The role of the chief legal officer is changing as organizations take on new types of business risks. Exterro, a legal governance software developer, published a 2021 survey showing that cybersecurity, compliance and data privacy are the most important issue areas. And for the first time, cybersecurity overtook compliance for the number one spot. Exterro’s […]
Emerging technologies and workplace innovations are sprouting in almost every industry. However, the human resources sector can only thrive when the delicate balance between humanity and technology is maintained, according to HR software maker Sympa. Industry leader Jeanne Meister said HR practitioners must prepare to embrace a "blended workforce" of humans and robots. Gartner predicts […]
The role of business development managers is no longer solely directed outward but also inward as organizations strive to develop their internal teams. In the current corporate and technological landscape, business development specialists are expected to ensure that their teams are constantly trained on new technologies, communication skills, new sales techniques, product knowledge and many […]
The Department of Defense recently finalized which counter-small unmanned aircraft system solutions it wants the joint force to use. The Army's Joint C-cUAS Office, which led the system selection, cut down the number of candidate systems from about 40 to a mere eight. Unmanned systems for combat and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions are gaining […]
From Apple's Steve Jobs to Tesla's Elon Musk, CEOs are increasingly embodying brand ambassadors who publicly exude charisma and authority. According to Quartz at Work, CEOs' near-celebrity stature makes it challenging for them to fulfill the other part of their job: providing internal leadership and direction. This is where the chief operating officer steps in. It […]
Capture and proposal management are valuable phases in the federal business development lifecycle. The capture manager is responsible for everything that occurs between opportunity identification and proposal submittal, according to the KSI consulting firm. Businesses often focus on how their internal capabilities and offerings can satisfy a customer’s needs, but capture and proposal management are […]
Nuclear power accounts for nearly 20 percent of the electricity generated in the United States, according to the Department of Energy, which is responsible for advancing the government’s mission to secure domestic sources of energy. The government contracting sector plays an important role in that mission. As of December 2020, the United States had 94 […]
Businesses need to constantly evolve and adapt to trends to remain competitive, especially in sectors where disruptive technologies or competitors may arise. The chief transformation officer is responsible for identifying and executing the changes that an organization needs to make to remain relevant. The role uses holistic organization change to drive growth in a company, […]
Talent acquisition is a challenge for the government, with human resources departments having to deal with rising retirement and stiff competition with the private sector, according to an article from Governing. A study conducted by the Center for State and Local Government Excellence revealed a dramatic shift in retirement trends between the 2008 recession and […]
Private equity firms raise money by investing in different types of assets. Such firms target startups poised for significant growth and even troubled companies, with the goal of turning their business around. Investments in the government contracting industry from 2014 to 2019 have been driven by information technology and addressing needs by cabinet-level agencies such […]
