Kforce CEO shares vision for 2026 and beyond
Kforce President & CEO Joe Liberatore recaps 2025 performance and outlines future goals in his annual letter.
TAMPA, FL (March 2026) — The strength of our strategy and our people shone clearly in 2025. In a year that tested focus and discipline, we leaned into the work that mattered most. We stayed close to our clients as the market stayed cautious and companies scrutinized technology investments
As the year progressed, we saw signs of stabilization and momentum, particularly in the second half of the year and into early 2026. That momentum gives us confidence in both the near term and the longer road ahead. Kforce delivered $1.33 billion in revenue in 2025, with technology representing more than 90% of our business. We ended the year with our strongest sequential billing day growth since 2022. We believe these results reflect two things: the resilience of our client portfolio, and the critical nature of the work our teams deliver, especially during periods of uncertainty.
Looking to this year and beyond, our conversations with clients are remarkably consistent across industries. Leaders are prioritizing work that delivers real outcomes, not experimentation for its own sake. AI is front and center, but the conversation is more grounded than it was even a year ago. Clients are past the hype phase. They’re asking harder questions about where AI creates value, what needs to be modernized before it can scale and how long meaningful returns will take. We see AI not as a standalone initiative, but as something that touches data. platforms and operating models. That’s where we help most: by assembling the right teams and strategy for the foundational work that makes AI practical and sustainable.
At the same time, clients remain focused on core technology modernization. Data platforms. Cloud environments. Digital experiences. Application engineering. These are not optional investments, even in a cautious market. In many cases, this work is the front end of AI adoption. You can’t build intelligence on top of brittle systems. Our strength is helping clients modernize while maintaining flexibility.
Internally, 2025 was a year of intentional progress. We put in place the framework to launch the Kforce Innovation Experience, a living, breathing ecosystem where bold ideas become transformative realities. In 2026, clients will be able to join us at our Kforce Innovation Studio in Tampa to co-create alongside AI experts and domain practitioners in a space designed for rapid experimentation and breakthrough thinking.
We also made meaningful progress on several strategic priorities shaping our future. We advanced our integrated strategy, bringing staffing and solutions closer together to deliver a more seamless client experience. We continued investment in our back-office technology transformation and expanded our offshore delivery capabilities in India. And we formalized a fourth strategic priority: empowering our firm strategy through AI. Our approach to AI is thoughtful and responsible, focused on productivity, enablement and long‑term value, not shortcuts.
Our progress is reflected not only in our results, but in how our brand continues to be recognized. In 2025 and early 2026, Kforce earned multiple workplace and industry awards, including recognition as a Best Workplace in Consulting and Professional Services, America’s Best Recruiting Firms, Top Workplace and Great Place to Work. These honors reinforce something we already know: our culture and reputation matter and they continue to set us apart.
Our path through 2026 and beyond is rooted in momentum, clarity and confidence. The market will continue to evolve. Technology will continue to reshape how work gets done. And our clients will continue to need trusted partners who can help them navigate change.
At Kforce, we are focused on doing what we’ve always done best: bringing the right people together, sharing knowledge and helping our clients move forward with confidence. I am proud of our team, grateful for the trust of our clients and shareholders, and optimistic about what lies ahead. Thank you for being part of the Kforce journey.
Sincerely,
Joe Liberatore, President and CEO
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