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PeopleScout Named a Leader in All Categories in NelsonHall’s 2021 NEAT Vendor Evaluation for RPO

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PeopleScout identified as a global leader for the fourth year in a row, recognized for global footprint, candidate experience and talent technology 

Chicago – January 13, 2022 – PeopleScout has been recognized as a Leader, the highest rating, in every category of NelsonHall’s global 2021 NEAT Vendor Evaluation for RPO. The categories include: Geographic Footprint and Scalability, TA Transformation Journey, Innovation in Technology/Tools, Innovation in Service, as well as an Overall rating. 

Nikki Edwards, Principal HR Technology & Services Analyst, NelsonHall, said: “PeopleScout continues to evolve its next-generation programs, services, service delivery, and cutting-edge tech, leveraging creativity, innovation, and expertise to ensure that its total talent solutions are fit for purpose for today’s talent challenges.” 

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, with specific capability in technology/tools innovation, services innovation, candidate experience, geographic footprint and scalability, and taking clients on a talent acquisition transformation journey.  

“Our commitment to providing our customers with best-in-class customer service and innovative talent solutions has never been stronger,” said Taryn Owen, PeopleReady and PeopleScout President & COO. “As we look to what’s next, we will continue to optimize our ability to partner with our clients to help them solve their toughest talent challenges through the right combination of insight, human touch, and next-generation technology.” 

Highlights from NelsonHall’s evaluation of PeopleScout on the 2021 NEAT Vendor Evaluation include the company’s: 

  • Broad range of existing and new RPO, and more widespread talent solutions, including those established for working in COVID-19 world 
  • Deep expertise in Talent Advisory services, notably employer branding, assessment, recruitment marketing, and the future of work consulting  
  • Global footprint across North America, EMEA and APAC through the 2018 acquisition of TMP Holdings LTD and previous acquisitions 
  • Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, notably in pairing technology and talent advisory services for recruitment marketing and employer branding to deliver results  
  • Technology innovation, notably its comprehensive set of enhancements to its next-generation AffinixÔ platform, including advanced use of automation, AI, and ML; Affinix Analytics with its Ask Affinix feature; and its roadmap of technology and tools to augment Affinix 
  • Unified approach to operational delivery and technology platforms and greater TrueBlue brand collaboration in tailored solutioning for clients. 

A Leader designation on the NEAT vendor evaluation is based on a combination of analyst assessments and feedback from RPO vendor 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 2021 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., and Continental Europe, 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 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of forward-looking talent professionals provide clients with the edge in the people business by consistently delivering now while anticipating what’s next. Affinix™, PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience and optimizes the talent process through data and actionable insights. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging millions of candidates and contingent associates every year, PeopleScout enhances talent intelligence for clients across more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com.  
 
Press Contact: 
Sarah Katz Candelario 
Vice President of Marketing and Communications 
skatz@peoplescout.com 
312-915-5544 

TrueBlue Veteran Leader Rick Betori Joins PeopleScout in Newly Created Position, Managing Director of the Americas

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Betori brings ten years of experience with TrueBlue, innovative leadership and digital transformation expertise to a new role driving business development and organizational growth 

CHICAGO – January 12, 2022 – As job openings in the U.S. hover near all-time highs and the Great Resignation continues to unfold, PeopleScout, a global leader in talent solutions, remains committed to helping employers meet the challenge of filling open roles with the best talent through their innovative solutions and talent acquisition expertise.  

To aid in this commitment, PeopleScout is proud to announce that Rick Betori has been named to its executive leadership team as Managing Director of the Americas, a newly created role focused on client delivery, implementation and sales across the Americas. He joins PeopleScout after serving as a trusted leader in the TrueBlue organization for over a decade, most recently leading field strategy and operations for TrueBlue’s industrial staffing giant, PeopleReady.  

