March 2021
Kforce President Joseph Liberatore shares with Business Reporter how the coronavirus pandemic has forced companies to reevaluate their digital operating models and strategies. Companies continue to lean into their use of technology while a record number of employees work from home. Liberatore explains how to navigate these challenges, including deploying teams with embedded leadership and improving data analytics capabilities.
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March 2021
Kforce recently announced two new additions to its board of directors: Catherine H. Cloudman and former NFL linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Derrick Brooks. Brooks joined the Bucs in 1995 and won a Super Bowl with the team in 2003. He was named to 11 Pro Bowl teams before he retired in 2008. "Each of these extraordinarily accomplished individuals, both professionally and personally, bring diverse and valuable perspectives to our Board," Kforce Chairman and CEO David L. Dunkel said. "We are very proud to have Catherine and Derrick on our team.”
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March 2021
Most recognized IT staffing solutions firm earns consecutive Best of Staffing® Client & Talent Awards while out-ranking peers on Glassdoor. The series of awards and ratings showcase its attention to detail when reviewing and responding to customer feedback. In these turbulent, uncertain times, trust in the workplace has never been more important.
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December 2020
Kforce Practice Leader Tyson Simon shares insights with the Tampa Bay Times about what the future of work may look like post-pandemic. A recent October study conducted by Kforce shows that 20% of workers are looking for new jobs to improve their work-life balance, up from 13% in 2019. Companies should invest in technology to ensure a secure and more connected workforce while being remote, and consider “hoteling” concepts for a less crowded and safer workspace.
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December 2020
Andrew Thomas, Kforce Chief Marketing Officer, shares advice in Forbes on how to capture customer voice through credible sources and leverage feedback as a tool to drive positive change. Thomas says, “With the voice of the customer so readily available and valuable to your organization, the question becomes: Are you listening to it?”
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November 2020
Kforce COO and Chairwoman of the Tampa Heart Walk, Kye Mitchell, shares with Tampa Bay Business and Wealth her passion for the American Heart Association and the firm’s impactful fundraising efforts for this year’s virtual event on November 14. Kforce currently leads in all categories for donations and has surpassed the goal of raising $200,000 to support the cause.
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October 2020
In this article, Kforce’s Rex Tolman, CISO, Sr. Director Enterprise Security, discusses how managed security service providers (MSSPs) can be an essential part of a company’s strategy and roadmap, and shares advice on setting expectations for the ongoing relationship. Tolman says, “the bottom line is MSSPs can provide many different services to help your security operations center (SOC) become a more value-add group if you can strategically choose the right partner and services.. it will lay a strong foundation for you to build on as you continue to mature your cybersecurity program.”
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September 2020
The business of recruiting has changed. Tampa Bay Business Journal highlights Kforce’s Chief Talent Global Solutions Officer, Manish Mohan, as he shares insights about the new skills employers are looking for in employees and the values that potential hires are looking for in a company. Kforce’s leadership understands that staying connected to talent is more crucial now than ever. Read the article to learn more.
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August 2020
The firm celebrates 25 years as a publicly-traded company while continuing to thrive amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout its history, Kforce has faced several challenges but has continuously come out on top. “We were initially told the company was too small to go public, but we knew we were building something great,” said David Dunkel, Kforce Chairman and CEO.
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June 2020
The St. Pete Catalyst spotlights Kforce Chief Operating Officer, Kye Mitchell, as she calls on the community to help support Best Buddies, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. More than 51 percent of Best Buddies participants in Florida have lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic, “this breaks my heart,” said Mitchell.
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June 2020
The Muse features Jessica Schwaller, Kforce Director of Associate Performance and Development, about empowering employees to build successful careers, maintaining team culture and morale while operating remotely and more. “What we do impacts thousands of people every day,” says Schwaller. “We can change lives by providing income, purpose, and long-term success to our consultants and clients, but it all starts with our internal teams.”
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June 2020
In this article, Forbes highlights Kforce as one of the top 25 companies with more than 300 remote job openings. A reported 20 million unemployed Americans are currently searching for work and with stay-at-home orders in place amid the coronavirus pandemic there is a high demand for virtual careers.
