INTRODUCTION
Simon Kucher uses MBO Partners as its engagement services provider for independent workers and small businesses. MBO’s services include ensuring proper legal classification for Simon Kucher-referred independents, onboarding, offering benefits to eligible workers, paying workers on Simon Kucher’s behalf, and provides white-glove day-to-day support.

All professional internally identified independents (i.e., those not recruited or sourced through a staffing company) must engage through the process below.

INDEPENDENT WORKER ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
When you identify a new in-scope independent professional for a project, complete this Referral Form.

ONGOING ADMINISTRATION
You’ll receive an email notification from MBO each time a worker engaged on your projects submits hours, milestones, deliverables, and/or expenses. Follow the instructions in the email to execute the approval.

To avoid payment delays, be sure to approve all submissions as quickly as possible.

ABOUT MBO PARTNERS
As the leading deep jobs platform, MBO makes it easier for enterprises like Simon Kucher and top independent professionals to work together. MBO's innovative solutions enable organizations and talent to thrive in the independent economy.

Simon Kucher partners with MBO to evaluate, classify, and manage all contingent talent. MBO's flexible engagement services (below) ensure Simon Kucher can manage contractor relationships efficiently while complying with contractor-related regulations. MBO also provides Simon Kucher consultants an extremely high level of advocacy, service, and support, freeing them up to focus more completely on their Simon Kucher engagements / projects. As a result, MBO's services appeal to both sides of the consulting equation.

Established in 1996, MBO is GSA-certified, ISO 9001-certified, supports government contracts, and has passed all annual SOC audits.

MBO's ENGAGEMENT SERVICES
MBO directs Simon Kucher-referred contractors into one of three engagement services depending on their characteristics, expectations, and business qualifications:

• Vendor Services, a business-to-business (1099) engagement service for independent professionals who meet Simon Kucher's criteria to engage as qualified vendors. Candidates must meet these Simon Kucher criteria and pass a qualification evaluation.
• Business Services, a unique engagement alternative for independent professionals who wish to work as compliant independent business owners (LLCs or corporations) but need assistance meeting and maintaining the appropriate credentials to do so. MBO’s experts help independents attain 1099 status rather than being forced to engage through W-2 payrolling.
• Payroll Services, a conventional W-2 payrolling solution for non-employees who are ineligible for Vendor Services or Business Services due to their requirements, expectations, status as independent businesses, or regulatory requirements.

CONTACT INFORMATION

MBO Program Lead:

MBO Account Manager: Sharon Molina, smolina@mbopartners.com

Simon Kucher Program Lead:

Josh Tomkiewicz, Josh.Tomkiewicz@simon-kucher.com