Not for DC - PSA GEM Technology Employee Review

GEM took over this contract when FBI decided to consolidate two large business contracts that were paying high salaries to keep vacancies filled. The consolidation contract forced GEM to bid at much lower salaries based on the proposal requirements. Of course all of the incumbent staff were upset since it was mandated that the salaries be reduced based on the wage determination given in proposal. At the First town hall meeting, the CEO, the Program Manager and the Human Resources Manager from GEM were in attendance. The irate incumbent staff were very inconsiderate and would not allow the meeting to continue due to the abrupt disturbance in the meeting at the hotel. The hotel management asked that we end the meeting based on the horrible abursts and loud protest. GEM executives did not have a chance to go through the benefits or the reasons for the adjusted salaries. This is happening to most Federal contracts across the board based solely on salary creep. The overhead charged on this contract is a breakeven point for the company. The employees did not understand this was out of the control of the company and mandated in the FBI proposal. Over the next months, GEM worked with the FBI to increase salaries and benefits to help as much as possible. Most of the unruly employees have been removed from their positions and replaced with outstanding employees. Joe Easton President