DC staffing news, resources, and industry insights from the Contact 1 team
Today’s job market is all about agility. Gone are the days of a single, linear career path. Today, job seekers are embracing flexibility and exploring diverse opportunities. One increasingly popular option? Temporary and contract work. According to Upwork’s latest Freelance Forward survey: In 2023, 64 million Americans worked temporary roles—that’s 38% of the workforce. This […]
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Do you ever feel like your workplace is more draining than energizing? Unfortunately, you’re not alone. According to a 2023 study by the American Psychological Association (APA), nearly 1 in 5 American workers report experiencing a toxic work environment that significantly impacts their mental health. But what exactly is a toxic workplace, and how can […]
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Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed a significant number of changes surrounding workplace culture. Yet, undoubtedly, one of the biggest changes has been where and how we work. Driven by the Covid-19 pandemic, and despite the many return-to-office mandates issued in 2023, the shift to remote work has continued. According to Upwork, by 2025 […]
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As any worker will tell you, work plays a significant role in our lives and can impact both our physical and mental well-being. Today, the average American employee spends nearly half of their waking time at work and there is less separation than ever between work and personal life. At the same time, continuing economic […]
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Washington, DC—where power and policy converge—demands a special breed of government relations professionals. In our nation’s capital, government relations professionals must be agile, adaptable, and unwavering in their commitment to advancing their organization’s interests if they’re going to handle everything from complex legislation and regulation to lightning-fast news cycles and deep-seated partisanship. After all, the […]
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