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

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PeopleScout has announced the appointment of Rick Betori as the new Managing Director of the Americas, aiming to enhance client delivery and implement innovative talent solutions amidst the ongoing Great Resignation. Betori, formerly with TrueBlue, will leverage his extensive experience to drive business development strategies. PeopleScout boasts a 97% client retention rate and utilizes its AI-driven platform, Affinix™, to connect talent with employers worldwide. The company's commitment to fulfilling total workforce needs positions it strongly within the talent acquisition sector.

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• Appointment of Rick Betori as Managing Director of the Americas to enhance client delivery and business development.
• 97% client retention highlights company’s strong performance in managing talent solutions.
• Affinix™ platform offers an AI-driven candidate experience, improving engagement and optimizing the talent process.

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CHICAGO, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 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

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FAQ

Who is Rick Betori and what is his role at PeopleScout?

Rick Betori has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Americas at PeopleScout, focusing on client delivery and business development.

What does PeopleScout do?

PeopleScout is a leading RPO provider managing talent solutions globally, with end-to-end capabilities for workforce needs.

What is the significance of Rick Betori's appointment for TrueBlue (TBI)?

Betori's appointment is expected to enhance service delivery excellence and support strategic growth for TrueBlue (TBI) through improved talent acquisition.

What is the client retention rate of PeopleScout?

PeopleScout boasts an impressive 97% client retention rate, demonstrating its effectiveness in managing complex programs.

How does PeopleScout utilize technology in its operations?

PeopleScout employs its proprietary Affinix™ platform to enhance talent acquisition through AI-driven insights and a superior candidate experience.