In the world of HR, staying on top of reporting deadlines is crucial for ensuring compliance, avoiding penalties, and maintaining the smooth operation of your organization. HR reporting deadlines are essential for several reasons: Compliance: Meeting reporting deadlines ensures that your organization remains compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, helping to avoid costly fines […]
The Challenge: A company was navigating the complexities of managing two General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts. As one of these contracts approached the end of its current option period, it required undergoing the option renewal process to exercise the next option. Differences in terms and conditions between the two contracts compounded […]
Summer is winding down! The weather is fine and our thoughts turn to…. accounting software? Yes, if your company has been considering a move to a new accounting software platform such as Unanet, now is the time to act if you want to be up and ready to go for a January 1, 2025 system […]
The General Services Administration (GSA) released the latest Refresh #22 to its Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract this month, 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 […]
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 […]
BOOST’s latest webinar was hosted by Meg O’Hara, Director of Engagement at govmates. It was all about leadership coaching’s impact on retention and profitability for government contractors. Wendy Ramos and Carolyn McKinney, both highly experienced and certified coaches from BOOST LLC, shared their insights and strategies on how “leadership coaching” can drive success in GovCon […]
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 […]
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