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PeopleScout Named a Leader in All Categories in NelsonHall’s 2023 NEAT Vendor Evaluation for RPO and Total Talent

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PeopleScout identified as a global leader for the fifth time in a row, recognized for innovation in service and technology

Chicago – April 20, 2023 – PeopleScout has been recognized as a Leader, the highest rating, in every category of NelsonHall’s global 2023 NEAT Vendor Evaluation for RPO and Total Talent. The categories include Innovation in Service and Innovation in Technology/Tools as well as an Overall rating.

Jeanine Crane-Thompson, Principal HR Research Analyst at NelsonHall, said: “PeopleScout’s broad range of RPO and talent solutions, underpinned by its deep consulting expertise and technology innovation, were instrumental in its placement as a Leader in this year’s NEAT, consolidating its position as a key RPO & Total Talent player.”

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

“As our clients’ strategic advisors—whether it be in developing a compelling and authentic employer brand, creating a seamless candidate experience or implementing the right recruitment tech stack—we have an unwavering commitment to supporting their unique workforce needs,” said Rick Betori, PeopleScout President. “This recognition from NelsonHall is evidence of that commitment, and the breadth and sophistication of the services we provide.” 

Highlights from NelsonHall’s evaluation of PeopleScout on the 2023 NEAT Vendor Evaluation include the company’s:

  • Broad range of existing and new RPO and talent solutions, including those offered across the TrueBlue family of brands, providing more comprehensive solutions and business synergy opportunities
  • Deep expertise in Talent Advisory services, notably employer branding, assessment, recruitment marketing and consulting for the future of work
  • An established proprietary technology platform, Affinix™, and demonstrated innovation within the next-generation platform including:
    • Advanced use of automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning
    • The “Ask Affinix” feature within Affinix Analytics
    • Roadmap of technology and tools to augment Affinix
  • Continued focus on service delivery excellence

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

Learn more about PeopleScout’s 2023 NelsonHall NEAT Vendor Evaluation by downloading the full report .

About NelsonHall
NelsonHall is the leading global analyst firm dedicated to helping organizations understand the ‘art of the possible’ in digital operations transformation. With analysts in the U.S., U.K., Continental Europe, and India, NelsonHall provides buy-side organizations with detailed, critical information on markets and vendors (including NEAT assessments) that helps them make fast and highly informed sourcing decisions. And for vendors, NelsonHall provides deep knowledge of market dynamics and user requirements to help them hone their go-to-market strategies. NelsonHall’s research is based on rigorous, all-original research, and is widely respected for the quality, depth, and insight of its analysis.

About PeopleScout 
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) company, is a leading RPO provider managing talent solutions that span the global economy, with end-to-end MSP and talent advisory capabilities supporting total workforce needs. PeopleScout boasts 96% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of forward-looking talent professionals provide clients with the edge in the people business by consistently delivering now while anticipating what’s next. Affinix™, PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience and optimizes the talent process through data and actionable insights. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging millions of candidates and contingent associates every year, PeopleScout has served clients in more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com.    

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PeopleScout Releases Q2 2023 Issue of PeopleScout NEXT

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Latest issue provides research-based insights and practical actions to help employers build a more resilient talent acquisition program 

CHICAGO – APRIL 11, 2023 – Today, PeopleScout released the Q2 2023 issue of its award-winning PeopleScout NEXT magazine, which provides actionable insights on the rapidly changing talent acquisition, talent technology and workforce management landscape. 

The past three years have seen the depths of pandemic job losses and a talent market that has shifted more drastically and rapidly than before. While talent market and economic complexities remain, employers now have an opportunity to reflect on the lessons from the past few years and apply those learnings to hone their recruitment strategies to meet the demands of today’s market. 

This edition of NEXT includes research-based insights and practical actions to improve recruitment outcomes and build a more resilient talent acquisition program to ensure future success. 

