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Professional Services Firm Saves $1.1M Through Our Unique AOR Solution
75
Talent reclassified
97%
Retention rate
$1.1M
Saved in 6 months
Challenge
Talent Loss Due to Limited Flexibility
A professional services firm struggled with recruitment and retention as their talent solutions provider restricted independent professionals from choosing between W-2 or 1099 status. This lack of flexibility hindered their ability to attract and retain top talent.
Qualified candidates often withdrew immediately when they discovered they lacked control over their work arrangement. Those who accepted roles encountered a complex onboarding process that made it difficult for everyone involved to establish strong working relationships from the start.
Solution
Choice Meets Compliance
MBO partnered with the firm to redesign their talent acquisition approach, centered on two pillars: providing flexibility for independent professionals and ensuring compliance for the organization.
Together, we created a program that:
- Reimagined the worker classification process to give talent greater flexibility in their work engagement
- Addressed compliance concerns to protect both parties
- Simplified onboarding by eliminating unnecessary steps so that professionals could start meaningful work faster
- Provided ongoing service and support to sustain the positive experience established during onboarding
GATE
Results
Retention and Cost Savings
The new program delivered immediate impact:
- 75 professionals reclassified into our Business Services solution during the first six months
- 97% retention rate due to positive onboarding experience and support services delivered by MBO
- $1.1 million saved in 6 months through strategic workforce optimization
The onboarding process, once a major hurdle, is now more efficient, enhancing the relationship between the client and their talent. These independent professionals can now begin work more quickly, which boosts the productivity of internal teams and helps the client meet critical business needs.
MBO offered exceptional support and insight throughout the onboarding process. They provided clear guidance, were highly responsive, communicated effectively, and made everything seamless. I was fortunate to work with them, and the outcome of our collaboration was outstanding!
-Nick Summers, independent professional working with the client
The MBO Difference
MBO connects you with high-value talent across a variety of in-demand roles, supported by data-driven insights and streamlined hiring processes. We provide independent professionals the flexibility they need while helping companies achieve faster growth, cost savings, and stronger business partnerships.
Ready to build your workforce for the future? Explore our AOR solution or reach out to our team to get started.
Industry
Professional Services
Number of employees
227,000
Company revenue
$29.2 Billion
Areas served
147 Countries
86%
The company grew its direct sourcing marketplace by 100%
6 Million
The company saved an average of 35-40% on each requisition
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To date, the consulting firm has added more than 5,000 qualified independents to their talent pool
Holly Kehrer
Vice President, Enterprise Solutions
Holly manages client relationships and program growth for a portfolio of accounts. Her years of experience in human capital management and workforce solutions give her the expertise to help clients build sustainable program strategies that align technology, services, and solutions with critical business initiatives-all while increasing visibility and mitigating risk.