“PeopleScout is thrilled to welcome Rick to the business as he takes on this new role to drive service delivery excellence for our clients, enhance client implementation processes and drive our business development strategy,” said Taryn Owen, PeopleReady and PeopleScout President & COO. “Rick’s experience in guiding our TrueBlue brands through digital transformation while driving the ongoing success of key strategic initiatives uniquely positions him to help accelerate growth at PeopleScout now and into the future.” 

Betori is passionate about PeopleScout and parent company TrueBlue’s mission of connecting people with work and has a deep understanding of the talent acquisition industry. Betori has broad leadership expertise and a proven ability to develop strong client partnerships built on trust and loyalty.  

Over his tenure, Betori has worked for multiple TrueBlue brands, serving as a brand president, product leader and as Senior Vice President of Field Strategy and Operations at PeopleReady. Prior to joining TrueBlue, Betori was the President of Wonderlic, a leading hiring assessment provider. Before that, he had a diverse career in management consulting with a focus on business development and client engagement. 

About PeopleScout 
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) company, is a leading RPO provider managing talent solutions that span the global economy, with end-to-end MSP and talent advisory capabilities supporting total workforce needs. PeopleScout boasts 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of forward-looking talent professionals provide clients with the edge in the people business by consistently delivering now while anticipating what’s next. Affinix™, PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience and optimizes the talent process through data and actionable insights. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging millions of candidates and contingent associates every year, PeopleScout enhances talent intelligence for clients across more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com. 

Press Contact: 
Sarah Katz Candelario 
Vice President of Marketing and Communications 
skatz@peoplescout.com 
312-915-5544 

PeopleScout’s Affinix™ Wins Award for Diversity and Inclusion Innovation in Brandon Hall Group’s Fall 2021 Excellence in Technology Program

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Affinix recognized for transforming the way employers can measure diversity and inclusion hiring initiatives  

Chicago – January 11, 2022 – PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition technology, Affinix™, has been named a Bronze winner for Best Advance in Diversity and Inclusion Innovation in Brandon Hall Group’s Fall 2021 Excellence in Technology Awards Program.  

Affinix is a mobile-first, cloud-based platform that creates a consumer-like candidate experience and streamlines the recruiting process through intelligent automation. Affinix brings together applicant tracking systems (ATS), candidate relationship management (CRM) systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital marketing, predictive analytics and digital interviewing, providing a seamless experience for candidates, rapidly supplying a qualified talent pool to hiring leaders, and driving efficiencies through innovation. 

“With the criticality of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for organizations around the world, PeopleScout recognized the need for enhancements to our Affinix Analytics dashboards to better help our clients attract a diverse pool of applicants,” said Taryn Owen, PeopleReady and PeopleScout President & COO. “This recognition from Brandon Hall is strong validation of the value of this important work, which we will continue as we partner with our clients to deliver the solutions they need to further their DE&I objectives and accurately and efficiently measure their progress towards their goals.” 

PeopleScout was recognized for expanding strategic insights in Affinix Analytics—the company’s data and reporting tool that includes job seeker analytics and operational metrics—to support the organization’s overall focus on diversity and inclusion. With a new standard dashboard for client diversity initiatives, employers can better understand progress toward diversity goals and determine where to focus their efforts.  

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

To learn more about the winners of the Brandon Hall Group’s Fall 2021 Excellence in Technology Program visit the website. 

About Brandon Hall Group  
Brandon Hall Group is a research and analyst firm, with more than 10,000 clients globally and 25 years of delivering research-based solutions that empower excellence in organizations around the world through our research and tools each and every day. Our vision is to inspire a better workplace experience. Our mission is to empower excellence in organizations around the world through our research and tools each and every day.  

About PeopleScout  
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) company, is a leading RPO provider managing talent solutions that span the global economy, with end-to-end MSP and talent advisory capabilities supporting total workforce needs. PeopleScout boasts 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of forward-looking talent professionals provide clients with the edge in the people business by consistently delivering now while anticipating what’s next. Affinix™, PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience and optimizes the talent process through data and actionable insights. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging millions of candidates and contingent associates every year, PeopleScout enhances talent intelligence for clients across more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com.  
  
