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Big 4 Professional Services Firm Saves $60 Million Through MBO’s Business Services Solution
$60M
in cost savings
$145/hour
average bill rate
26%
ICs engaged in Business Services
Challenge
Achieve compliance and cost management
MBO’s client developed a proprietary talent platform that served as a curated internal marketplace to engage their extended contingent workforce. They selected MBO Partners as their back-office Agent of Record (AOR) and Employer of Record (EOR) provider to support talent engagement through this platform.
The client faced increasing challenges to control costs, reduce compliance risks, and consistently deliver a positive experience for independent professionals throughout the entire engagement lifecycle.
These challenges were heightened by the fact that many professionals weren’t yet fully established as independent businesses—lacking required insurance or needing additional support to meet the client’s specific requirements.
With our long-standing partnership and deep understanding of their goals, MBO was uniquely positioned to help enhance and expand their program in a way that balanced compliance and cost management with a strong focus on the overall talent experience.
Solution
Business Services: MBO's unique engagement service
While most companies providing AOR/EOR services have only two engagement options, MBO offers a unique alternative: Business Services, a cost-effective solution for engaging independent professionals that helps clients meet all compliance standards.
MBO’s Business Services solution delivered key benefits for the client across three critical areas:
Cost Savings: Streamlined onboarding and engagement processes to reduce inefficiencies and lower costs.
Talent Enablement: Supported independent professionals at various stages of their engagement process.
Compliance Confidence: Managed all classification decisions and fully indemnified the client, mitigating compliance risk.
Business Services also creates a smoother, more supportive path for independent professionals. It offers infrastructure, insurance options, and business setup guidance to help them meet client requirements and secure projects faster.
GATE
Results
Measurable impact
The program delivered measurable impact for both the client and the independent professionals in their network. MBO’s client was able to reduce compliance risk, lower administrative burden, and achieve major cost savings.
By the Numbers:
- $60 million in cost savings
- $145/hour average bill rate per professional
- 26% of client’s independent professionals engaged in MBO's Business Services in the past year
At the same time, independent professionals benefited from a more consistent, guided experience that simplified the engagement process. As a result, they were able to pursue projects that aligned with their interests and offered meaningful, fulfilling work.
MBO remains a trusted partner in supporting the client’s extended workforce needs, ensuring the ability to engage qualified, engagement-ready talent through a solution that scales with their business. Our team conducts regular business reviews with the client to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and adjust our strategy as needed to meet evolving goals.
This case study shows that strong workforce partnerships do more than meet compliance needs—they also drive significant cost savings for businesses and give independent professionals convenient access to exciting project opportunities.
The MBO Difference
MBO connects your organization with high-value independent talent across a range of in-demand roles. Backed by data-driven insights and advanced technology, we help companies achieve measurable cost savings and sustainable growth while giving professionals the flexibility they need to do their best work.
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Industry
Professional Services
Number of employees
328,000
Company revenue
$50 Billion
Areas served
152 Countries
$60M
in cost savings
$145/hour
average bill rate
26%
IC's in Business Services
Dave Cassar
Chief Revenue Officer
Dave manages the portfolios of several of MBO's largest enterprise clients, and leads the company's international efforts.