In the issue, talent acquisition leaders will find: 

  • A guide for applying the lessons learned over the past few years to their current talent program 
  • Exclusive, data-driven insights about what candidates want out of the recruitment process and how the right technology can make it happen 
  • How to keep the human in Human Resources by understanding what is driving high turnover and tips for turning it around 
  • Real-life examples demonstrating how employers can recalibrate and transform their talent program 
  • A roadmap to prepare your talent program all the way to 2030 

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

Access the Q2 2023 issue of PeopleScout NEXT today at www.peoplescout.com/next 

About PeopleScout NEXT 
NEXT is PeopleScout’s bi-annual 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. 

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PeopleScout Ranked as a Leader on HRO Today’s 2022 Total Workforce Solutions Baker’s Dozen 

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Global RPO leader also recognized as a leader in Breadth of Service, Quality of Service and Size of Deal categories 

CHICAGO–April 10, 2023 – PeopleScout has been named a global Total Workforce Solutions leader on HRO Today’s 2022 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction ratings. In addition to being named an overall leader, PeopleScout was recognized as a leader in the Breadth of Service, Quality of Service and Size of Deal categories.  

PeopleScout’s Total Workforce Solutions blend the capabilities of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Provider (MSP) services and Talent Advisory expertise into a single talent program. As part of the TrueBlue family of brands, PeopleScout is uniquely positioned to offer holistic workforce solutions across the total workforce spectrum.   

“As our clients’ trusted partners, we develop customized, flexible and scalable talent acquisition programs to ensure they have the workforce they need, now and in the future,” said Rick Betori, President of PeopleScout. “We remain committed to service excellence as we fulfill our mission to connect people and work and are grateful for our valued client partners who made this recognition of our Total Workforce Solutions possible.” 

PeopleScout’s broad and deep expertise built over the last 30 years underpins their support of talent programs from high-volume frontline roles to highly skilled niche hiring. Embedded within PeopleScout’s talent solutions is their mobile-first, cloud-based platform, Affinix, which delivers speed and scalability, providing end-to-end support or integrating with existing talent technologies to create a superior experience for candidates, hiring managers and recruiters.   

PeopleScout continues to be a leader in RPO, MSP and Total Workforce Solutions. In 2022, PeopleScout was named an RPO Leader by Everest Group, and was named a leader on the global, EMEA and APAC HRO Today RPO Baker’s Dozen lists.  

You can view the full Total Workforce Solutions 2022 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings here. 

About PeopleScout  
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) company, is a leading RPO provider managing talent solutions that span the global economy, with end-to-end MSP and talent advisory capabilities supporting total workforce needs. PeopleScout boasts 96% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of forward-looking talent professionals provide clients with the edge in the people business by consistently delivering now while anticipating what’s next. Affinix™, PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience and optimizes the talent process through data and actionable insights. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging millions of candidates and contingent associates every year, PeopleScout has served clients in more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com.     

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TrueBlue Announces Executive Leadership Appointments

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Kristy Willis named President of PeopleReady; Rick Betori named President of PeopleScout; Caroline Sabetti named Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of TrueBlue.

TACOMA, Wash., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — TrueBlue, a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced the appointment of three executive leaders.

TrueBlue Announces Executive Leadership Appointments Kristy Willis President, PeopleReady Rick Betori, President PeopleScout Caroline Sabetti, Chief Marketing & Communications Office, TrueBlue
Kristy Willis named President of PeopleReady; Rick Betori named President of PeopleScout; Caroline Sabetti named Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of TrueBlue.

Kristy Willis has been named President of PeopleReady. With TrueBlue’s PeopleReady brand since 2018, Willis has more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of the staffing industry. She most recently served as PeopleReady’s Chief Sales and Operations Officer.

Rick Betori has been named President of PeopleScout. With TrueBlue since 2011, Betori has broad experience in both digital transformation and operations. He most recently served as PeopleScout’s Managing Director of the Americas.

Willis and Betori succeed Taryn Owen, who served as brand president for both PeopleReady and PeopleScout prior to being appointed President & COO of TrueBlue in September 2022. Owen now oversees all operating brands — PeopleReady, PeopleScout, and PeopleManagement — as well as the company’s technology, human resources and marketing and communications functions.

