Our Story

TrueBlue – The People Company

Our Story

Connecting People and Work

Our History

TrueBlue, Inc. began in 1989 as a single Labor Ready, Inc., branch office in Kent, Washington. Those early branches became the cornerstone for today’s TrueBlue. Providing a talented workforce continues to be the foundation of the organization’s business.

The world of work continues to change, and TrueBlue will adapt by being agile and prepared. Today the company’s family of brands – PeopleReady, PeopleScout, Staff Management | SMX, SIMOS, Centerline and Healthcare Staffing Professionals — provide a full spectrum of workforce solutions to our clients.

1996

The company offered its initial public stock offering.

2000

TrueBlue expanded services to offer contingent workforce solutions in more than seven industries.

2008

The corporation was renamed TrueBlue to reflect expanded service offerings.

2014

TrueBlue acquires Seaton Corp., and expands its talent solutions to include RPO, MSP and on-site workforce management.

2016

TrueBlue acquires the RPO division of Aon and expands its global RPO service offering. The company also acquires SIMOS, which specializes in analyzing and improving warehouse processes and manages the workforce.

2018

TrueBlue acquires TMP Holdings LTD expanding its global recruitment marketing and talent advisory service offering.

2025

TrueBlue expands its healthcare service offering with acquisition of Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc.

Our Commitment to A Culture of Belonging

The success of our company is a reflection of the quality and capability of our people. TrueBlue is committed to providing a supportive work environment in which all individuals realize their maximum potential, regardless of their differences.

We welcome the differing experiences and perspectives we all bring when we work together. Fostering an environment of belonging and inclusion brings out the best in everyone and delivers optimal results to our stakeholders.

TrueBlue Corporate Citizenship

TrueBlue Corporate Citizenship

TrueBlue connects people with work and changes lives every day. While that, alone, is transformational, we understand that we are part of the communities where we work and live. We want to play our part in creating a better life for the people and communities touched by our business.