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May 2020
As virtual jobs have increased 24% from March to April, so do economical options for employers. CNBC lists Kforce as a top company hiring the most remote workers during COVID-19.
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May 2020
Former Infantry Officer to the U.S. Marine Corps, Kforce Region President Virgil Palumbo shares insights on the fundamentals he’s learned from his military experience and how it’s shaped his career success in the corporate world. “As Marines, we practice till we’re perfect so that when the day comes, we don’t have to think...we just execute,” he says.
May 2020
Kforce President, Joe Liberatore, discusses how the firm’s strategic focus on technology and finance/ accounting has proven essential during the coronavirus pandemic based on strong Q1 earnings. He mentions, “We're fortunate because we have a seasoned executive management team that's been through these situations, so we go into it highly focused, looking at all the details on a regular weekly basis and making adjustments."
April 2020
Kforce VP Sales Operations, John McRae, shares advice with Forbes for leaders innovating their business through a critical time. “Crises are not a time to panic,” says McRae, instead leaders should strategically adapt with patience and resolve.
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April 2020
“The employment landscape has changed dramatically over the past few weeks," Kforce chairman and chief executive officer David L. Dunkel said in a revenues announcement. “Although we have seen some impact to our business from this abrupt and unprecedented economic disruption, we believe our results provide us further confirmation of the wisdom of our strategic decision to focus our offerings in the domestic technology and professional staffing and solutions market.”
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March 2020
The firm is named for “serving as a champion throughout people’s careers” while finding them meaningful work with cutting edge companies. Complied by career site The Muse, the list features companies making a difference in the world by solving social or environmental issues.
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March 2020
Andrew Thomas, Kforce Chief Marketing Officer, and Thomas Mantz, Feeding Tampa Bay President and CEO, announced a national partnership between their organizations to provide necessary assistance for individuals in need. Shortly following their video announcement, the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has made its way across the globe, impacting millions and adding urgency to the struggle of hunger in America.
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February 2020
In this article from HR Tech Outlook, Kforce Senior VP of Human Resources Greg Glass discusses the best tools to ensure employees are right for the company, right for the role and positioned to grow. “Using the right tools throughout an employee’s lifecycle can create an environment where employees are both happy and productive,” said Glass.
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February 2020
On Sunday, February 9, the Weston YMCA Family Center flooded with families for the Kforce Kids' STEM Fair where local businesses and universities engaged over 100 young learners in a diverse spectrum of activities in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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February 2020
Andrew Thomas, Kforce Chief Marketing Officer, shares his insights with Forbes on the firm’s commitment to innovation and evolving with the ever-changing needs of its customers. Thomas also explains why joining the “We Must Know” movement is critical to fostering diversity and innovation for your business strategies, employees and customers.
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December 2019
The firm celebrated its fourth annual Day of Giving on Friday, December 6 by donating 3,953 hours of community service to organizations in need. “Day of Giving is an important cornerstone of our community engagement, and it’s made possible by the passion our people have for helping others year-round,” said Andrew Thomas, Kforce Chief Marketing Officer.
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December 2019
Glassdoor ranks Kforce among top staffing firms based on high ratings from contractors for being responsive, creating work-life balance, offering remote work opportunities, and more.
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December 2019
B2B Marketing Exchange highlights Kforce as an example of best-in-class B2B brands giving back this holiday season. The firm’s email signature banner encouraged users to make donations driving several thousands of dollars for hurricane victims.
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October 2019
Employees write messages of encouragement on the bare studs of the newest cottage at Hope Children’s Home. Kforce Cottage was funded by the firm as part of their long-term relationship with the home, “we have been blessed and now we are going to give away the blessing,” said David Dunkel, Kforce Chief Executive Officer.
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October 2019
Featured in Staffing Industry Review, Kforce Chief Global Talent Officer, Manish Mohan, speaks to consultant care and the visa process within the firm's International Talent Solutions.
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September 2019
Following Hurricane Dorian’s devastating impact in the Bahamas, Kforce employees, donors and other members of the community loaded over 68,000 pounds of supplies in large private jets during 31 relief flights to the country.
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September 2019
Kforce pledges to celebrate Global Talent Acquisition Day which recognizes recruiters, hiring managers, sourcers, employer brand managers and all those in the industry for their contributions toward the success of businesses and professionals.
