They have alternately been called slackers, technology wizards and “trophy children” with an overabundance of self-esteem. Like it or not, twenty-somethings — often referred to as Generation Y — will eventually become the leaders of the workforce. Accordingly, government contractors are making their best effort to attract, retain and develop these new recruits into the...
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March 2, 2011March 2, 2011Executive Spotlight
Springboard: Experiences that Launched Careers
Each government-contracting executive has a story — an experience that changed their professional aspirations, or paved the way to their current position. From working with the DoD general counsel to serving as a Navy attorney, GovConExec talked to a handful of high-level executives and uncovered some of the pivotal career choices that best prepared them...
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December 2, 2010December 2, 2010News
Cyber Schools: Solving the Human Capital Crisis in Cybersecurity, GovCon and Academia Together
In the fifth domain of warfare, only a strong army of cyber warriors can safeguard U.S. networks and systems. But without an adequate number of skilled cybersecurity professionals, the digital infrastructure remains exploitable to hackers and nation-state enemies. Now, government contractors and academia are joining forces to help solve one of the most-pressing human capital...
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October 10, 2010October 10, 2010News
HR 2.0: Tapping Technology to Find New Talent
Gone are the old days of placing “Want” ads in the Classifieds section of a newspaper to find new employees—today’s recruiters in government contracting are tapping technology to find the best and the brightest to join their corporations. Before the advent of the Internet, recruiting efforts often consisted of posting ads in local and national...
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October 7, 2010October 7, 2010News
Navigating the Current Economic Climate: CFOs Share Thoughts on Best Practices
Since the recession began, the chief financial officer has become an even more pivotal player in helping companies to successfully navigate the crises. While the United States appears to have pulled itself out of the recession, the market remains volatile and the CFO still has plenty to consider as 2010 heads to a close. With...
