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Direct Line Group Appoints PeopleScout’s Talent Advisory Team

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Direct Line Group – the pioneering UK insurance business with multiple well-known brands including Churchill and Green Flag, has appointed TMP Worldwide – the Talent Advisory team of global RPO provider PeopleScout, to develop its Employer Value Proposition and Employer Branding Communications Strategy for 2022 and beyond.

Craig Morgans, Talent Acquisition COE Lead at Direct Line Group commented: “I’m delighted to once again be partnering with TMP Worldwide. The development of our EVP & employer brand is paramount to the development of DLG. It’s the thread that connects our actions to the employee experience, the catalyst behind all our communications and defines the way which we attract, retain, and develop the skills and employees we need to fuel the next era of DLG.

In a time of transformational change for talent acquisition, everyone is being challenged to think differently. I know from previous experience, that we’ve partnered with the right team to help innovative, push boundaries and create fantastic employer brand experiences that drives engagement and creates exceptional results.”

Robert Peasnell, Deputy Managing Director of PeopleScout said: “..we’re delighted to begin this exciting partnership with Direct Line and to work with Craig and the team to shape an authentic and distinctive employer voice for this pioneering player in their sector.

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, recognised for global footprint, candidate experience and talent technology 

Chicago – January 13, 2022 – PeopleScout has been recognised 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 optimise 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 the 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 AffinixTM 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 organisations 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 organisations 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 optimises 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 centres 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 

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

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PeopleScout also recognised 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 organisation looking to enhance its talent acquisition model with a holistic solution customisable 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 organisations face ongoing challenges related to the labour 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 optimises 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 centres 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    

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 

London — November 25, 2021 — PeopleScout, a leading global provider of talent solutions, has been recognised 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.co.uk. 

PeopleReady President, Taryn Owen, Expands Role to Lead PeopleScout

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Expansion of Owen’s role to focus on driving ongoing digital transformation and delivery model enhancements across both PeopleReady and PeopleScout brands

TACOMA, Wash.— Sept. 22, 2021—   Today, TrueBlue announced that PeopleReady President, Taryn Owen, has also been named President of the staffing leader’s RPO brand, PeopleScout. This marks a significant expansion of Owen’s current role. Owen will lead the ongoing mission-driven digital transformation of both businesses to connect people and work. The segments will continue to operate as independent brands with separate teams.

Owen has been with TrueBlue since 2010. Before being appointed President of PeopleReady in December 2019, Owen served as President of PeopleScout from 2013 to 2019. Over her tenure as PeopleScout President, Owen led the organization through a period of substantial growth, global expansion, and the launch of its award-winning Affinix™ talent technology. Owen has assumed leadership for PeopleScout from outgoing President Brannon Lacey. Lacey has stepped down to become the CEO of a private equity-backed technology company.

Since becoming PeopleReady President in 2019, Owen has spearheaded the company’s pandemic response and digital transformation. This includes the ongoing elevation of its JobStack™ app, delivery models, and brand to make it faster and easier than ever before to connect people and work.

“Taryn’s track record of success at TrueBlue and with our PeopleReady and PeopleScout brands, combined with her deep expertise in recruiting and staffing, strategic vision, and proven ability to drive digital transformation, perfectly position her to lead these brands forward,” said TrueBlue CEO Patrick Beharelle. “We have incredible talent at all levels of both organizations, are executing on our strategic plans, and are excited to drive more value for our customers and more opportunities for our people as we build on our strong results in the first half of the year.”

Owen has been recognized for her industry leadership with numerous awards, including annual appearances on the Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) Staffing 100, the SIA Global Power 150 Women in Staffing, and the HRO Today HR Superstars lists.

About TrueBlue
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In the past year, TrueBlue connected more than 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.

PeopleScout’s AffinixTM Wins Best Analytics, Measurement, and Business Impact Solution in 2021 HR Tech Awards

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Chicago – June 1, 2021 – PeopleScout’s proprietary talent technology, AffinixTM, has been named a winner for Best Analytics, Measurement, and Business Impact Solution in the 2021 HR Tech Awards, powered by Lighthouse Research & Advisory. The award recognises a talent acquisition solution that is focused on helping customers measure results and outcomes.

“Increasingly, we’re seeing the RPO space as technology partners and leaders,” said Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory. “PeopleScout is delivering on this with its Affinix solution.”

Affinix brings together ATS, candidate relationship management (CRM) systems, artificial

intelligence, machine learning, digital marketing, predictive analytics and digital interviewing to provide a seamless experience for candidates, rapidly supply a qualified talent pool to hiring leaders, and drive efficiencies through innovation. The power of Affinix extends beyond enhancing the candidate experience and driving significant performance improvements to offering valuable insights and opportunities for future efficiency.

