Are You Creating a “Just Following Orders” Culture?
Ethical push-back and communication is scary, but with the right culture taught to managers, it can be as second nature as “just following orders.” The post Are You…
Deep personnel cuts jeopardize Space Force’s ability to implement Hegseth’s acquisition reforms
As the Defense Department moves to implement Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s sweeping acquisition reforms, Space Force leaders warn that the depth of workforce cuts is threatening to cripple…
The first step in a veteran’s disability claim can make or break the outcome
Interview transcript: Elizabeth Curda The disability exam process is an important component in the decisions that VA has to make about a veteran’s claim for disability. So…
What comes next for federal workers after AI takes over the mundane tasks
Interview transcript: Bob Venero As we look at AI in in the federal government, but also in the companies that support the federal government — like…
Federal agency business forecasts have gone dark, and companies are struggling to plan without them
Interview transcript: Stephanie Kostro It is the end of the calendar year, beginning of the government fiscal year. And this is the time of year when a…
The Best and Worst Management Decisions in Your Organization in 2025
Now’s the time for People managers and Learning teams to look back at the success stories and failures this year and be empowered to make positive changes for…
The National Armaments Consortium is gearing up for 2026 with fresh direction and a focus on armaments innovation
Interview transcript Terry Gerton Mr. Buzzett, let me start with you. Tell us a little bit about the National Armaments Consortium. What is it, how does it work…
OPM’s HR modernization strategy sets next sight on USA Hire
While much attention across the federal community has been focused on the Office of Personnel Management’s strategy to consolidate 119 different human capital systems across government, the agency,…
From small business roots to mid-tier powerhouse, this firm is using employee ownership and AI to stay ahead in federal contracting
Interview transcript: Travis Mack Over the years, you know, growing a small business is kind of an iterative process. You learn a lot of things along the…
Now that the shutdown is over, contracting officers have a lot to catch up on
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton A lot has happened over the last few weeks and as people in the contracting world get back to their desks and…