The GovCon Grove - Good Government supported by Great Companies - December 9, 2024

This weekly newsletter spotlights some of the top GovCon companies and leaders who recognize the importance of good culture and giving back as a way to attract and retain key talent, and good partners, thereby creating a winning formula for success. We also share some of the partner insights and featured posts found on OrangeSlices over the past week. Details on OS AI’s Daily Fresh Squeezed Newsletter are available below.??

Looking for a good partner????

• NextStage – A Partner in GovCon Capture – Perspective from One User?

• Elev8 GovCon Spotlight - Fedstack – High-Potential Individuals, Integrity and Growing its Tiers of Solutions?

Featured Posts on OS AI last week:??

• The Peel Podcast: The Art of Risk and Resilience in Federal Service with DHS’ Monica Padron Harris?
• CMS December Opp Forecast is out – Cloud Tools, Program Integrity, Web CMS & Help Desk Opps Added?
• The Peel Podcast: Navigating the digital shift with Crystal Hair and Reuben Maher?
• Event Replay: Activate, Align, Succeed: OASIS+ Success Starts Here?
• The Peel Podcast: The JR and Ali Show - December CMS Opp Forecast?

Events to have on your Radar:???

Keep abreast of the industry days and networking opportunities you don’t want to miss. Stay in the loop. Bookmark this Upcoming Event page now. Check them out here.??

With the holidays ahead, we know the days will be slipping by and the new year filling up with a lot of great must-attend networking and giving back focused events. Have and event we can help support? Message us at [email protected].???

Included below we continue to shine a light on the good stuff, highlighting a few weekly examples of leading GovCon firms and executives who are proving that they understand it is not just about winning, but about building a lasting corporate culture and giving back.??????

As you focus plans for the year ahead, knowing that great talent can go anywhere, support anyone, consider the influence good culture and giving back has on those decisions…?

(And remember, giving back consistently and with intent can also be an indicator of culture. At this time of year and always, a look at both can help shine a light on who an organization truly is.)?

Giving Back – With Giving Tuesday just behind us, it makes sense this is all about external organizations companies are supporting and that you can as well. Check them out and make plans for next year.? ?

• The Children's Inn at NIH recognized its friends from NTT DATA North America as they continued their wonderful tradition of creating holiday and winter themed window art that Inn families get to participate in making.??

• On Giving Tuesday, D&G Solutions reflected on the power of generosity. It’s not just about one day of giving, but about a spirit ....—whether through volunteering, donating, or simply lending a helping hand when we can. D&G is proud to support these organizations this Giving Tuesday: Loaves & Fishes for St. Louis; Coalition for the Homeless, Inc.; Virginia Women and Family Support Center; and Seton Youth Services?

• VIKINT Inc. made a pledge in 2023 to live generously and to treat employees and those around with kindness. Each year, employees select organizations for VIKINT to support with donations and service across our communities. This past year, they have supported numerous organizations including The Exodus Road, Samaritan's Purse, Wreaths Across America, U.S. Hunger, Gary Sinise Foundation, BeLoved Asheville, and others.??

• Tarkik Solutions supports Resettlement Action DC (REACT DC), an organization dedicated to leveling the playing field for refugees as they rebuild their lives in the U.S. by providing resources and opportunities. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back check them out.?

• Alpha Omega spotlights Childhelp?, an extraordinary organization aligned with its vision of creating new possibilities for future generations. In particular, they are supporting the Alice C. Tyler Village through an Angel Tree gift-giving program, helping make the holiday season brighter for children in need.?

• ivision , through its iGive program, supports employees as they make a difference in their own communities, as well as supporting team-wide involvement with Hands On Atlanta, Women In Technology (WIT), Inspiredu Atlanta, getWITit - Pittsburgh, TechBridge, Inc, and The Empty Stocking Fund, Inc.?

• Disruptive Solutions, LLC shared that a dedicated federal employee at Veterans Health Administration, is battling cancer and has run out of PTO. Through the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP), other federal employees can donate unused PTO to help her during this time. ? ?

• SevaTruck Foundation shared: We were blessed again by being the charity partner for RIVA Solutions, Inc. Annual Day of Giving—and what a day it was! The amazing Riva Karma family went above and beyond, preparing over 300 bags of winter essentials, including gloves, hats, hygiene items (like toothbrushes, toothpaste, and combs), plus snacks and food for kids. But that’s not all! Braving the cold weather, they served warm meals to the students and families of Braddock Elementary School. And as if that wasn’t enough, they sponsored and brought a petting zoo with four adorable alpacas—making it a magical, first-time experience for so many of the children. ???

Most Viewed Comments on OS AI?

• ASSYST exemplifies its commitment to employee growth and innovation… This invaluable support fosters a culture of growth and innovation, resulting in higher client satisfaction and a highly skilled, loyal workforce…underscores the company's deep recognition of its employees as integral to its success.?
• Antean Technology …The company truly values its employees and goes above and beyond to ensure we have the tools and resources needed to support our clients effectively….impressed by the company's commitment to showing appreciation for its employees.?

OrangeSlices Tip of the Week????

Our thanks to the team at Emerald One, LLC who shared this article titled - Culture by Design: The Power of Intentional Culture for Competitive Advantage. The team also shared that, according to McKinsey & Company, 70 percent of organizations that undergo a transformation fail due to culture-related issues. Looking for tips on how to build a purpose-driven culture that advances your mission? Check it out here.? ? ?

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The GovCon Grove is compiled and published by Heather Seftel-Kirk , OrangeSlices AI’s Exec VP and our own Corporate Culture Champion charged with making sure we don’t just talk the talk, but we walk the walk. Follow Heather and connect if you are a leader passionate about employee experience and #doingittherightway??????????

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