Engaging independent workers safely and efficiently - MBO Partners

Mindset and MBO Partners: Engaging independent workers safely and efficiently

01 Introduction

Mindset uses MBO Partners as its engagement services provider for independent workers (a.k.a. contractors, consultants, freelancers, small services providers, and non-employee workers). MBO ensures proper legal classification for Mindset-referred independents, onboards the workers, offers benefits to those who are eligible, pays workers on Mindset's behalf, and provides day-to-day support.

02 Independent worker engagement process

Use this form to refer independent workers into the program. Your request will route to your business unit's sourcing lead, who will forward it to MBO Partners within three business days. MBO will manage the onboarding process and contact you and the sourcing lead with final charge rate information. MBO will also notify you when the worker is ready to begin the project.

03 Ongoing administration

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

Please be sure to approve all submissions by 12:00 p.m. ET each Monday. Failure to meet this deadline may delay payments.

04 About MBO Partners

MBO Partners helps Mindset offer the most efficient and appealing engagement environment possible for its valued independent talent. MBO's flexible engagement services (below) ensure that Mindset can manage contractor relationships efficiently while staying compliant with contractor-related regulations. MBO also provides independents the highest level of advocacy and support throughout their Mindset assignments.

05 MBO's engagement services

MBO directs Mindset-referred contractors into one of three engagement services depending on their characteristics, expectations, and business qualifications:

Vendor Services, a business-to-business engagement service for independent professionals who meet Mindset's criteria to engage as qualified vendors. Candidates must meet these 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. Independents engaged through Business Services enjoy the freedom and flexibility of operating an independent business at less cost and with less administration than doing it alone.
Payroll Services, a conventional W-2 payrolling solution for hourly workers who do not consider themselves (or qualify to operate as) true independent business practitioners.

06 Contact information

Mindset Program Lead:

Krista Roller
kristaroller@mindsetconsulting.com
(612) 708-0489

MBO Program Lead:

MBO Account Director:
Nicole Cieslicki
ncieslicki@mbopartners.com
(703) 793-6034

Have questions about MBO?

MBO's Mindset Team is standing by weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET.
mindset@mbopartners.com

Welcome Mindset Managers!