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September 2019
Featured by Bunker Enterprise, Ryan Lynch, Kforce Business Partner Vice President, shares the latest trends, news and the future of work in the gig economy.
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July 2019
Staffing Industry Review features Kforce consultant, Chris Muscia, and his professional journey over the last 10 years. “Through it all, I’ve learned that consultants become more marketable and competitive in an environment that will now and forever change,” said Muscia.
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June 2019
Kforce Vice President of Digital Strategy, Karissa Sachs, shares her insights on recruitment marketing in this eBook presented by Sense and ClearEdge Marketing.
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June 2019
St. Pete Catalyst features Kforce Chief Marketing Officer, Andrew Thomas, to discuss how the firm is using technology to differentiate itself in the staffing industry.
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June 2019
The firm has been rated as providing top-notch service based on client survey responses through ClearlyRated’s Net Promoter® Score (NPS). In addition to an overall NPS rating, survey responses revealed that 98 percent of clients feel Kforce understands their organizational needs.
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May 2019
The app, called KFORCEconnect, allows users to easily refer their contacts to open positions and get paid for successful hires. “With increasing demand for top talent, we need to meet candidates where they’re conducting their job search, which is often on a mobile device and through their professional network,” said Andrew Thomas, Kforce Chief Marketing Officer.
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April 2019
Featured in the New York Post, new research commissioned by Kforce finds that a majority of office workers grade their job a B-. Since 67% of Americans believe it’s very important to love their job, this begs the question, do most professionals really love what they do?
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April 2019
Kforce Strategic Accounts Executive, Jordan Lindsay, featured in HR Tech Outlook for her insight on talent management strategies.
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March 2019
Kye Mitchell, Kforce Chief Operations Officer, and Denis Edwards, Chief Information Officer, hosted the firm’s first STEM fair to inspire the next generation of innovators, creators and experts. Activities led by 14 community partners taught kids in kindergarten through eighth grade about STEM through virtual reality headsets, LEGO mosaic models, coding games and applications and much more.
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February 2019
Kforce Director of Content and Social Media, Allison Kruse, shares her insight on content as a competitive advantage in this issue of HR Tech Outlook.
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February 2019
Kforce Inc. (Nasdaq: KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with ManTech International Corporation (ManTech), dated February 28, 2019, to sell Kforce Government Solutions, Inc. (KGS).
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February 2019
In 2018, Kforce’s Florida offices alone put over 2,800 people to work. This year, the firm plans to continue the momentum as it opens a new office in Jacksonville.
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January 2019
Experts at Kforce partnered with Glassdoor to provide insights on trends like artificial intelligence, online personas and mobile applications that will continue to change the job search landscape.
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January 2019
David L. Dunkel, Kforce Chairman and CEO, said, “Over the past few months, and in particular the past few weeks, there has been increasing market volatility which has dramatically impacted public company valuations… Quite to the contrary, trends for our Tech Flex business have steadily improved, with pre-holiday December being the strongest month of the quarter on a billing day basis."
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December 2018
Glassdoor features Kforce Client Relationship Executive, Ryan Lynch, in this curated list of the fourteen best job search tips from the past year. “Most good firms are searching for people who want to have a mutually beneficial relationship,” says Lynch.
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December 2018
Kforce Client Relationship Executive, Ryan Lynch, and Glassdoor explore how working with a staffing firm can prepare you for your next opportunity.
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November 2018
Adam Shad, Kforce SVP of National Delivery, discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on the candidate and recruiter relationship in this article from HR Tech Outlook. “Beyond identifying opportunities, candidates will experience far more frequent and consistent communication,” says Shad.
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November 2018
Kforce celebrated its third annual Day of Giving by coordinating 71 volunteer events nationwide where 1,656 Kforce employees dedicated time during their workday to give back to their communities.
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November 2018
Glassdoor blog highlights some of the toughest parts of finding a new job, and how working with a staffing services firm like Kforce can help fast forward to career bliss.
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November 2018
The firm recognizes clients who embrace the gig economy and have a meaningful impact on their consultants. Winning companies represent clients who earned top ratings from its Kforce consultants on their experience throughout assignment.
