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: We put people to work. Vision: To be the leading provider of general labour and be recognized for the positive difference we make. Values: Be true: Integrity above all. Be passionate: A positive will to succeed goes a long way. Be responsible: We all need to take responsibility for our behaviors and actions. Be creative: Be a resourceful thinker who explores all opportunities. Be respectful: Be the kind of person you'd like to know and do business with read more