Recent changes in public policy are beginning to affect the domestic economy. One sign is the strong increase in manufacturing construction linked to the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the CHIPS and Science Act. But with the unemployment rate at 3.6% and the ... READ MORE >
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Government services companies enthusiastic about infrastructure and 5G
The government services ecosystem in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2021 was enthusiastic about opportunities related to infrastructure and 5G. The mergers and acquisitions environment is active but somewhat throttled. Labor remains a pressing issue, but hybrid work patterns are providing greater ... READ MORE >
Law firms investing in technology aren’t just cutting costs. They’re building a multifaceted competitive advantage.
The importance of profits for law firms traditionally has elevated the need for a strong business case supporting any initiative to implement new technology. For firm executives to agree to spend, they want to be sure of an impressive return on investment that will save the firm money overall. While ... READ MORE >
Workforce transformation: The American labor market, firms and the post-pandemic economy
Widespread labor shortages are hampering companies’ ability to capitalize on an economy that is expanding as the country recovers from a devastating pandemic. Firms will not experience a return to the way things were in the labor markets before the pandemic. The retirement of baby boomers, ... READ MORE >