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November 2018
Kforce has partnered with Inavero to increase transparency and actionable insights to the candidate experience. The program has been implemented to improve the measurement of satisfaction for Kforce’s more than 36,000 consultants placed on assignment each year.
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October 2018
In this article from Glassdoor, Kforce Senior Director of Delivery Erin Zaller explains the importance of maintaining a competitive edge and evaluating the opportunity after you hear from a recruiter.
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September 2018
The firm is joining staffing agencies across the nation in celebrating National Staffing Employee Week. Established by the American Staffing Association, this week honors the contributions made by the more than three million temporary and contract consultants working for U.S. staffing agencies each week.
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September 2018
Allison Kruse, Kforce Director of Content & Social Media, featured in Smashfly’s 2019 Recruitment Marketing Ideabook. “The most impactful way to get your content in front of target candidates is by empowering and mobilizing your employees to serve as brand ambassadors,” says Kruse.
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September 2018
Kforce pledges to celebrate Global Talent Acquisition Day which recognizes recruiters, hiring managers, sourcers, employer brand managers and all those in the industry for their contributions toward the success of a business.
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August 2018
Kye Mitchell, Kforce COO, shares her insights on leading a sales organization through times of change. “No matter our career level or industry, change touches all of us. Change is powerful, yet how we respond is up to us.” says Mitchell.
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July 2018
Kforce announces a new mission, vision, brand promise and tagline. This is an evolution of the firm’s more than 50-year history, from its beginnings as Romac & Associates in 1962, through more than 20 acquisitions and the dot-com boom, to the firm it is today that provides opportunities for 36,000 professionals every year.
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July 2018
“Kforce’s onboarding went 100% paperless since implementing eStaff365,” said Andrew Thomas, Chief Marketing Officer, Kforce. “This level of speed and efficiency has had a significant positive impact on our consultant experience.”
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June 2018
“You want to be viewed as someone who has taken on additional responsibilities and different projects and acquired [new] skill sets,” says Alex Bury, senior director at Kforce.
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March 2018
Dunkel discusses how he navigated through new technology to emerge as a top U.S. staffing firm.
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March 2018
Casey Jacox, featured in Forbes, explains how elevating your team will bring value to the organization as a whole.
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March 2018
Kforce announced that through the efforts of its employees, it has met its goal to donate $1 million to the relief and recovery of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
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February 2018
Kforce's President of Client Strategy and Partnerships, Casey Jacox, is featured in Forbes magazine to discuss the value of relationships in business.
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January 2018
Our President of Client Strategy and Partnerships explains the importance of mentorship on Forbes.
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December 2017
How do you practice the art of discipline? Jacox explores this and more in Forbes.
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December 2017
Four-hundred and fifty Kforcers from Tampa HQ participated in the annual Afternoon of Giving event, where they packed 1,000 bags of supplies for veterans, set up the Holiday Tent for Metropolitan Ministries, trained 22 new volunteers for the Humane Society and more.
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December 2017
In collaboration with Hillsborough County Public Schools and with the support of our local industry partners, Kforce hosts "Big Data Days."
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November 2017
After Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, leaving homes destroyed, families stranded, and lives in disarray Kforce and community partners organize a one-day mission to make an impact and inspire hope.
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September 2017
Kforce commits support for hurricane recovery, pledging up to $1 million to the American Red Cross for hurricanes Harvey and Irma relief.
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July 2017
Survival of the fittest – Kforce CEO speaks on how to learn from the past to prepare for rapid change.
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July 2017
"For those working in the gig economy, this lifestyle provides more flexibility in that those working a 'gig' can work where they want, how they want and when they want," Soares said. "This appeals to many, including our large millennial workforce."
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March 2017
Kforce proudly joins USF Muma College of Business in honoring Sheila C. Johnson for her outstanding accomplishments.
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February 2016
See how Dave Dunkel earned this prestigious award and what it means for the firm.
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May 2016
Allison Kruse, Kforce Director of Content & Social Media, featured in Smashfly’s 2019 Recruitment Marketing Ideabook. “The most impactful way to get your content in front of target candidates is by empowering and mobilizing your employees to serve as brand ambassadors,” says Kruse.
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