William “Bill” Pollock

Staffing industry pioneer Bill Pollock dies at 97

by Todd Humber July 13, 2026

written by Todd Humber July 13, 2026

Bill Pollock, who co-founded Drake International in 1951 and helped build the modern staffing industry, has died. He was 97. Pollock passed away on July 7, 2026, in Monaco. Over 75 years, he grew Drake International from a small Winnipeg venture into a global staffing and workforce advisory company ...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Staffing industry pioneer Bill Pollock dies at 97

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