Archive for March 2025
The Hidden Risk in the New Executive Order Consolidating IT Procurement in GSA
What Happens to Small Federal IT Contractors? While the big primes will likely adapt—and even benefit—from Trump’s executive order centralizing procurement under GSA, the picture is less optimistic for small and mid-sized federal IT firms. These are the niche players, boutique solution providers, and emerging tech firms that have built strong relationships with specific agencies…
Read MoreThe Decline of Software Programming Jobs in the U.S.: A Decade of Change
Over the past decade, the landscape of software jobs in the United States has shifted dramatically. While the demand for software developers—those who design, architect, and manage software projects—remains strong, there has been a noticeable decline in software programming jobs, particularly for professionals who primarily write code. This distinction is critical: software developers are involved…
Read MoreStagflation’s Impact on the Job Market: Why Hiring is Stalling in 2025
The job market is in a frustrating freeze, and if you’re a hiring manager or job seeker, you’re feeling it firsthand. Positions are sitting unfilled, companies are hesitating to make offers, and candidates are stuck in limbo. What’s driving this slowdown? One major culprit: stagflation. What is Stagflation? Stagflation is that rare but painful combination…
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