“With the demand for talent rapidly increasing, employers need to be able to use data to make informed decisions about their hiring process,” said PeopleScout President Brannon Lacey. “Harnessing the power of analytics helps employers quickly optimise their processes in order to focus on what will drive the greatest business impact. Affinix provides a single source of truth about your recruitment process to drive data-driven business decisions and improve the candidate experience.”

PeopleScout provides reporting tools and data through Affinix Analytics. The data within this tool includes job seeker analytics and operational metrics that provide insights on the end-to-end recruitment process. Affinix Analytics enables users to:

  • Improve hiring speed and accuracy
  • Monitor trends to visually identify areas of success and opportunities for improvement
  • Empower decision making by using artificial intelligence and machine learning to highlight insights, anomalies and predictions
  • Analyse their recruitment process and drill into areas of interest
  • Review performance, including individual hiring manager and recruiter metrics, to drive actions
  • Access key indicators via dashboards
  • Leverage survey data to assess candidate and hiring manager experience
  • Limit content to specific audiences using advanced security options

PeopleScout continues to redefine talent technology and anticipate client needs with Affinix. Recent recognition for Affinix includes:


To learn more about the winners of the 2021 HR Tech Awards, visit the website.

About PeopleScout

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

PeopleScout Releases Q1 2021 Issue of PeopleScout NEXT Magazine

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

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

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

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

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

PeopleScout NEXT began publication in 2018 and has since gone on to receive numerous awards for its writing and design. In October 2020, PeopleScout NEXT magazine was named a Gold winner in the Publication, Magazine category in the 2020 MUSE Creative Awards competition. This win followed two 2019 MarCom Awards: Platinum in the Print Media — Writing category and Gold in Print Media — Design for PeopleScout NEXT.

Access the Q1 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 company, is a leading RPO provider managing talent solutions that span the global economy, with end-to-end MSP and talent advisory capabilities supporting total workforce needs. PeopleScout boasts 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of forward-looking talent professionals provide clients with the edge in the people business by consistently delivering now while anticipating what’s next. Affinix™, PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience with one-point ATS and VMS integration and single sign-on. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging millions of candidates and contingent associates every year, PeopleScout enhances talent intelligence for clients across more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Charlotte, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com.

PeopleScout Named the No. 1 Provider on HRO Today’s Total Workforce Solutions Baker’s Dozen

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PeopleScout also named No. 1 in Quality of Service and Breadth of Service Categories

Chicago — December 15, 2020 — PeopleScout has been named the No. 1 global Total Workforce Solutions provider on HRO Today’s 2020 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings. In addition, PeopleScout was also named the No. 1 provider in the Quality of Service and Breadth of Service categories. The annual Baker’s Dozen for Total Workforce Solutions is based solely on feedback from buyers.

“With expert knowledge in RPO, MSP and Talent Advisory and a deep commitment to technology innovation and constantly improving client and candidate experience, PeopleScout is well positioned to provide buyers with holistic talent solutions and the strategy to prepare them for what’s next,” said Elliot Clark, CEO and chairman of SharedXpertise and HRO Today. “In one of the most challenging business climates in history, any organisation looking for a Total Workforce Solutions partner should consider PeopleScout as one of the best choices and, based on the 2020 data, the best choice.”

PeopleScout’s Total Workforce Solutions blend Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Managed Service Provider services to meet clients’ individual talent acquisition needs. Total Workforce Solutions take a holistic approach to workforce planning and strategy—whether organisations are in need of permanent hires, contingent workers or both.

“At PeopleScout, we are fortunate to have exceptional clients who trust us to help them face their toughest talent challenges and a team committed to earning that trust every day,” said Brannon Lacey, President of PeopleScout. “In a year like no other, it is incredibly meaningful to be rated No. 1 for our combined MSP and RPO service offerings—both because the ratings are based on client feedback and because of our belief in the importance of holistic talent solutions.”   

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 2020 NEAT Vendor Evaluation for RPO. Earlier in 2020, PeopleScout was named the largest RPO provider in North America and a Leader in Everest Group’s RPO Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2020. Also in 2020, PeopleScout was named a global leader in HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings for MSP and RPO—as well as a leading RPO provider in EMEA and the No. 1 RPO provider in APAC for the second consecutive year.

PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition technology Affinix™ was named a Gold winner for Best Advance in Talent Acquisition Technology in Brandon Hall Group’s 2020 Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence Awards program. In addition, Affinix, was named a winner in the 2020 American Business Awards in the Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Solution — Business Technology category and a Silver winner in the Most Innovative Product Feature of the Year – Enterprise category in the 10th annual Best in Biz Awards.