Caroline Sabetti has been named Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of TrueBlue. With TrueBlue since 2002, she most recently served as Chief Marketing Officer for PeopleReady and PeopleScout, and Senior Vice President of Communications for TrueBlue.

“Kristy, Rick and Caroline have each demonstrated the foresight, leadership integrity, and purpose-driven mindset required to move our business forward,” said Taryn Owen, President & COO of TrueBlue. “I have every confidence that their combined strengths, along with those of the rest of our executive leadership team, will position TrueBlue for success as we pursue our vision to be the talent solution for the changing world of work.”

Biographies

Kristy Willis
Kristy Willis has served as President of PeopleReady since March of 2023. With TrueBlue since 2018, Willis most recently served as Chief Sales and Operations Officer of PeopleReady. Prior to that, she served as PeopleReady’s Chief Sales Officer. Before joining PeopleReady, Willis had a nearly 20-year career with the Adecco Group, most recently serving as Senior Vice President for the Western Division with responsibility for leading sales, service delivery, fulfillment, operations and financial management. Prior to that, she held various senior leadership roles with Adecco.

Rick Betori
Rick Betori has served as President of PeopleScout since March 2023. With TrueBlue since 2011, Betori most recently served as Managing Director of the Americas for PeopleScout. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President of Operations and Innovation for PeopleReady. From 2011 to 2015, Betori served as President of former TrueBlue operating brand, StudentScout. Prior to joining TrueBlue, he served as President of Wonderlic, Inc. from 2007 to 2011 and before that as the President of an independent Management Consulting firm.

Caroline Sabetti
Caroline Sabetti has served as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of the Company since March 2023. With TrueBlue since 2002, Sabetti most recently served as Chief Marketing Officer for PeopleScout and PeopleReady, and Senior Vice President of Communications for TrueBlue. Over her tenure, she has supported each of TrueBlue’s business segments. Prior to joining TrueBlue, Sabetti spent five years at Kelly Services where she gained experience across all aspects of staffing operations and sales.

About TrueBlue  
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In 2022, TrueBlue served 84,000 clients and connected approximately 611,000 people to work. Its PeopleReady segment offers on-demand, industrial and highly skilled 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.  

PeopleReady specializes in quick and reliable on-demand labor and highly skilled workers. PeopleReady supports a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing and logistics, retail and hospitality. Leveraging its game changing JobStack staffing app and presence in more than 600 markets throughout North America, PeopleReady put approximately 226,000 people to work in 2022. Learn more at www.peopleready.com.

PeopleScout is a leading RPO provider with end-to-end MSP and talent advisory capabilities supporting total workforce needs. Affinix, PeopleScout’s proprietary mobile-first talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging with millions of candidates every year, PeopleScout enhances talent intelligence for clients in more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. PeopleScout connected approximately 335,000 people with work in 2022. Learn more at www.peoplescout.com.

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

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TACOMA, Wash.—March 2, 2023—TrueBlue is pleased to announce that its PeopleReady, PeopleScout and PeopleManagement brands have all been named Top Workplaces in the USA based on feedback from employees. This award celebrates nationally recognized companies that prioritize a people-centered culture and give employees a voice.

Companies named to the Top Workplaces USA list are chosen based solely on results gathered through an employee survey conducted by employee engagement technology partner, Energage. The research-backed employee engagement survey captures anonymous responses to statements centered around four culture imperatives—alignment, connection, coaching and performance. Survey results are compared to benchmarks established from more than 16 years of data from 27 million employee surveys across 70,000 organizations.  

“As The People Company, our employees are our greatest strength, and we are committed to maintaining a culture where they can advance and thrive,” said Taryn Owen, president and COO of TrueBlue. “To receive this distinction for the third consecutive year, based on employee feedback, is both an honor and a motivator to further our focus on fostering an employee-first culture.”

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

See the full list of 2023 Top Workplaces USA here.

