Can (and Should) You Train Employees to Network?
Networking is essential when looking for a new job, but it’s also a powerful tool to use while in a job. Formal networking training can help ensure employees…
A new DFARS rule could block defense contracts for firms with foreign consulting ties
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton There’s a big new rule that’s about to hit the DFARS. It’s going to go into effect at the end of October and…
Vendors starting to take shutdown-related austerity measures
The anxiety level among federal contractors is starting to rise as the partial government shutdown enters its third week. With lawmakers still far apart in how to at…
Treasury employees could be rewarded for identifying contract savings
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton I want to talk about a new program that Treasury has just announced. It’s called the Savings Award for Verified Efficiencies, SAVE. Always start…
Army secretary tees up acquisition reforms amid ‘unprecedented’ top cover from Trump administration
The Army’s new secretary says the service is weeks away from unveiling changes that will “completely disrupt” Army acquisition bureaucracy, arguing that the existing system and the civilian…
Shutdown news for federal contractors: A new bill and a new rule
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton We’re in week three now of the federal government shutdown, and so conversations continue around things like back pay. We’ve heard a lot about…
Identifying and Remediating Insecure Managers
Counsel insecure managers on how to manage while being secure in their own value. Acknowledge their strengths and weaknesses and encourage them to let their accomplished employees shine….
TSA CIO, State senior procurement executive moving on
With the news of federal employees facing a new round of layoffs, here are a few long-time federal employees heading out the door by choice. Federal News Network…
AbilityOne expands economic opportunity for people with significant disabilities
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton Mr. Hogue, let me go to you first. The AbilityOne Commission really oversees a huge network of nonprofit agencies through federal contracts. Tell us…
The next steps in the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, continued…
This column was originally published on Roger Waldron’s blog at The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement and was republished here with permission from the author. Last month, the FAR & Beyond…