TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
TrueBlue, a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, has
acquired workforce efficiency specialist SIMOS Insourcing Solutions,
expanding its workforce management group to deliver even more powerful
talent solutions. SIMOS provides on-premise staffing solutions for
several Fortune 500 companies who are on the cutting edge of using
contingent labor to increase performance.
SIMOS’ workforce management programs leverage a combination of precision
recruiting, on-premise management, and process engineering to improve
clients’ operational productivity and performance.
“SIMOS selected TrueBlue as its partner because it showed a strong
desire to continue to build on our business and provide resources while
keeping our management team in place,” said Tim Sims, who founded SIMOS
in 2003. “We’re delighted to have a fantastic partner in TrueBlue, who
will work with us to continue to provide the highest level of service to
clients.”
According to TrueBlue President and COO Patrick Beharelle, Atlanta-based
SIMOS will join TrueBlue’s workforce management group, which includes
Staff Management | SMX, Centerline and PlaneTechs. SIMOS will continue
to be managed by President and CEO Kelly Carlson.
“We are excited to add SIMOS’ workforce performance-improvement programs
and industry-leading expertise to TrueBlue’s portfolio,” said
Beharelle. “Adding SIMOS and the incredible talent they bring to
TrueBlue will provide our clients with new ways to transform their
business and increase productivity.”
About TrueBlue
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce
solutions, helping clients improve growth and performance by providing
staffing, workforce management, and recruitment process outsourcing
solutions. The company’s specialized workforce solutions meet clients’
needs for a reliable, efficient workforce in a wide variety of
industries. TrueBlue connects as many as 750,000 people to work each
year. Learn more at www.trueblue.com.
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