People Corporation Achieves the 2013 PROFIT 500 Listing

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - June 3, 2013) - People Corporation (the "Company") has been recognized today as part of the 25^th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies by PROFIT Magazine. Published in the Summer issue of PROFIT Magazine and online at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their revenue growth over five years.

People Corporation, a leading provider of employee benefits, group retirement services and HR consulting services, offering innovative solutions to more than 2,500 corporate clients across Canada and listed on the TSX Venture exchange, made the PROFIT 500 list with five year-revenue growth of 606%.

"We are very honoured to be recognized with this achievement. It has always been our goal to be the brand that companies turn to for all of their group benefits, group retirement and HR consulting needs," says Chief Executive Officer, Laurie Goldberg. "Over the last number of years, we have made significant investments in developing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to bring to each client engagement. Delivering these through our best-in-class consulting teams across the country has resulted in a significant number of new client wins. We are well positioned to continue to deliver significant growth in the coming years."

Mr. Goldberg went on to say, "Our unwavering focus on what is best for our clients is at the heart of our success. We believe the Client Comes First."

"To celebrate the 25^th anniversary of the Fastest-Growing Companies in Canada, the PROFIT 500 has expanded to recognize the entrepreneurial achievements of more than 500 Canadian companies," says Ian Portsmouth, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of PROFIT Magazine. "PROFIT is proud to now showcase Canada's forward-thinking small business entrepreneurs and honour their talents and innovations."

With national servicing capabilities from over 200 professionals operating out of 27 offices and satellite offices in 7 provinces, People Corporation's revenue has grown 606% over the past 5 years. People Corporation's client-focused value proposition and its superior consulting teams have attracted over 500 new corporate clients to the Company in 2012 alone.

About PROFIT Magazine and PROFITguide.com

PROFIT: Your guide to Business Success is Canada's preeminent publication dedicated to the management issues and opportunities facing small and mid-sized businesses. For 31 years, Canadian entrepreneurs and senior managers across a vast array of economic sectors have remained loyal to PROFIT because it's a timely and reliable source of actionable information that helps them achieve business success and get the recognition they deserve for generating positive economic and social change. Visit PROFIT online at PROFITguide.com.

About People Corporation

People Corporation is a national provider of group benefits, group retirement and human resource services. We have offices across Canada, each led by a team of experts and backed by the resources of a national company that is traded on the TSX-V. Our industry experts provide uniquely valuable insight while customizing our innovative suite of services to the specific needs of our clients. Whatever your sector, whatever your scale, putting our expertise and proven track record to work will make a difference to your people and your bottom line.

Further information is available at www.peoplecorporation.com.

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