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5 ways to kill bad morale
Tough economic times create plenty of uncertainty. Here are five ways to fight the rumormongers and morale killers and it all startsand ends with communications.
USO's night of triumph and tribute
The USO's annual awards dinner is a great reminder of the sacrifices and heroism of the military service members, and the families that support them.
Fallen contractor honored with Defense of Freedom medal
Santa Gracia Ramirez, an employee of Pacific Architects and Engineers, was killed by a suicide bomber while training Afghan correction officials as part of a State Department contract.
Fallen DynCorp employees honored with Defense of Freedom medals
State and Defense departments step up efforts to recognize contractors who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Who is the mayor of Summit Point, W.Va.?
A frequent commenter on the Business Beat blog gets a shout-out from Editor Nick Wakeman for his insights and perspective, even though his real identity is unknown.
Golf tournament to honor Joe Caggiano
The Coalition for Government Procurement will rename its annual golf tournament to honor Joe Caggiano, and to raise funds for wounded veterans.
Maximus' two-step to success
Richard Montoni and Maximus made two critical moves in 2006 that, six years later, are paying off in growth and success. Do you have the focus to pull it off too?
Remembering Joe Caggiano
The government market loses a popular and respected leader with the death of Joe Caggiano.
What Duke vs. Kentucky teaches us about government contracting
Sure it was just a game, but Duke vs. Kentucky illustrated two distinct philosophies about building your team, pitting the long-term view against short-term gain.
Who are the top innovators in the government market?
CTOs from CSC and KoreFederal win top honors for innovations and contributions they've brought to their customers and companies.
Reporter's notebook: Highlights from the GovCon Awards
The annual awards program has many special moments, and this year was no different. Here are some of editor Nick Wakeman's favorites.
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How your brand, culture equal financial results
Culture and branding guru Eileen Rivera argues the why and the how of how a company's culture builds its brand.
College grads pick contractors as desirable employers
Government contractors will be represented on a list of the 100 most desirable places to work, according to a survey of recent college grads.
Context is king, even in politics
In a bible-verse showdown, my grandaddy taught me the importance of context when arguing your point.
Is the glass ceiling for women shattering?
More government contractors are being run by women than ever before. Is this a real change in the market?
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