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The relationship between prime contractors and subcontractors is crucial to the success of any project. However, most agreements between these parties are often done quickly without enough thought. Problems such as limited profit margins and payment delays mostly occur even after contracts are signed. To reduce risks and develop fruitful, cooperative prime-subcontractor relationships, open andBuilding Stronger Partnerships Between Primes and Subcontractors
Security clearances have become much more important in 2025 due to a great rise in demand across sectors that require access to sensitive information, including cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and intelligence analysis. As federal agencies expand their mission, the need for cleared professionals has surged, thus putting heavy pressure on the federal hiring system. ThisWhy Security Clearances Are Becoming More Valuable Than Ever
Now, AI is everywhere and government organizations are no exception. In order to thrive in the industries today, people should consider learning about AI and its advancements. The term AI in government staffing is all about the application of AI in governmental operations. It is also applicable to the laws and regulations that authorities createAI and Automation in Government Staffing: Threat or Opportunity?
Government contracts aren’t limited to big businesses. They can also offer significant advantages to small businesses. Most people agree that the US government is the world’s largest purchaser. It allocates 23% of its yearly contracting funds to small enterprises. It purchased $154.2 billion in 2021 alone from over 71,000 companies that offered everything fromHow Small Businesses Can Compete with Large Integrators in Federal Bids
Millions of companies have been investigating the potential of hybrid work arrangements since the 2020 pandemic. Both employers and employees can gain greatly from the hybrid work model as it combines remote and in-office work. Remote work boosts productivity and schedule flexibility while lowering stress and requiring fewer resources. On the days when employeesHow Hybrid Work is Changing Federal Project Delivery
Utilizing data analytics has effectively become a must for making better decisions in a data-driven federal and commercial contracting environment in both the public and private sectors. By turning oceanic amounts of data into clear, actionable insights, organisations can elevate productivity and improve contract performance. Data analytics in contracting is a source of powerThe Role of Data Analytics in Smarter Contracting Decisions
The role of leadership is much more than simply managing employees in the rapidly evolving environment of government contracting (GovCon). It involves motivating the working professionals to meet and exceed expectations in a highly regulated, time-constrained setting. Developing high-performing teams in such an environment requires a combination of factors, including the ability to anticipate theLeadership in GovCon: How to Build High-Performing Teams
The changes that are impacting the federal contracting environment are highly influenced by technology and the new priorities of the country. Contractors need to be aware of federal contracting trends, including procurement strategies and competitive opportunities arising from these transformations. For example, federal agencies are addressing the next generation of partnerships by implementing AITop 10 Federal Contracting Trends to Watch in 2025
Government contracting is a complex and heavily regulated industry that requires efficiency, precision, and competent personnel. Successfully negotiating the complex web of rules and standards is no easy job, and personnel issues can be a substantial impediment to project success. Whether you are working on defense or civilian initiatives, retaining skilled personnel within theTop 10 Challenges in Government Contract Staffing And How to Overcome Them