Richard Scully is the author of two staffing system patent  applications and founder of TriStep.  He invented the "TriStep HiringSystem", the first ever fully automated online "contract workforce sourcing  and compliance management system" that launched in 1992.   It was designed to automate the process of procuring, managing and  retaining contractors stationed around the world by providing exceptional  localized benefits and an "Open System for People(r)."   The system,  proven so valuable, companies like Unisys, KLA,Tencor Instruments, Intuit, Symantec and many others, setup the system to  cut cost and increase applicant flow in order to create a stronger  more reliable workforce.     

The company consisted of  a virtual back office for managing relationships and to serve a multitude of consultants, 325 vendors, and was used by hundreds of companies in 38  states.  He founded the idea of a multi-tiered hiring system as an  alternative to the temporary agency "sole-source" programs controlled by  just a few companies.  With the TriStep Hiring System at hand, we  were able to break the log-jam of control by just a few vendors, and then  dramatically reduce cost for our customers and improve benefits for 50000  contractors across the country.

TriStep's exclusive three step  hiring process was truly unique and revolutionary in the way contract  staffing operations (173 Billion Dollar Market) worked within a company. Richard also directed TriStep  through a successful exit when it was purchased by eWork in 2000.  The system was re-branded under the name Ework ProSource contingent workforce resource and spend management system.