About TrueBlue’s Top Workplaces:  

PeopleReady specializes in quick and reliable on-demand labor and highly skilled workers. PeopleReady supports a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing and logistics, retail and hospitality. Leveraging its game changing JobStack staffing app and presence in more than 600 markets throughout North America, PeopleReady served approximately 83,000 businesses and put approximately 226,000 people to work in 2022. Learn more at www.peopleready.com.

PeopleScout is a leading RPO provider with end-to-end MSP and talent advisory capabilities supporting total workforce needs. Affinix, PeopleScout’s proprietary mobile-first talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging with millions of candidates every year, PeopleScout enhances talent intelligence for clients in more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. PeopleScout connected approximately 335,000 people with work in 2022. Learn more at www.peoplescout.com.

PeopleManagement is TrueBlue’s workforce management division, which specializes in on-site and contingent workforces. Across three staffing businesses—Centerline Drivers, SIMOS Solutions, and Staff Management | SMX—PeopleManagement combines innovative, technology-based solutions with workforce strategy to help bridge talent gaps and prepare tomorrow’s supply chain talent for the future. From manufacturing and fulfillment to distribution and transportation, PeopleManagement connects Fortune 1000 supply chain companies with hundreds of thousands of workers, helping companies meet workers where they are and how they want to work, whether they are looking for part-time, temporary or full-time work. 

About TrueBlue  
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity.  In 2022, TrueBlue served 84,000 clients and connected approximately 611,000 people to work. Its PeopleReady segment offers on-demand, industrial staffing; PeopleManagement offers contingent, on-site industrial staffing and commercial driver services; and PeopleScout offers recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions to a wide variety of industries. Learn more at www.trueblue.com. 

About Energage
Making the world a better place to work together.Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 16 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations,  Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit www.energage.com or www.topworkplaces.com.

PeopleScout’s Affinix™ Talent Technology Wins 2022 Best in Biz Award Recognizing Product Innovation

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Affinix named a silver winner in Most Innovative Product of the Year category

CHICAGO – February 10, 2023 – PeopleScout’s proprietary talent technology Affinix™ has been named a silver winner in the Most Innovative Product of the Year – Enterprise category in the 2022 Best in Biz Awards.

Designed with changing candidate expectations in mind, Affinix is a mobile-first, cloud-based platform that streamlines the recruiting process with an AI-driven, consumer-like experience and actionable data insights.

“Candidate expectations have increased significantly post-pandemic, with an engaging candidate experience being essential for success,” said Taryn Owen, President and COO of TrueBlue. “We are committed to continued innovation with Affinix as part of a comprehensive solution to ensure that our clients remain well-positioned to attract the talent they need today and in the future.”

PeopleScout’s expertise in the field of talent technology, coupled with the flexible design of Affinix, ensures new market innovations are easily accessible via the platform. These regular enhancements to product functionality and productivity equip employers with cutting-edge tools to bolster their recruitment strategy and candidate experience.

The Best in Biz Awards recognize companies’ visionary leadership, innovative use of AI technologies, exemplary diversity and inclusion programs and workplace best practices. Winners are determined based on scoring from independent judging panels comprised of some of the most respected national and local newspapers, TV and radio outlets, and business, consumer, technology and trade publications in North America. This year, the program received over 700 entries from both public and private companies of all sizes, representing all industries and regions in the U.S. and Canada.

See the full list of 2022 Best in Biz 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 96%[LL1] [SC2]  client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of forward-looking talent professionals provide clients with the edge in the people business by consistently delivering now while anticipating what’s next. Affinix™, PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience and optimizes the talent process through data and actionable insights. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging millions of candidates and contingent associates every year, PeopleScout has served clients in more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com.

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Taylor Winchell
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HRO Today Names Three TrueBlue Leaders as 2022 HR Superstars

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TACOMA, Wash. — February 7, 2023 — TrueBlue is pleased to announce that three of its leaders have been named to the HRO Today 2022 HR Superstars list, which recognizes individuals who are driving the industry forward with innovation.

