military, federal government and the international defense community. Sightline’s media brands are the go-to source for news and information about the U.S. military and its culture, and the technology, business and politics of defense and federal markets.

Press Contact:
Caroline Sabetti
Global VP of Marketing and Communications
312-560-9173

Philadelphia, PA – July 23, 2018 – SharedXpertise, publisher of HRO Today Magazine, and PeopleScout, the world’s largest RPO provider and the No. 1 Managed Service Provider on HRO Today’s MSP Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings for the last two years, have partnered to release the Global Unemployment Report for the first quarter of 2018.

Global unemployment levels remain low, with 24 of 49 countries analyzed reporting levels of 5.0 percent or less, which many economists consider at or near full employment. Full employment means that unemployment has fallen to the lowest possible level without causing inflation. At the end of March, unemployment in the United States held steady at 4.1 percent for the sixth consecutive month. By comparison, unemployment rates were reported as 4.2 percent in the United Kingdom, 3.9 percent in China and 3.5 percent in Germany.

“Economic growth for the first quarter of 2018 has been geographically broad, with growth rates rising in more than half of the world’s economies,” said Larry Basinait, vice president of market research at SharedXpertise. “The global growth rate for 2018 is projected to be 3.1 percent, up slightly from 2017, and is being driven by increased investment, higher inventory turn rates and strengthening demand.”

The report also analyzes the relationship between education level and employment status. “The unemployment rate of a population often significantly drops as education levels increase,” Mr. Basinait notes. “In fact, data reveals that on average, the unemployment rate of the least educated populations is nearly three times higher than the most educated groups. This information can help employers plan recruitment strategies based on the countries in which they operate and the skill levels required.”

The exclusive report is available for download by clicking here.

For more information about PeopleScout, click here.

For more information about SharedXpertise, click here.

About PeopleScout
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue company, is the world’s largest RPO provider managing talent solutions that span the global economy, with end-to-end MSP capabilities supporting total workforce needs. PeopleScout boasts 98 percent 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, please visit www.peoplescout.com.

About HRO Today and HRO Today Global
HRO Today and HRO Today Global are the properties of SharedXpertise Media and offer the broadest and deepest reach available anywhere into the HR industry. Our magazines, web portals, research, e-newsletters, events and social networks reach over 180,000 senior-level HR decision-makers with rich, objective, game-changing content. Our No. 1 strength is our reach. HR leaders rely heavily on the HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen rankings across six different categories when selecting an HR service provider.

Press Contact
Caroline Sabetti
Global VP of Marketing and Communications
312-560-9173

PeopleScout’s Military Relations Manager Carl Vickers was recently featured in the Ready to Work Business Collaborative (RTWBC) webinar “The Talent Advantage: Untapping your talent pipeline with a Veteran solution” to share his veteran hiring expertise.

Vickers was on a panel that included Jason Cameron of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Jim Beamesderfer of Prudential and Ed Parry of Workforce Opportunity Services. The panel covered a variety of veteran hiring issues including how to translate veteran skills to match those needed for private sector employment, what the talent landscape looks like for veteran candidates and the barriers that exist for military spouses who are looking for employment.

“Military spouses are eager to be part of the workforce,” Vickers said. “They are just a huge asset. They are overlooked. So, the conversation with the hiring manager starts by getting over that closed mind.”
Vickers also shared information about PeopleScout’s veteran hiring best practices.

Recently, Vickers also appeared as a guest on the Military Radio Network sharing tips for veterans transitioning to private sector employment. The Military Radio Network provides radio and podcast programs for current service members and veterans.

On the episode, Smoother Transitions for Military Families, Vickers gave advice about many of the options that military members consider after separating or retiring from the military including school, traditional employment, consulting careers and entrepreneurship and becoming a franchise owner. Vickers emphasized that the decision is important and personal for every transitioning servicemember.

Vickers says this is his biggest piece of advice for retiring servicemembers: “You’ve served for at least two decades doing what you felt you needed to do for your country. Now, you need to decide what you want to do.”

You can listen to the entire radio program here.

Independent industry analyst firm NelsonHall issued a positive report on the implications of PeopleScout’s strategic acquisition of TMP Holdings LTD.

PeopleScout’s TMP acquisition achieved two primary objectives. First, it expanded PeopleScout’s global RPO capabilities and EMEA client base, team and operations. Second, the acquisition created a powerful talent advisory offering for PeopleScout’s global client base comprised of a broad array of services, including employer branding, recruitment marketing, assessment services and talent acquisition strategy.

The report adds, “In addition to expanding PeopleScout’s EMEA and global RPO capabilities, the acquisition adds a talent advisory offering which includes employer branding, recruitment marketing, assessment services, and talent acquisition strategy. Andrew Wilkinson, TMP CEO, will join the PeopleScout executive leadership team and report to President Taryn Owen as Group Managing Director of EMEA.”

NelsonHall also commented that PeopleScout’s global geographic expansion now places PeopleScout’s RPO contracts in more than two countries at 34 percent. This is 3 percent above its competitors that are on average at approximately 31 percent, according to NelsonHall’s proprietary RPO market analysis. This study also cites that by 2021 NelsonHall expects multi-country RPO contracts to increase to approximately 35 percent industrywide while PeopleScout is predicted to increase to 40 percent.

The report states “Already the largest RPO provider in terms of number of hires (approximately 300k annually) and the largest RPO provider in terms of revenue in N. America, this acquisition makes PeopleScout one of the major RPO contenders in the UK, moving from approximately 20th largest in terms of revenue to approximately fifth.”

Read more of the analysis from NelsonHall on the PeopleScout TMP acquisition here: PeopleScout Continues Global Expansion with Acquisition of TMP Holdings.