Press Contact:  
Sarah Katz Candelario  
Vice President of Marketing and Communications  
skatz@peoplescout.com  
312-915-5544  

PeopleScout Ranked as a Leader on HRO Today’s 2021 Total Workforce Solutions Baker’s Dozen

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PeopleScout also recognized as a leader in Breadth of Service and Quality of Service categories 

Chicago—January 10, 2022— PeopleScout has been named a global Total Workforce Solutions leader on HRO Today’s 2021 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings. In addition, PeopleScout was named the No. 1 provider in the Breadth of Service category. The fourth annual Baker’s Dozen for Total Workforce Solutions is based solely on feedback from buyers.  

“PeopleScout’s expertise in RPO, MSP and Talent Advisory coupled with its global scale and commitment to technology innovation makes it an excellent choice for buyers in need of blended talent solutions,” said Elliot Clark, CEO and chairman of SharedXpertise and HRO Today. “PeopleScout provides the strategic expertise needed for any organization looking to enhance its talent acquisition model with a holistic solution customizable to fit any worker type.” 

PeopleScout Total Workforce Solutions blend the capabilities of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Provider (MSP) services by integrating the talent acquisition function for permanent and contingent workforces under one delivery team to meet clients’ individual talent acquisition needs. 

“As organizations face ongoing challenges related to the labor market and the impacts of the pandemic, the need for adaptable, scalable and holistic talent acquisition models is greater than ever before,” said Taryn Owen, PeopleReady and PeopleScout President & COO. “At PeopleScout, we are well-equipped to help buyers in their pursuit for blended solutions and are incredibly grateful for our valued clients who made this recognition for our Total Workforce leadership possible.” 

PeopleScout continues to be a leader in RPO, MSP and Total Workforce Solutions. Most recently, PeopleScout was named a Leader—the highest rating—in every category in NelsonHall’s global 2021 NEAT Vendor Evaluation for RPO. Earlier in 2021, PeopleScout was also named an RPO Leader by Everest Group and the largest RPO provider in North America for the second year in a row. The company also holds strong rankings on the global HRO Today RPO Baker’s Dozen lists, as well as the MSP Baker’s Dozen list. 

You can view the full Total Workforce Solutions 2021 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 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of forward-looking talent professionals provide clients with the edge in the people business by consistently delivering now while anticipating what’s next. Affinix™, PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience and optimizes the talent process through data and actionable insights. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging millions of candidates and contingent associates every year, PeopleScout enhances talent intelligence for clients across more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com.  
 
Press Contact:  
Sarah Katz Candelario  
Vice President of Marketing and Communications  
skatz@peoplescout.com    
312-915-5544 

HRO Today Names Four TrueBlue Leaders as 2021 HR Superstars

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TACOMA, Wash.—January 4, 2022—TrueBlue is pleased to announce that four of its leaders have been named to the HRO Today 2021 HR Superstars list. Each year, HRO Today releases its list of HR Superstars, which recognizes individuals who are leading the way in HR transformation and innovation at their organizations and across the industry.

The TrueBlue executives featured this year include:

Patrick Beharelle
Chief Executive Officer, TrueBlue
Beharelle leads TrueBlue’s mission to connect people and work. As one of the largest specialized workforce solutions providers, in 2020, the company connected approximately 490,000 jobseekers with meaningful work as a global force for good in the communities it serves. Beharelle joined TrueBlue in 2014 following the acquisition of PeopleScout and Staff Management, where he served as CEO from 2009 to 2014.  With more than two decades in staffing, recruitment process outsourcing, and consulting, Beharelle is known for finding innovative to make it easier for job seekers to connect with the work they need and is focused on driving a digital transformation at TrueBlue and within the staffing industry through the development of breakthrough technologies.

