TAMPA, FL (March 2026) - Kforce is proud to announce it has been recognized as a 2026 Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace, marking the seventh consecutive year the firm has earned this prestigious honor.

The Top Workplaces award is based solely on employee feedback collected through a confidential third-party survey. The survey measures key drivers of workplace culture, including leadership, alignment, engagement and connection, making this recognition especially meaningful as it reflects the voices of employees across the organization.

In addition to the company’s Top Workplace recognition, President and CEO Joe Liberatore earned the Leadership Award for the large company category. This honor recognizes executives who demonstrate exceptional leadership, inspire strong workplace cultures and make a meaningful impact on their organizations and employees.

“Being named a Top Workplace for the seventh year in a row is an incredible achievement,” Liberatore said. “This recognition is a direct result of the passion, dedication and collaboration our people bring to work every day. We remain committed to building a workplace that ensures our employees feel heard, supported and empowered to thrive.”

Liberatore’s leadership has played a pivotal role in shaping Kforce’s people-first culture and longstanding commitment to employee engagement, contributing to the organization’s continued recognition as a Top Workplace year after year.

“We do engagement surveys throughout the year, and Joe personally reads every comment,” Kforce General Counsel Jennifer Smayda said. “He knows it’s important to understand and address our feedback, which really makes us all feel like we’re all integral to the success of our firm.”

The Tampa Bay Times Top Workplaces list celebrates organizations across the region that prioritize a positive, inclusive and engaging work environment. Earning this distinction for seven consecutive years underscores Kforce’s sustained focus on trust, transparency and long-term employee success.