The TrueBlue executives featured this year include:

Steve Cooper
CEO, TrueBlue

Steve Cooper was appointed CEO of TrueBlue in June 2022. Cooper has served as a Director of TrueBlue since May 2006 and as Board Chair from January 2019 to July 2022. Previously, Cooper served as TrueBlue’s CEO from 2006 to 2018, as President between 2005 and 2015, and as Executive Vice President and CFO between 2001 and 2005. Over his more than two-decade and successful tenure with the business, Cooper has led the company through tremendous growth and has proven his effective leadership and coaching skills, and financial and accounting expertise. Cooper has a unique ability to develop consensus and his belief in the power of TrueBlue’s mission to connect people and work has grown deeper every year.

Taryn Owen
President and COO, TrueBlue

Taryn Owen was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of TrueBlue in September 2022. In her role, Owen leads all TrueBlue operating segments—PeopleReady, PeopleScout, and PeopleManagement—as well as the company’s technology, marketing and communications, and human resources functions. Owen is responsible for furthering the company’s well-established strategies for long-term growth and extending its track record of exceptional execution and engagement. She has an unwavering commitment to serving TrueBlue’s clients and mission, and is passionate about building a vibrant and inclusive workplace. Owen joined TrueBlue in 2010 and has served as President of TrueBlue operating segments PeopleReady and PeopleScout. Over her tenure, Owen has led the company through periods of significant growth, was instrumental in its pandemic response, and spearheaded its digital transformation strategies.

Carl Schweihs
President and COO, PeopleManagement

In his role with TrueBlue’s PeopleManagement division, Carl Schweihs provides strategic direction for three distinct staffing segments—Centerline Drivers, SIMOS Solutions and Staff Management | SMX. Last year, Schweihs led efforts to introduce new technology to make workers’ lives easier by managing their work from a new mobile app that serves as an extension of the existing innovative Stafftrack workforce management tool. Known for his collaborative leadership style, Schweihs previously served as TrueBlue’s Senior Vice President of Strategic Accounts—delivering the full spectrum of TrueBlue’s solutions to produce higher ROI for the world’s largest brands. In the changing world of work, Schweihs embraces and champions TrueBlue’s vision and takes pride in the power of TrueBlue’s mission to change lives and build stronger businesses by connecting people with meaningful work.

See the full list of HRO Today 2022 HR Superstars here.

About TrueBlue
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In 2022, TrueBlue served 84,000 clients and connected approximately 611,000 people to 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.

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Less Than Two in 10 Job Seekers Rate Their Recent Recruitment Process Experience as Excellent

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PeopleScout’s latest research reveals hard truths about candidate expectations versus the reality of their experiences  

CHICAGO–January 25, 2023 – Today’s job market is experiencing a clear disparity between candidate expectations and the reality they face when searching for and applying for jobs, according to a recent report by leading recruitment process outsourcing provider PeopleScout, a TrueBlue company. Survey findings showed that less than two in 10 candidates would rate their experience as “excellent”—a clear indicator that expectations for their job search are not being met by employers. The global research report, Inside the Candidate Experience, surveyed over 2,400 job seekers and analyzed 217 companies around the globe to see how employers stacked up against candidate expectations.  

Technology, social media and lightning-fast consumer experiences have driven job seekers to expect seamless, quick, digital-first experiences. For employers to succeed in this market, they must deliver the same intuitive and personalized experience. For example, survey results showed that two-thirds of candidates use social media to research companies during their job search. Yet, a third of employers are not consistently posting career-related content to their social channels.  

Job seekers also showed a desire to make an emotional connection with prospective employers. The study revealed that an organization’s mission, purpose and values are top considerations for candidates when deciding whether to apply for a job. Yet less than half of organizations include this information on their career site. Also, 35% of employers do not feature real employees in their recruitment material.  

In addition, candidates want to know that applying to an organization is worth their time and effort. Of those surveyed, 21% of candidates said lack of information regarding next steps would make them likely to drop out of the process after applying, but less than two in 10 employers provided candidates with those details. Plus, only 30% of employers clearly stated that adjustments were available for candidates with disabilities prior to starting an application. 

