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    Grant Thornton and MBO Partners: Engaging independent workers safely and efficiently

    01 Introduction

    Through the Grant Thornton Flex Talent Network, teams can access a curated pool of qualified independent professionals—recruited and vetted by MBO Partners. MBO then ensures each engagement is compliant, efficient, and well-supported by managing onboarding, payment, and ongoing worker support on Grant Thornton’s behalf.

    02 Need help finding a contractor?

    Just complete the manager intake form in Fieldglass, and the Grant Thornton Flex team will take it from there. They’ll partner with MBO to tap into the Grant Thornton Flex Talent Network—recruiting, screening, and sharing qualified candidates for your review. Once you choose your preferred candidate, MBO will handle the onboarding process so your project can get started quickly.

    03 Referring a Pre-Identified Resource

    If you have a pre-identified contractor for a project, submit an intake form in Fieldglass to kick off the MBO onboarding process.

    04 Ongoing Administration

    You'll receive an email notification from Fieldglass each time a worker engaged on your projects submits time, milestones, deliverables, and/or expenses.

    Please be sure to approve all submissions by 5:00 p.m. CT each Tuesday. Failure to meet this deadline may delay payments.

    05 About MBO Partners

    MBO Partners helps Grant Thornton offer the most efficient and appealing engagement environment possible for its valued independent talent. MBO's flexible engagement services (below) ensure that Grant Thornton 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 Grant Thornton assignments.

    06 MBO's Engagement Process

    MBO directs Grant Thornton 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 Grant Thornton'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.
    07 Contact Information

    General Inquiries:

    For assistance, contact contingentlabor@us.gt.com

    MBO Program Lead:

    MBO Account Director:
    Sharon Molina
    smolina@mbopartners.com

    Want to learn more?
    Let's connect.
    Holly Kehrer
    Holly Kehrer

    Executive Sponsor

    Sharon Molina
    Sharon Molina

    Client Director

    Have questions about MBO?

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

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