Taryn Owen
President and COO, PeopleReady and PeopleScout
In 2019, Owen was named President of PeopleReady, TrueBlue’s industrial staffing powerhouse specializing in quick and reliable on-demand labor and highly skilled workers. Passionate about TrueBlue’s mission to connect people and work, Owen led PeopleReady to serve approximately 98,000 businesses and put approximately 221,000 people to work in 2020. In 2021, her role expanded to include the leadership of TrueBlue’s PeopleScout, a global talent solutions provider. Owen guides the ongoing digital transformation and delivery model enhancements for the two TrueBlue brands. Under her leadership, both brands were named Top Workplaces in the USA in 2020.

Carl Schweihs
President and COO, PeopleManagement
In his role with TrueBlue’s PeopleManagement division, which includes Centerline Drivers, SIMOS Solutions and Staff Management | SMX, Schweihs helps companies bridge talent gaps and prepare tomorrow’s supply chain talent for the future. From manufacturing and fulfillment to distribution and transportation, his work helps supply chain companies meet workers where they are and how they want to work, whether they are looking for part-time, temporary or full-time work. His focus on technology drives improvements in clients’ and workers’ abilities to manage their work and grow in their business and careers while making work life and filling jobs easier.

Jerry Wimer
Senior vice president and general manager, Staff Management | SMX
Since joining the company in 1996, Wimer has championed the vision of helping companies hire more people and produce more products, while changing lives and providing opportunities. He has been instrumental in the company’s growth to more than 250 onsite locations across North America and to putting more than 50,000 people to work each year. He remains dedicated to onsite staffing solutions that help clients bridge talent gaps and prepare workers for tomorrow’s jobs. A proponent of using technology to help people find jobs and companies find workers, his teams keep essential businesses operating and the supply chain moving.

About TrueBlue
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In 2020, TrueBlue connected approximately 490,000 people with work. Its PeopleReady segment offers on-demand, industrial staffing; PeopleManagement offers contingent, on-site industrial staffing and commercial driver services; and PeopleScout offers recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions to a wide variety of industries. Learn more at www.trueblue.com.

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

TrueBlue Partners with Feeding America® to Help Address Food Insecurity Throughout US

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Leading provider of workforce solutions supports fight against hunger and furthers efforts to be a force for good in communities across the nation

TACOMA, Wash.—December 20, 2021—On the heels of an economy still in recovery, food insecurity continues to grip families and communities across the U.S. Today, TrueBlue, a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, announced its partnership with Feeding America®, the nation’s largest organization dedicated to fighting domestic hunger through a nationwide network of food banks.

Food insecurity across the U.S. remains far above pre-pandemic levels, with many working families unable to access affordable and nutritious food for a variety of reasons, including higher grocery bills and limited access to supermarkets and grocery stores. Supply chain issues and inflation are only worsening the problem. The partnership further supports TrueBlue’s dedication to being a purpose-driven company and a force for good in communities across the nation by helping people meet their basic needs.

“TrueBlue will help in the fight against hunger through offering financial support and by becoming a partner with Feeding America, along with providing opportunities for TrueBlue employees to support their mission,” said Patrick Beharelle, CEO of TrueBlue. “Just like TrueBlue helping to connect people with work and addressing the need for meaningful and sometimes life-sustaining employment, we can make a difference in people’s lives by helping address food insecurity and by putting people in a better position to thrive in their life and career ambitions.”

“As people across the country struggle with rising costs and inflation, it is important they have access to resources to put food on the table,” said Lauren Biedron, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America. “This partnership is essential to helping Feeding America and member food banks continue to provide food to our neighbors struggling with hunger.”

As part of this partnership, TrueBlue will make a financial commitment in support of Feeding America® to help provide at least 1.5 million meals to feed, nourish and empower local communities in need and will work with thousands of TrueBlue and its business segments’ employees to encourage additional support—including donating and volunteering for Feeding America® and its network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs.

About Feeding America
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 6.6 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; brings attention to the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

About TrueBlue
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In 2020, TrueBlue connected approximately 490,000 people with work. Its PeopleReady segment offers on-demand, industrial staffing; PeopleManagement offers contingent, on-site industrial staffing and commercial driver services; and PeopleScout offers recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions to a wide variety of industries. Learn more at www.trueblue.com.