“In my conversations with talent acquisition leaders, it’s clear organizations understand the importance of the candidate experience, yet our research reveals that employers have a long way to go to meet candidates’ expectations,” said Simon Wright, PeopleScout’s Head of Global Talent Advisory Consulting. “PeopleScout strives to make the recruitment process as seamless as possible for both parties, and our hope is that this serves as a rallying cry for employers to get serious about making improvements to their candidate experience, especially as hiring has become so challenging.”   

Download PeopleScout’s full report here for more survey findings and actionable insights for employers. 

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Taylor Winchell 
Senior Manager, External Communications 
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TrueBlue Recognized for Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by 2022 HRO Today Association Awards

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TACOMA, Wash. – December 21, 2022 – TrueBlue is proud to be named a winner in the 2022 HRO Today Association Awards in the North America Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Excellence category. This award is evidence of the company’s commitment to creating a culture in which all employees feel included and valued.

This distinction is given to companies that keep diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) top of mind throughout their organization—from candidate selection and customer experience to employee engagement and beyond. TrueBlue was recognized for demonstrating their efforts to ensure an open and inclusive environment that accommodates a wide variety of interests, backgrounds and beliefs.

“This recognition from HRO Today belongs to our dedicated employees, who are working with passion and purpose to foster an inclusive culture,” said Steve Cooper, CEO of TrueBlue. “We are so grateful for their tireless work and commitment to helping ensure that everyone at TrueBlue has the opportunity to advance and thrive.

Multiple factors contributed to this designation for TrueBlue, including: eight company-sponsored employee resource groups, a cross-brand DE&I council led by their Vice President of DE&I who oversees the company’s strategy to create a culture of inclusion, and a strong segment of female leaders in positions of directors and above across the organization.

TrueBlue’s philosophy on DE&I is to create an environment where every employee can achieve merit-based career growth, receive the training and development they need to succeed, gain equal access to new opportunities and be their authentic selves.

View the full list of 2022 HRO Today Association Awards here.

About TrueBlue

TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In 2021, TrueBlue connected approximately 615,000 people with work. Its PeopleReady segment offers on-demand, industrial staffing, PeopleManagement offers contingent, on-site industrial staffing and commercial driver services, and PeopleScout offers recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions to a wide variety of industries. Learn more at www.trueblue.com.

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TrueBlue Named One of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by National Association for Business Resources

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TACOMA, Wash. – December 19, 2022 – TrueBlue is honored to be named to the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) list of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For both in the Pacific Northwest and nationally. The program identifies and honors companies that deliver exceptional human resource practices and an impressive commitment to their employees.

“Our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to making our company a place where they can advance and thrive,” said Steve Cooper, CEO of TrueBlue. “We are proud to be among this year’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For and will use this opportunity to further our employee-first culture.”

With over 20 years of experience conducting the Best and Brightest competitions, the NABR has identified Human Resources best practices and benchmarks for companies that continue to be leaders in employment standards. Applicants are scored on categories including compensation, benefits and wellness programs; employee engagement and retention; employee achievement and recognition; diversity, equity and inclusion; work-life balance; and leadership, strategy, and company performance. The 2022 winning companies were assessed by an independent firm, against a number of key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners.

The regional program announces winners across six regions—Charlotte, Denver, Miami, Nashville, New York and the Pacific Northwest—annually. This year, the program received 630 nominations, and named 91 winners.

The national program names winners throughout the year in spring, summer, fall and winter. The winter Best and Brightest program honored 61 winning organizations from across the country out of 400 nominations.

About TrueBlue

TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In 2021, TrueBlue connected approximately 615,000 people with work. Its PeopleReady segment offers on-demand, industrial staffing, PeopleManagement offers contingent, on-site industrial staffing and commercial driver services, and PeopleScout offers recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions to a wide variety of industries. Learn more at www.trueblue.com.

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