The company was founded as Labor Ready, Inc. in 1989 in Kent, Wash. It started as a small operation with a vision to provide ... companies of all sizes with dependable temporary labor. The company expanded to Canada in 1994. We have grown to become a publicly traded, financially strong, multinational organization with headquarters in Tacoma, Wash. In 2007, the parent corporation was renamed TrueBlue, Inc. to reflect the company’s expanding family of brands. Our Mission, Vision and Values guide our day-to-day business dealings. Mission: Connecting people and work Vision: To be the talent solution for the changing world of work Values: Be optimistic We believe there is a solution to every problem. We are innovative, discovering new ways to get results. Be passionate We are committed to doing good, and will go above and beyond. Be accountable We empower our people to take personal responsibility and have an impact. Be respectful We listen and learn from each other, and embrace our diverse views and experiences. Be true We are true to who we are and what our customers need. read more