You can view the full Total Workforce Solutions 2020 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings 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 and talent advisory capabilities supporting total workforce needs. PeopleScout boasts 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company’s thousands of forward-looking talent professionals provide clients with the edge in the people business by consistently delivering now while anticipating what’s next. Affinix™, PeopleScout’s proprietary talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience with one-point ATS and VMS integration and single sign-on. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging millions of candidates and contingent associates every year, PeopleScout enhances talent intelligence for clients across more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Charlotte, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com.

HRO Today Names Four TrueBlue Leaders as 2020 HR Superstars

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TACOMA, WA – December 15, 2020 – TrueBlue is pleased to announce that four of its leaders have been named to the HRO Today 2020 HR Superstars list. Each year, HRO Today releases its list of HR Superstars, which recognises those who are leading the way in HR transformation and innovation at their organisations.

“2020 brought a series of unprecedented obstacles to the business world, completely transforming the way work is done. HR leaders were there on the front lines, ready to rethink their strategies, adopt new technologies, and remain agile and flexible to meet the new needs of the business and the workforce,” said HRO Today editorial staff. “In this moment of immense disruption, we think it’s important to recognise HR leaders that have gone above and beyond to support their teams and the health and well-being of their employees.”

The TrueBlue executives featured this year include:

Patrick Beharelle
Chief Executive Officer, TrueBlue
As CEO of one of the largest specialised workforce solutions providers, Beharelle leads TrueBlue’s mission to connect people and work. As a global force for good, in 2019 the company connected approximately 724,000 jobseekers with meaningful work. Known for challenging the status quo, Beharelle is driving a digital transformation at TrueBlue and within the staffing industry as a whole through the development of breakthrough technologies. Beharelle has spent more than two decades in staffing, recruitment process outsourcing, and consulting. He joined TrueBlue in 2014 following the acquisition of PeopleScout and Staff Management, where he served as CEO from 2009 to 2014 and delivered a solid track record of organic growth. Beharelle was inducted into Staffing Industry Analysts’ Hall of Fame in 2018.

Taryn Owen
President, PeopleReady
Owen serves as president of PeopleReady, the industrial staffing powerhouse that puts nearly 300,000 people to work each year. Owen is spearheading PeopleReady’s digital transformation, most notably through its cutting-edge JobStack platform, which connects employers with job seekers 24/7—winner of the 2020 top Mobile Site and App Award winner at the American Business Awards. Widely recognised for her industry leadership and passion for empowering others, Owen won the 2019 Multiplier of the Year award for the U.S. SMB category and has received a Gold Stevie Award for Female Executive of the Year and a Gold American Business Award for Executive of the Year.

Brannon Lacey
President, PeopleScout 
Lacey serves as president of PeopleScout, the world’s largest RPO and an award-winning provider of MSP, total workforce and talent advisory solutions. As a strategic partner to organisations across the globe, PeopleScout provides the people, process and technology that employers need to succeed in today’s talent landscape. As PeopleScout President, Lacey is focused on finding innovative ways for companies to connect with talent and driving the company’s ongoing digital transformation and global expansion. Lacey is a technology-centric leader with significant expertise in product management as well as broad experience in human capital solutions and global leadership.

Carl Schweihs
President, PeopleManagement
Schweihs is president of PeopleManagement, TrueBlue’s workforce management division, which specialises in on-site and contingent workforces. Across three staffing businesses—Centerline, SIMOS, and Staff Management | SMX—Schweihs 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 specialised workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In 2019, TrueBlue connected approximately 724,000 people and 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.

TrueBlue Names Andrea Brogger as Chief People Officer

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Interim appointment made permanent as Brogger joins workforce solutions provider’s executive leadership team.

TACOMA, WA – November 16, 2020 – TrueBlue, a global leader in specialized workforce solutions, announced today a new appointment to its senior executive team. Andrea Brogger was named Chief People Officer of TrueBlue after serving in the role in an interim capacity since April of this year.

As CPO at TrueBlue, Brogger is responsible for empowering TrueBlue’s 5,100 global employees to achieve the company’s mission of connecting people and work. In addition to advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion, Brogger and her team will reimagine human resource’s role within the business, enabling TrueBlue to continue to assert its position as a leading talent solution provider for the changing world of work.

“Andrea is an innovative human resources leader with deep expertise and a passion for developing our current workforce, attracting top talent and making TrueBlue an exceptional place to work,” said TrueBlue CEO Patrick Beharelle. “She is deeply committed to fostering a culture where all people can grow and thrive.”

Brogger has been with TrueBlue since 2011. Prior to her current role, she was the vice president of global talent and culture at TrueBlue, where she spearheaded multiple employee engagement programs for the company’s global workforce, with a particular focus on teams working remotely. Before joining TrueBlue, she most recently worked for Microsoft. Brogger holds a master’s degree in business administration and an executive master’s degree in human resources management from Cornell University.

About TrueBlue

TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. In 2019, TrueBlue connected approximately 724,000 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.