Lockheed studying Hagel's recall of DOD employees
Monday will likely be a busy day at Lockheed Martin as the company studies what Defense Sec. Chuck Hagel's decision to recall 350,000 workers impacts the company's decision to furlough 3,000 workers.
Lockheed furloughs 3K as shutdown impact grows
Lockheed Martin is sending 3,000 employees home as the impact the government shutdown grows. Other companies report similiar moves as they try to protect employees and profits.
Snowden scandal teaches critical management lessons
The Edward Snowden scandal teaches critical lessons and argues for an emphasis on the basics of how you manage employees. Our panel of experts offer insights and tips on these human factor skills as we explore the post-Snowden contracting challenge.
Security questions surround Navy Yard shooting
Questions about security clearances and access to federal facilities will likely dominate the investigation of the deadly Navy Yard shooting.
Navy Yard shooter IDed as contractor
Aaron Alexis, alleged Navy Yard shooter, has been identified by authorities as an employee of a subcontractor working on the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet.
Navy Yard shootings hit close to home
The Navy Yard shootings took at least 13 lives and reverberated through the close-knit contractor and government communities. Answers to why this tragedy occurred will be elusive, as families and friends mourn the loss of loved ones.
SRA's Volgenau leads group of 2013's top contractors
SRA's Ernst Volgenau was tapped as the 2013 hall of fame honoree as part of the 11th annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards program. What other companies and executives were named as finalists?
What should today's CEO look like?
The market is undergoing a fundemental shift, so companies need to adapt to leaner times and the change needs to start at the top.
On fashion and the workplace
FEMA takes a stand on workplace attire for employees and contractors. Do you know what to wear and what not to wear? What about casual Fridays?
OFPP chief touts public-private rotation
OFPP's Joseph Jordan floats the idea of contracting officials moving back and forth between the public and private sector as a way of increasing recruitment and retention.
Snowden scandal sparks internal reviews
The Edward Snowden scandal has contractors looking internally and reviewing their security processes. What critical areas should you be taking a look at?
Expert advice: Prepare now for your next crisis
The market seems to get rocked every few months with some sort of scandal or other unwanted publicity. Our panel of experts offer their advice on how to prepare for and respond to your next crisis.
Are you hot enough for a NVTC Hot Ticket?
The Northern Virginia Technology Council named its slate of winners of its annual Hot Tickets Awards.
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Snowden case launches open season on contractors
Washington turns the Edward Snowden scandal into another opportunity to attack contractors instead of entering a serious debate about national security policy.
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Don't skimp on your knowledge base
Careers today will stretch out over decades and no matter how young or how old, cultivating a broad knowledge-base is critical to fruitful path forward.
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