TrueBlue December 2021 Security Update

At TrueBlue, protecting our clients, candidates, and associates from online security risks is a critical part of our work. Our Cybersecurity Team consistently stays ahead of security issues and addresses any threats as quickly as possible.

Apache Log4j Vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228):

Recently, a widespread vulnerability was identified in software (Apache Log4j) commonly used by many businesses. This vulnerability has exposed some of the world’s most popular applications and services to a potential cyberattack.

Our TrueBlue Cybersecurity Team responded to this vulnerability immediately, and all internal systems which were vulnerable to the Log4j vulnerability have been remediated. We are working closely with our vendor partners to ensure remediation of their tools and environments, ensuring the security of our network and telephony infrastructure, identity and access management tools, backup solutions, and our entire security suite of tools.

There are no indicators of compromise (IOCs) in our environment or through any third-party access to our environment. However, we continue to actively monitor our environment with active vulnerability scanning and automated endpoint detection and response (EDR).

Kronos Ransomware Attack:

HR management company Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) was recently hit by a ransomware attack. While TrueBlue does not utilize the Kronos tool directly for HR or payroll processes, we do have some clients that are connected to Kronos.

To protect our assets, we have disabled internet connectivity to the Kronos platforms out of an abundance of caution. For the near term, all connections and downloads from their systems will remain disabled until we can independently verify that they pose no threat to our systems and assets. We will continue to actively monitor for vulnerabilities and use automated endpoint detection and response (EDR).

How you can support Juneteenth as an Ally

Here are a few suggestions…

Learn more about the history of the day: https://juneteenth.com/history/

Read books written by Black authors and poets: Books by Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison and Ralph Ellison are just a few iconic Black authors and poets. Also, check out your local Black-owned bookstore (or buy from them online). From fun picture books (like The ABCs of Black History) to YA novels (like The Hate U Give), there’s a book out there for whole family.

Support black-owned businesses: Whether you’re in the market for your own Telfar bag, a little self-care, or even an upgrade to your home decor, show your support to these brands.

TrueBlue FAQs

Are jobs with TrueBlue different than jobs with one of your companies?

Yes, working for TrueBlue is different than working at one of our brands or for one of our clients. If you work at TrueBlue, you work in our corporate offices where we run the support operations for all our brands. Working for one of our brands (i.e. PeopleReady, Staff Management | SMX, etc.) means you work for a company within the TrueBlue parent corporation, serving the clients of that brand. Each one of our brands has its own set of careers and systems.

How do I get a job with you?

TrueBlue is ready to connect you with work! We offer a variety of jobs.

To get started, visit our Job Opportunities section. From here, you’ll see the three options of working for corporate, working for one of our brands, or working with one of our clients. Read through the information and decide which company offers the opportunities you’re best suited for. Once you make that selection, click on the link to be taken directly to the page for that company, and begin your application process.

What types of jobs do you offer?

TrueBlue offers a huge variety of jobs – it all depends on what you’re interested in. At our corporate offices, we offer jobs in a support center setting for careers such as marketing, IT, accounting, recruiting, HR, and training. We also have operational jobs interacting with our clients and workers daily. These jobs tend to revolve around sales, recruiting or service. If you want to work with one of our clients, your possibilities are endless! We work in a variety of industries and need a large range of skill levels; there is something for everyone. 

You can learn more about the jobs we offer by visiting our Job Opportunities section. Just choose which of the three options (corporate, brand or client) you’re interested in and review our jobs from there.

What is your application process?

Our application process varies slightly from company to company and depends on which type of job you are interested in. All our applications ask for your relevant work history, skills and experience. Past that, any additional information will depend on the type of job you are seeking. Various screenings, like drug tests or background checks, may also be part of the process depending on the job type. Our applications are available online for each of our companies.

If you want to work for TrueBlue or at one of our companies, you’ll complete an application process administered by our HR and Recruiting teams. If you are interested in working for one of our clients, you will complete the application process with our company offering the job. Once you apply for a job within a company, you do not have to redo the application if you want to apply to another opening. For example, if you apply for a payroll job at TrueBlue, you do not have to redo an application to also apply for a job in accounting. This is true for each of our brands, but is not available across them. If you want to apply for jobs at both PeopleReady and Centerline for example, you’ll need to fill out an application for each company.

What industries do you service?

Through its various companies, TrueBlue services a large variety of industries, including:

  • Automotive
  • Clinical Research
  • Communications
  • Construction 
  • E-commerce and Retail Fulfillment
  • Environmental
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality 
  • Manufacturing and Logistics
  • Marine
  • Transportation
  • Warehousing and Distribution
  • Waste and Recycling

Are you publicly traded?

Yes. TrueBlue is a publicly -traded company on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TBI. For information on our stock, go to http://investor.trueblue.com/stock-information/stock-information/default.aspx

Is TrueBlue the parent corporation? How are all your companies related?

TrueBlue is the parent company for PeopleReady, Centerline, SIMOS, Staff Management | SMX, and PeopleScout, providing guidance and oversight as well as back office support to all our companies.

While each of our companies has its own sales and recruiting teams and often its own book of business, we can bring all our capabilities together to meet our clients’ needs. You can also visit the websites of the TrueBlue companies for additional job opportunities.