A question I have been asked by business owners and executives of rapidly growing contractors is, “who do you turn to when you need to respond quickly to a proposal?” What are the options available to GovCons who need support in recruiting for proposals? Proposal recruiting has a unique set of challenges. There are direct costs associated with responding to an RFP and if done properly the payoff for an organization can be high.

Recently, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Regional Director ruled that an employer failed to comply with a requirement to provide available employee contact information to the union prior to an election, thereby resulting in an order to hold a second election (Danbury Hospital, 01-RC-153086). Although the ruling in such a pro-union political climate was not entirely unexpected, the result is still a cause of concern for employers, in part because of the “quickie” election rule implemented this past April.

As a consultant, I am often asked by my clients, “How can I identify employee relations tension before it becomes a company-wide endemic?" Why am I asked this so often? Because employee relations are difficult to assess...

Very recently I had a conversation with the COO and CFO of a client regarding a top candidate who had turned down an offer. They were shocked and confused. They had offered the candidate the compensation she requested and had thrown in a few small perks, but it unfortunately wasn’t enough to seal the deal. Ultimately that candidate (who had multiple offers on the table) accepted another offer. Why?

As a recruiter, I'm often talking with candidates about potential new job opportunities on behalf of my clients. I understand that looking for a new job can be very stressful. There are always so many unanswered questions while going through the process. For job seekers who are currently unemployed, you have the added pressure of getting that stream of income to flow again. For those who are working, the last thing you want is for your employer to find out something is wrong and you are looking to leave. To be found that you are looking for a new role before an offer has been extended could be detrimental to your current job security. All of this stress is put to ease that moment a simple email or phone call comes through. It’s the call that you impressed everyone in your interview and are being offered the position. Phew! Now all that stress is over...or is it? There can actually be a few last hurdles to jump. Here are some various questions and suggested responses that I would recommend to help make the easiest transition possible.