With more DOD cuts coming, it is hard to say that we’ve hit rock bottom or steady state, but for a lot of folks, we are coming out of the shock and awe phase. It’s now the time for action. So…now what? What’s the plan for the rest of 2025? It is hard to plan […]
Data—it’s the soul of any project-based accounting system. The question is always, when we upgrade our company’s system, how much historical data should we bring into it? The initial reaction from most clients is, can we bring it all in (total company history)? We understand the desire to have all of your company’s history in […]
The short answer is as few as possible. Generally, one to three team members is all that is needed for configuration meetings. The reason is simple – too many team members create unnecessary complexity, ambiguity and chaos in the process. The key to effectively managing time and budget is to control the process. Having too […]
The talent market has loosened, yet many employers are still finding it hard to find the right skill sets for open positions. This is particularly evident in more specialized Analyst, Technical, and IT roles. Education institutions are working hard to create more market-relevant programs and certifications but not quickly enough to keep up with employer […]
Talk to any CEO and one of their top three issues is finding talent. We’re all trying to hire, navigate work-from-home environments, identify applicants who use AI to answer questions and pinpoint the folks who double dip (work two full-time jobs). We find ourselves in a constant need of navigating when to hire, balancing workload […]
The number of U.S. postings that include salary ranges continues to rise quickly, with nearly two-thirds of employers routinely including this information in job ads. And legal compliance isn’t the only reason behind the increase. Candidates love it, job seekers who want more money can self-select out, and pay transparency aids in the reduction of […]
A million years ago (i.e. pre-pandemic), folks told me that my direct and candid advice was much like a coach. Curious about this, I enrolled in George Mason’s Coaching for Executive Leadership program. I put in the work and eventually became certified by ICF (the International Coach Federation). It was there that I learned the […]
Know the Escalation: So many contractors, subcontractors, and vendors are stuck in the mindset that 2-2.5% escalation is the acceptable range. False! Take a look at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Cost Index (ECI) – like this one Employment Cost Index – March 2024 (bls.gov) – and you’ll get a better understanding of […]
Case Study No. 1: Taking advantage of the General Services Administration (GSA)’s Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) Program to Prevent Contract Cancellation The Challenge We recently onboarded a company facing an urgent dilemma: their Contracting Officer was considering not exercising their Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) next contract option, putting their contract at risk of immediate cancellation. […]
The General Services Administration (GSA) released the latest Refresh #21 to its Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract this May, accompanied by a mass modification (mass mod) to incorporate changes to the overall solicitation, as well as modifications specific to certain Large Categories and Special Item Numbers (SINs), which apply uniformly to all existing schedule holders […]
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