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The Role Managers Play in Creating Everyday Inclusion
The manager-employee relationship defines the workplace experience. See how leaders influence engagement, inclusion, and whether people thrive or move on.
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How Canada’s Defence Overhaul Can Help Government Contractors Diversify
This article explains how Canada's defence overhaul is creating a major diversification opportunity for GovCon firms that sell to defense agencies, on both sides of the border.
Strong on the Surface, Strained Underneath: Key Takeaways from the Deltek Clarity A&E Podcast
This article shares five takeaways from the 47th Annual Deltek Clarity A&E Industry Study on why firms are busier than ever but not necessarily more profitable.
2026 GovCon Clarity Report: Five Trends Redefining Government Contracting
Discover the 5 trends reshaping GovCon in 2026 - AI governance, compliance, diversification, and balancing growth with profitability.
Army MAPS, GovCon Proposals, and How Contractors can Compete
Learn about the Army MAPS contract vehicle, and what federal contractors need to create winning GovCon proposals and compete on RFPs like this in 2026.
Why GovCon Growth Requires More Than AI and Public Data
Why AI and public data fall short in GovCon: Learn how validated intel helps contractors find opportunities earlier and win more federal business.
Golden Dome Opportunities Take Shape Early: What SHIELD Means for GovCon BD
Golden Dome and the SHIELD IDIQ are reshaping how GovCon BD teams identify, qualify, and plan for task order opportunities before solicitations are released.
How SLED Government Contractors are Buying Differently in 2026
Here’s what state and local government contractors can learn from the first quarter of 2026, plus takeaways and winning strategies for the rest of the year.
Decoding the Government Contracting Market Environment for Small Business
Discover FY 2026 federal small business contracting trends, 8(a) shifts, market challenges, and steps to strengthen your GovCon strategy.
The Mistake Most SBIR and OTA Winners Make
Why SBIR and OTA winners must plan for scale early. Avoid costly ERP replatforming and prepare for compliance, visibility, and growth.
The Research Requests AI Couldn't Answer
See real GovWin IQ analyst research requests AI tools couldn't answer—FPDS anomalies, OASIS+ data, federal CIO contacts, and org chart validation.
Built for the Way You Work: How GovCon Customer Realities are Shaping GovWin IQ
GovCons face realities like fewer contracts and time pressure. GovWin IQ’s UX enhancements are based on customer feedback and designed to solve problems.
Smarter Pursuit, Faster Wins: Transforming How GovCons Win New Business
Deltek’s new AI tools help GovCons identify opportunity details and make smarter pursuit decisions, helping them develop a proposal to win new business.