TrueBlue Awarded Top Honors for Company Culture and Industry Leadership

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TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) has received multiple prestigious recognitions for its workplace culture and industry leadership in 2025. The company earned a spot on Forbes' 2025 America's Best Midsize Employers list, highlighting its success in creating an environment where employees thrive and innovate.

CEO Taryn Owen was named to SIA's 2025 Staffing 100 North America list for the ninth consecutive year, recognizing her leadership in driving growth through the next-generation JobStack app, healthcare market expansion, and operational excellence initiatives. Additionally, five TrueBlue senior leaders were named to HRO Today Magazine's HR Superstars list, including Owen, CFO Carl Schweihs, and the presidents of PeopleScout, PeopleReady, and PeopleManagement.

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Forbes recognizes TrueBlue's workplace culture, executives continue to be recognized for leadership in the staffing industry

TACOMA, Wash., April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, has been recognized for its efforts to create an exceptional workplace culture and continued excellence in leadership in the staffing industry. The company's recent honors from Forbes, Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), and HRO Today underscore its transformative impact on the workforce solutions landscape and commitment to delivering exceptional value to both clients and workers.

TrueBlue's Workplace Culture Earns National Recognition by Forbes

Reinforcing its reputation as an employer of choice, TrueBlue has been named to Forbes' 2025 America's Best Midsize Employers list. This prestigious recognition highlights TrueBlue's ongoing efforts to create an environment where employees thrive, innovate, and build meaningful careers, ultimately aiming to attract and retain top talent in a competitive labor market. 

President and CEO Taryn Owen Named to SIA's 2025 Staffing 100 North America List

TrueBlue President and CEO Taryn Owen has been named to SIA's 2025 Staffing 100 North America list for her ninth consecutive year. This distinguished list recognizes the most influential people in the staffing industry and workforce ecosystem who are driving the future of workforce solutions. Under Owen's leadership, TrueBlue has accelerated its growth through the launch of its next-generation JobStack app, strategic expansion into the healthcare market through the recent acquisition of Healthcare Staffing Professionals, and the implementation of solutions that drive operational excellence and deliver superior client outcomes.

Executive Leadership Honored as HRO Today HR Superstars

TrueBlue's executive leadership team has also been recognized for excellence, with five senior leaders named to HRO Today Magazine's annual HR Superstars list:

• Taryn Owen, President and CEO
• Carl Schweihs, CFO
• Rick Betori, PeopleScout President
• Kristy Willis, PeopleReady President
• Jerry Wimer, PeopleManagement President

This honor underscores the company's seasoned executive bench and deep expertise in workforce solutions, operational excellence, and talent strategy.

"These recognitions affirm not only TrueBlue's commitment to creating a culture where employees thrive and feel empowered to deliver value to clients, but they also highlight the impact of our exceptional leadership in the staffing industry," said Jeff Sakaguchi, Board Chairman of TrueBlue. "As we navigate the evolving landscape of work, we remain focused on our mission to connect people and work—powered by our expansive presence and proprietary technology, guided by our industry expertise, and driven by our unwavering commitment to excellence."

About TrueBlue

TrueBlue, Inc. (NYSE: TBI) is transforming the way organizations connect with talent in an ever-changing world of work. As The People Company®, we put people first – connecting job seekers with meaningful opportunities while delivering smart, scalable workforce solutions for enterprises across industries and worldwide. Powered by innovative technology and decades of expertise, our brands – PeopleReady, PeopleScout, Staff Management | SMX, Centerline, SIMOS, and Healthcare Staffing Professionals – offer flexible staffing, workforce management, and recruitment solutions that propel businesses and careers. Discover how we're shaping the future of work at www.trueblue.com.

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FAQ

What major recognitions did TrueBlue (TBI) receive in 2025?

TrueBlue received three major recognitions in 2025: Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers list, CEO Taryn Owen's inclusion in SIA's Staffing 100 North America, and five executives named to HRO Today's HR Superstars list.

How has TrueBlue (TBI) expanded its business operations in 2025?

TrueBlue expanded through the launch of its next-generation JobStack app and strategic entry into the healthcare market via the acquisition of Healthcare Staffing Professionals.

Which TrueBlue (TBI) executives were named to HRO Today's HR Superstars list?

Five executives were honored: Taryn Owen (CEO), Carl Schweihs (CFO), Rick Betori (PeopleScout President), Kristy Willis (PeopleReady President), and Jerry Wimer (PeopleManagement President).

How many consecutive years has TBI's CEO Taryn Owen been on SIA's Staffing 100 list?

Taryn Owen has been named to SIA's Staffing 100 North America list for nine consecutive years.