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Reporting on supplier diversity.

Working coverage of certifications, corporate procurement, federal contracting, financing, and the operators making each work for diverse-owned businesses. Every piece checked against primary sources.

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Guide

Guide · 7 min

Supplier diversity in staffing and HR services: placement agencies, payroll, and benefits

Staffing is one of the most accessible supplier diversity categories for new diverse firms. GSA Schedule SIN 736 and NMSDC/WBENC working groups …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 9 min

Supplier diversity for HR, payroll, and benefits firms: how a diverse-owned shop wins corporate work

HR, payroll, and benefits administration is a labor-spend category, which makes it one of the easiest ways for a corporation to move …

Mar 6, 2026 · Mario Bailey

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