Commentary
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While it does take a bit of work, there are many benefits of working with the federal government to make it all worth it.
December 23, 2020 -
The doctor might want to think twice about taking a political position.
December 23, 2020 -
The start of a new year, any new year, is a logical time to take stock, reflect and look ahead. The fact that we are the midst of a deadly, frightening pandemic this time around makes self-reflection all the more important.
December 23, 2020 -
These steps will set you on that path as you look into what will work six to 12 months from now. It requires aligning on data strategy, bridging the legacy tech gaps, and inventorying systems so you know where you stand and what resources are at your disposal.
December 22, 2020 -
When they leave government, either for other jobs or to retire, more than half of all TSP investors take some, most take all, of their money with them. How come?
December 22, 2020 -
Jennifer Bisceglie, CEO of Interos, explains the steps agencies must take to mitigate supply chain risk, the soft underbelly of our national security and economy.
December 21, 2020 -
Federal employees were in the spotlight for much of the Trump administration. The drama was stressful at times, but perhaps it shed more light on what federal employees do and where they work.
December 21, 2020 -
FAS outlined three goals of the Services Marketplace initiative, while setting forth a series of efforts to achieve the goals. Chief among them are rationalizing, aligning, and expanding GSA’s GWAC, Multiple Award Contract, and MAS service contract offerings.
December 18, 2020 -
As new leadership arrives at the State and Commerce Departments, and the intelligence community, let’s hope they give real attention to weird and disturbing threats to certain career employees.
December 18, 2020 -
In recent years, federal acquisition policy and practice has been a competition between two different priorities: Efficiency and innovation. Instead of balancing these priorities, innovation has taken the backseat.
December 17, 2020 -
Like clockwork, whenever the first chance of snow threatens the D.C. area, the locals panic. Almost always, everything is fine. But that won't stop us from panicking again the next time.
December 17, 2020 -
With a year full of unprecedented change for the workforce in the private and public sector, next year could bring in a wave of both retirements and new opportunities.
December 16, 2020 -
Census had to dance around pandemic, but it will have gotten the job done.
December 15, 2020 -
When you retire, do you stick with the TSP (and its low-fees and multiple-oversight) or move into another tax-deferred investment option? That’s an important question because so many feds typically retire in December and January.
December 15, 2020 -
Congress can stop this incredibly disruptive process in its tracks. Doing so will ensure the government is not dealing with cleaning up the mess.
December 14, 2020