FORVIS Launches TALENT SHIFT Platform to Connect with Gig Economy Talent
FORVIS announced the launch of TALENT SHIFT on December 15, 2022, a gig talent marketplace for the accounting, tax, and consulting fields, designed to connect professionals with fixed-term project opportunities. TALENT SHIFT is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FORVIS, and its team members enjoy benefits and can participate in the company's internal community. This move comes just six months after FORVIS was formed through the merger of BKD and DHG.
NEW YORK — Professional services firm FORVIS recently announced the launch of TALENT SHIFT, LLC, a gig work marketplace designed to match professionals in accounting, tax, and advisory with fixed-term project opportunities. TALENT SHIFT is a wholly owned subsidiary of FORVIS.
“The world of work is changing, and highly skilled professionals are taking more control over how, when, and what they work on,” said Christina Howard, FORVIS partner and TALENT SHIFT team leader. “At the same time, business executives and organizations are looking for the right talent to deliver important business roles on time.”
TALENT SHIFT is a digital talent marketplace that connects gig workers with projects that match their skills, interests, and needs for hybrid and flexible work arrangements. TALENT SHIFT team members are not just contract workers; they are FORVIS employees with benefits who will collaborate with firm teams on client engagements. They will also connect with like-minded individuals through talent affinity groups.
Howard added, “We are committed to building a true community of professionals who are passionate about their work and want to advance their careers, but may be at a life stage where they choose to work gig employment on an hourly basis. TALENT SHIFT gives them the best of both worlds.”
TALENT SHIFT also benefits client organizations. FORVIS has observed growing demand from clients for projects that require specific talent and are supported on a fixed-term basis. These organizations span healthcare, technology, private equity, real estate, nonprofit, manufacturing, and more. Companies can submit specific project needs and skill requirements to TALENT SHIFT, which can deliver at the right scale and in a timely manner. TALENT SHIFT is investing in innovative digital platforms to support services and enhance connections between the professional community and clients.
“We have received many requests for this type of assistance, especially from our consulting clients,” said Tom Watson, CEO of FORVIS. “At the same time, these clients are asking us to cultivate a vibrant, highly skilled, and trusted community of gig professionals to help them transition to a hybrid workforce strategy. TALENT SHIFT is a direct response to these needs.”
The subsidiary's formation comes just six months after FORVIS was created through the merger of equals between BKD and DHG.
TALENT SHIFT is currently recruiting professionals and helping companies address their talent needs. If you are interested in working with TALENT SHIFT, please email [email protected].
For more information, visit talentshift.com and follow Talent Shift on LinkedIn.
About FORVIS
FORVIS, LLP is a professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services. FORVIS was formed through the merger of equals between BKD, LLP and Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (DHG), and is driven by the vision to deliver “The Unmatched Client Experience™.” FORVIS ranks among the top 10 public accounting firms in the U.S., with 5,700 professionals serving clients across all 50 states and around the globe. Built on the strong foundations of BKD and DHG, FORVIS's name combines the initials of its partners, reflecting our focus on preparing clients for the future. For more information, visit forvis.com.
