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TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions. As The People Company®, we put people first—advancing our mission to connect people and work while delivering smart, scalable solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. Since our founding, TrueBlue has connected more than 10 million people with work and served over 3 million clients across a variety of industries. Powered by proprietary, digitally enabled platforms and decades of expertise, our brands—PeopleReady, PeopleScout, Staff Management | SMX, Centerline, SIMOS, and Healthcare Staffing Professionals—provide a full spectrum of flexible staffing, workforce management, and recruitment solutions that bring precision, speed, and scale to the changing world of work. Learn more at www.trueblue.com. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
52
TOTAL
RATINGS
1521

TrueBlue Company Culture

TrueBlue Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.8/5

TrueBlue CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Taryn Owen TrueBlue's CEO
Taryn Owen
94 /100

Diversity at TrueBlue

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-

Diverse employees at TrueBlue have rated Team, Happiness, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored

Women at TrueBlue

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+

Women at TrueBlue have rated Team, Executive Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored

TrueBlue eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

78

TrueBlue employees are 78% more likely to recommend TrueBlue as a great place to work

84%Promoters
10%Passives
6%Detractors

Working at TrueBlue

Working at TrueBlue is rated highly by 52 employees, across various culture dimensions. TrueBlue employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting TrueBlue’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at TrueBlue was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at TrueBlue

A+

Overall Company Culture at TrueBlue is rated A+

Last updated months ago

Top
5%

TrueBlue ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 52 Employees

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Communications
93
Communications93
HR
93
HR93
Operations
91
Operations91
IT
89
IT89
Finance
83
Finance83

TrueBlue Employee Reviews

Out of 213 TrueBlue employee reviews, 98% were positive. The remaining 2% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping TrueBlue improve their work culture.

98%
2%
Positive Reviews98%
Constructive Feedback2%

Positive Reviews From TrueBlue Employees

  • What do you like best about your company?
    Our people, culture and team.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Transforming talent acquisition process for clients.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Authenticity and we trust each other

Constructive Feedback From TrueBlue Employees

  • What would you most like to see improved at your company?
    Continued digital transformation and leveraging AI.
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Bringing in fresh perspectives at the top to turn the company around and grow profits
  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    The company needs a bold strategy to remain relevant

TrueBlue Company Information

TrueBlue Company Overview

TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions. As The People Company®, we put people first—advancing our mission to connect people and work while delivering smart, scalable solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. Since our founding, TrueBlue has connected more than 10 million people with work and served over 3 million clients across a variety of industries. Powered by proprietary, digitally enabled platforms and decades of expertise, our brands—PeopleReady, PeopleScout, Staff Management | SMX, Centerline, SIMOS, and Healthcare Staffing Professionals—provide a full spectrum of flexible staffing, workforce management, and recruitment solutions that bring precision, speed, and scale to the changing world of work. Learn more at www.trueblue.com.

TrueBlue was founded in 1989 and its current CEO is Taryn Owen. Since its inception 37 years ago, TrueBlue has grown to 500 employees.

TrueBlue Mission, Vision & Values

TrueBlue Mission Statement

WE CONNECT PEOPLE AND WORK Ever since our first office opened more than 25 years ago, TrueBlue has been committed to putting people to work and helping change lives. Whether our client is a small business on Main Street or a Fortune 500 company, we work equally hard to find the people to help them be successful.

TrueBlue Vision Statement

The way the world works has changed dramatically over the past quarter-century. Across the globe, the key challenge is finding the right talent to do the job. That’s why TrueBlue has also changed by broadening our specialized service offerings, reaching more markets, and offering greater technology and innovation that works to the benefit of our clients and workers.

TrueBlue Values

  • Be optimistic - We believe there is a solution to every problem. By being innovative and working together, we can find new ways to get results.
  • Be passionate– We believe in what we do, are committed to doing good, and will go above and beyond the call of duty for our clients and workers.
  • Be accountable – We empower our people to take personal responsibility and make an impact.
  • Be respectful – We listen and learn from each other, embrace diverse views and experiences, and know that finding successful solutions comes from work
  • Be true – We are true to who we are and what our clients need.
Headquarter1015 A St
Tacoma, WA 98402
United States of America
Websitetrueblue.com
Founding Date1989
Tel(253) 383-9101
Company StatusPublic
StockTBI
Jobsehnn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX
Social Sites
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TrueBlue Employees

TrueBlue has 500 employees. 52 employees at TrueBlue have reviewed TrueBlue across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 52 TrueBlue employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at TrueBlue are extremely happy with their total compensation at TrueBlue, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at TrueBlue are extremely happy with their team. 52 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+.