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

PeopleScout Releases Q3/Q4 2021 Issue of PeopleScout NEXT

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

CHICAGO – December 1, 2021 – PeopleScout today released the Q3/Q4 2021 issue of its award-winning PeopleScout NEXT magazine. Available at www.peoplescout.com/next, the magazine provides actionable insights on the rapidly changing talent acquisition, talent technology and workforce management landscape as employers deal with a challenging talent market.

The talent acquisition landscape has drastically changed over the past year. Job openings and resignations are at record highs, hybrid work and hybrid hiring strategies are on the rise and diversity, equity and inclusion remain key areas of focus for many employers.

In this issue of NEXT, PeopleScout experts provide insights on diversity, equity and inclusion and the strategies that employers can use to guide their own DE&I initiatives.

Inside this issue of PeopleScout NEXT, talent acquisition leaders will find insights on:

  • How employers can effectively leverage a hybrid hiring program that blends virtual and face-to-face recruiting strategies
  • How employers can better retain and reinvigorate their workforce amid the Great Resignation
  • Returning to the workplace and the benefits of a hybrid workforce model
  • Ways you can leverage your employer brand through recruitment marketing to stand out and differentiate your organization from the competition
  • DE&I programs in a letter from Anthony Brew, TrueBlue Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • The impact made by Hispanic and Latinx employees in the workforce and how employers can better recruit, understand and support Latinx workers 

  • The role of talent acquisition in DE&I programs and advice on measuring and assessing the maturity and success of your initiatives

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 Q3/Q4 2021 issue of PeopleScout NEXT today at www.peoplescout.com/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 (NYSE:TBI) company, is a leading RPO provider managing talent solutions that span the global economy, with end-to-end MSP and talent advisory capabilities supporting total workforce needs. PeopleScout boasts 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of forward-looking talent professionals provide clients with the edge in the people business by consistently delivering now while anticipating what’s next. Affinix™, PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience and optimizes the talent process through data and actionable insights. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging millions of candidates and contingent associates every year, PeopleScout enhances talent intelligence for clients across more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com.


Press Contact:
Sarah Katz Candelario
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
skatz@peoplescout.com
312-915-5544

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About PeopleScout  
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) company, is a leading RPO provider managing talent solutions that span the global economy, with end-to-end MSP and talent advisory capabilities supporting total workforce needs. PeopleScout boasts 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of forward-looking talent professionals provide clients with the edge in the people business by consistently delivering now while anticipating what’s next. Affinix™, PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience and optimizes the talent process through data and actionable insights. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging millions of candidates and contingent associates every year, PeopleScout enhances talent intelligence for clients across more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com. 

Press Contact: 
Sarah Katz Candelario  
Vice President of Marketing and Communications 
skatz@peoplescout.com 
312-915-5544 

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

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

The TrueBlue executives featured this year include: 

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

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

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

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

About TrueBlue  
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In 2020, TrueBlue connected approximately 490,000 people with work. Its PeopleReady segment offers on-demand, industrial staffing; PeopleManagement offers contingent, on-site industrial staffing and commercial driver services; and PeopleScout offers recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions to a wide variety of industries. Learn more at www.trueblue.com.  

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

PeopleScout Certified as Smartchoice® Preferred Provider by Brandon Hall Group

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To learn more visit https://www.brandonhall.com.  

About PeopleScout 
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) company, is a leading RPO provider managing talent solutions that span the global economy, with end-to-end MSP and talent advisory capabilities supporting total workforce needs. PeopleScout boasts 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of forward-looking talent professionals provide clients with the edge in the people business by consistently delivering now while anticipating what’s next. Affinix™, PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience and optimizes the talent process through data and actionable insights. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging millions of candidates and contingent associates every year, PeopleScout enhances talent intelligence for clients across more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com.  

Press Contact: 
Sarah Katz Candelario 
Vice President of Marketing and Communications 
skatz@peoplescout.com  
312-915-5544