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DC staffing news, resources, and industry insights from the Contact 1 team

Navigating the Shutdown: Furloughed Worker Resources

Every shutdown changes the rhythm of Washington, D.C. Offices close, projects slow, and plans are put on hold. In response, the community steps up. Families turn to local programs, nonprofits expand food and childcare support, and small businesses adjust where they can, finding ways to stay open and support their employees through the uncertainty. Through […]

 

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Inside the 2026 DC Wage Guide

The 2026 DC Wage Guide was designed to do more than share salary ranges. Built from our experience in DC, it connects market data with actionable strategies that speak directly to both employers and candidates You will find wage benchmarks for more than 20 roles across administrative, finance, HR, marketing, customer support, and project services. […]

 

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Every Second Counts: The Business Case for Real-Time Social Media Engagement

Government agencies, nonprofits, and professional services organizations are being pulled in two incompatible directions at once: delivering critical services to their clients and engaging with top talent long before they need to hire. With intense market headwinds and regulatory changes, organizations don’t always have the resources to address customer inquiries and vigilantly connect with job […]

 

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How to Create an Impactful Digital Portfolio in Washington DC: Standing Out in the Competitive Job Market

Finding your place in the DC job market can be an uphill battle. As one of the nation’s most educated metropolitan areas, DC attracts top talent from across the country, creating intense competition for quality administrative, accounting, and professional support positions. With professionals competing for prestigious roles at law firms, trade associations, government agencies, and […]

 

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Strategies for Women Aiming for Leadership Positions

The leadership landscape is changing, and the data reflects both progress and opportunity. While women make up 58.4% of the workforce, they hold only 30% of senior leadership positions. Even more notable? Only 52 of the Fortune 500 companies are led by women, that’s just 10.4%. But here’s what the data doesn’t capture: the landscape […]

 

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