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 […]
Government Contract Proposal Season As we wind down the major proposal season in GovCon, it is time to take a step back and reflect on our current process. Did it work? Do you feel like it was as well executed as it should be? Did you have a plan for what you bid on and […]
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 […]
After a few crazy years where it seemed like anyone and everyone was being acquired, the market has moved to a new phase of activity. At a networking event, I asked some M&A folks how they thought the market was doing. Still busy but more selective is the feedback I heard. Selling your company is […]
Sarah Nash and Nichole Atallah , partners in PilieroMazza’s Labor & Employment Group, helped BOOST learn more about how they help navigate the twists and turns of the GovCon road: In two bullet points or less, how are you solving problems for your clients? We leverage each of the firm’s practice groups—Labor & Employment, Government Contracts, Business & […]
Effective July 1st, salary limits for exemption from overtime will increase as step one of a two-step transition. This means significant change for many employers. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides certain exemptions from minimum wage and overtime payment provisions, namely employees in executive, administrative, professional, and some outside sales and computer-related occupations. So, what changed? To qualify for […]
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