Company celebrates fourth annual Respect the
Craft™ month, highlighting the essential contributions of
tradespeople
TACOMA,
Wash., May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
skilled trades labor shortage remains a pressing issue affecting
industries across the U.S. There have been close to 300,000 unique
skilled trades job postings since the beginning of 2024, according
to a recent analysis by PeopleReady Skilled Trades, a TrueBlue
company (NYSE: TBI) and specialized division of PeopleReady.
In the past 90 days, overall job postings for skilled trades
have increased by 10% with notable increases in demand for
stonemasons (64%), carpenters (18%) and construction laborers
(16%).
With continuing increases in demand, it is critical for skilled
trades employers to prioritize innovative recruitment and retention
strategies to remain competitive. Raising awareness of the
important role of skilled tradespeople in our communities,
PeopleReady Skilled Trades honors their essential contributions by
celebrating the month of May as Respect the Craft Month. This
annual event, now in its fourth year, shows appreciation for
tradespeople and fosters a sense of belonging and pride within the
craft and trades workforce.
"We are immensely grateful for the talented, hard-working
tradespeople who are the heart of our business," said Jill Quinn, Executive Leader of PeopleReady
Skilled Trades. "While we appreciate their vital contributions
every day, we are honored to celebrate our incredible employees
during Respect the Craft Month, recognizing the dedication that
skilled tradespeople bring to honing their craft and helping build
stronger communities."
As part of the celebration, the company invited skilled workers
to share the reasons they love working in the skilled trades. Some
highlights include:
- "I couldn't stand being behind a desk all day, and having a job
like mine provides all the versatility I need to stay sane! They
say when you love what you do, you never work a day in your life,
and that's where I'm at. As a carpenter, I love what I do, and I
never feel like I'm working, ever!" – Busby, Carpenter
- "Being a female of color in the trades has been a challenge
but... I love it because I get to master my craft but more
importantly, I get to drive anywhere in the world and appreciate
everything that is put together by melting two pieces of steel...to
make something that people need and use every day. It's cool to see
everything I put together, whether it be a children's hospital or
navy ships." – Tanya, Welder
- "My favorite part about being an electrician is being able to
see a project progress from the beginning to the very end and
adding the final details. It is rewarding being able to add power
and provide lighting to a project to allow all skilled workers do
their job safe and efficiently." – Gabe, Electrician
PeopleReady Skilled Trades provides opportunities throughout the
year for tradespeople to celebrate their milestones, share their
stories and receive recognition for their dedication to the
company, its customers and their craft. The company's Respect the
Craft loyalty program is an ongoing initiative for tradespeople to
earn rewards while being honored for their commitment to these
essential careers.
About TrueBlue
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized
workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and
improve productivity. In 2023, TrueBlue served 67,000 clients and
connected approximately 464,000 people to work. Its PeopleReady
segment offers on-demand, industrial staffing; PeopleManagement
offers contingent, on-site industrial staffing and commercial
driver services; and PeopleScout offers recruitment process
outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions to a
wide variety of industries. Learn more at
www.trueblue.com.
About PeopleReady Skilled Trades
PeopleReady Skilled Trades is a specialized division of
PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, this
specialized division has connected tradespeople and work across a
wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing,
welding, solar installations and more. Whether customers need a
single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch
trades workers across multiple projects, PeopleReady Skilled Trades
ensures they have the right people with the right tools, on-site
and on time. Learn more at skilled.peopleready.com.
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