Great commentary from the CEO of the Professional Services Council (PSC) on the essential nature of government contractors as part of the overall challenge we are facing with the government shutdown effective today. First: Avoid a shutdown at all costs and ensure the government remains open. Government shutdowns have far-reaching consequences — not just for federal…

As we approach the possibility of another government shutdown, the potential impact feels broader than in past years – especially as many agencies and contractors are still recovering from the challenges of recent months. Even now, it’s more difficult to reach government counterparts, and if the shutdown triggers additional furloughs or disruptions, we could see…

Interesting article at the link below that highlights that just 3 federal agencies, when combined, make up more than half of the total federal workforce reductions that have occurred so far under the Trump administration. From the article: “The departments of Defense, Treasury and Agriculture have cut their staffing levels this year by a cumulative…

I came across a great post from Steve Gladis (linked below), someone I’ve had the privilege of working with in the past. Steve has always offered fantastic insight and guidance, and this piece continues that tradition. The central message is clear: as leaders, we must learn to leverage and manage AI, otherwise, we risk missing…

From quiet quitting to waves of layoffs, the workplace has been shaped by uncertainty over the past few years. The discussion in the link below highlights how many organizations are pausing certain personnel changes while also showing caution around new hiring. I expect that a lot of us hope that we’ll soon move into a…