The majority of employees at TrueBlue believe the environment at TrueBlue is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at TrueBlue is comfortably fast. About 56% of the employees at TrueBlue work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at TrueBlue are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
TrueBlue employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at TrueBlue report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
100% of TrueBlue employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
TrueBlue employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
96% of TrueBlue employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
TrueBlue employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
100% of TrueBlue employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining TrueBlue - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining TrueBlue is that the company was very prepared on their first day. TrueBlue employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

TrueBlue KPIs and OKRs

At TrueBlue 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of TrueBlue's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 52 TrueBlue employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 51 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes98%
No2%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

TrueBlue CEO & Leadership

Taryn Owen TrueBlue's CEO
94 /100

TrueBlue CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2024 (Small & Midsize Companies)

TrueBlue’s CEO Taryn Owen started in this role in 2023. Taryn’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. With a high CEO score, Taryn Owen has won the Best CEOs in 2024. TrueBlue’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Communications department, employees in the HR department, and Caucasian employees. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, employees identified with Other ethnicities, and employees in the IT department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to TrueBlue’s competitors, Taryn Owen ranks right above Hay Group CEO Stephen Kaye. Under Owen’s leadership, TrueBlue employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Diversity and Work Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where TrueBlue could stand to see real improvement.

TrueBlue Leadership

The TrueBlue Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Taryn Owen, Executive Vice President of Strategic Accounts Wayne Larkin, and Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Derrek Gafford

  • Taryn Owen  CEO / President

    Taryn Owen CEO / President

    Taryn Owen assumed the role of President and CEO of TrueBlue in September 2023. Prior to that, she was named President... read more

  • Wayne Larkin Executive Vice President of Strategic Accounts

    Mr. Wayne W. Larkin has been an Executive Vice President of Strategic Accounts at TrueBlue, Inc. since June 13, 2017 and... read more

  • Derrek Gafford Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President

    Mr. Derrek L. Gafford has been the Chief Financial Officer of TrueBlue, Inc. (formerly Labor Ready Inc) since December... read more

  • A. Patrick Beharelle President and Chief Operating Officer

    Mr. A. Patrick Beharelle serves as the President at eDebt, Inc. Mr. Beharelle has been the President and Chief Operating... read more

  • James E. Defebaugh IV Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

    Mr. James E. Defebaugh, IV, also known as Jim, has been General Counsel and Secretary of TrueBlue, Inc. (a/k/a Labor... read more

  • Sean Ebner Executive Vice President & President of Peopleready, Inc

    Mr. Sean Ebner has been the President and Executive Vice President of Peopleready, Inc. since June 13, 2017. Mr. Ebner... read more

  • Jonathan D. Means Executive Vice President and President of Workforce Management Group

    Mr. Jonathan D. Means has been Executive Vice President of TrueBlue, Inc. since November 2015. Mr. Means has been... read more

  • Taryn R. Owen Executive Vice President and President of Peoplescout

    Ms. Taryn R. Owen has been Executive Vice President of TrueBlue, Inc. since June 2014. Ms. Owen has been the President... read more

  • Joanna S. Monroe Esq. Chief Compliance Officer, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel

    Ms. Joanna S. Monroe, Esq. serves as the Chief Compliance Officer, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at... read more

TrueBlue Salaries

How much does TrueBlue pay?

How much do people at TrueBlue get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at TrueBlue is $109,849, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $102,908, or $49 per hour.

At TrueBlue, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $274,876 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $38,766 annually. Average TrueBlue salaries by department include: Design at $77,325, Marketing at $126,739, Finance at $72,933, and HR at $87,686. Half of TrueBlue salaries are above $102,908.

52 employees at TrueBlue rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 106 ratings) while 52 employees at TrueBlue rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 103 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$56k
$56k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$77k
$77k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$90k
$90k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$180k
$180k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$261k
$261k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$269k
$269k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$344k
$344k100th Percentile
$109,849*
Average Compensation
$102,908*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

TrueBlue Salaries by Department

Explore TrueBlue Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at TrueBlue

Diverse employees at TrueBlue score the company 84/100 across various culture categories, placing TrueBlue in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at TrueBlue across various culture dimensions.

The success of our company is a reflection of the quality and capability of our people. TrueBlue is committed to fostering, recognizing and embracing diversity, from our Board of Directors to our temporary associates. We cultivate a supportive environment of inclusion that values the experiences and contributions of every team member, regardless of their differences.,,As part of our strategy to create this culture, TrueBlue established a Diversity and Inclusion Council (D&I Council). Among the initiatives created, the D&I Council launched Employee Resource Groups (ERG) to enhance a sense of belonging for everyone within the groups. ERG examples include Women in Leadership; HOLA – Hispanic Opportunity & Latin Awareness; African American Resource Connection; Be Proud – LGBTQ+ and allies; VETS – Veteran Employee Talent Society.,,

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 94/100
Department - Operations
Men 85/100
Department - Operations
Diverse Employees 89/100
Department - IT

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 78/100
Department - Finance
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

TrueBlue Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

TrueBlue PTO

TrueBlue's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is TrueBlue's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. TrueBlue's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy100%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo100%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Frequently Asked Questions regarding TrueBlue

What is TrueBlue address?

TrueBlue location is at 1015 A St

Who is the CEO of TrueBlue?

TrueBlue CEO is Taryn Owen, their score by employees is 94

What is TrueBlue eNPS?

The eNPS for TrueBlue is 78

What is the salary for SysAdmin in TrueBlue?

SysAdmin average salary in the US is 77k

What are the salaries in the Legal in TrueBlue?

The average salaries for Legal in TrueBlue is 275k

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