In this episode of The Rowbo Show, Mark shares the story of his fifth and final interview with GE Medical Systems back in 1988—a process that ultimately led to a great job offer, but not without a few bumps along the way. His experience highlights how extended interview processes can leave candidates feeling indifferent or disillusioned, even when the outcome is positive. From there, Mark and Joe dive into a discussion about modern workplace policies, including the pros and cons of Unlimited Paid Time Off (UPTO), how bereavement pay works, and the implications of arbitration clauses in employment agreements. It’s a thoughtful look at what today’s benefits and policies really mean for both employees and employers.

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The Rowbo Show | #010 - The Clock is Ticking: PTO, Bereavement, and Hiring Pitfalls

Struggling to hire the right people, especially before a contract award? In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, host Michael LeJeune talks with recruiting expert Al Vega about what it really takes to build a talent pipeline in GovCon. From cleared candidates to proposal recruiting, Al shares why “hypothetical recruiting” is critical to success and how to keep candidates warm with newsletters, transparency, and early engagement. Learn why recruiters are your brand ambassadors, the red flags to watch for in staffing firms, and when it’s time to bring in professional help. If you want to win more and deliver flawlessly, this episode is your roadmap to smarter hiring in government contracting.
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Ep 384: GovCon Hiring Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Game Changers was designed BY government contractors FOR government contractors.  The focus of every episode is to give listeners a new tip, trick, or strategy that will help them find and win more contracts.  Each episode features Subject Matter Experts (SME), companies that are successfully winning contracts, or nationally recognized professional speakers and authors.  The show is hosted by government experts Michael LeJeune from Federal Access and Joshua Frank from RSM Federal.  Their award-winning program Federal Access has helped their clients win over $2 Billion in government contracts.  Game Changers releases a new episode every other week.

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