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Blacks Remain Seriously Underrepresented

Written by Organization's Staff | 30 October 2009

A recent study on African Americans on boards of directors of Fortune 500 companies commissioned by The Executive Leadership Council(R) found that the number of board seats held by African Americans has declined since its inaugural board report released in 2004. The percentage of African Americans on corporate boards decreased from 8.1 in 2004 to 7.4 percent in 2008, a .7 percent decline.

Center for the Digital Future Finds Significant Gaps in Internet Use Based on Age, Education, and Income

Written by Organization's Staff | 23 October 2009

The Internet is the most powerful communication tool of our age -- or at least it is for those who have access to online technology or who want to use it. This year, the total number of Internet users in the United States reached its highest point to date -- 82 percent of Americans say they go online, a percentage that has remained relatively steady for the last few years.

Why Public Contracts Follow Different Rules than Private Contracts

Written by Organization's Staff | 23 October 2009

Have you ever wondered why government agencies engage in costly and inefficient public contracts? Political economist Pablo Spiller found that a fundamental difference between public and private contracting is the potential scrutiny of public contracts by opportunistic third parties. Understanding the risk associated with this scrutiny, according to Spiller’s latest research, is the first step toward improved regulation, efficiency, and reduced costs.

Addressing Young Black Male Literacy Crisis

Written by uic | 23 October 2009

African American Adolescent Male Summer Literacy Institute
Research says there is an adolescent literacy crisis in the United States, particularly among African-American males in urban communities. Alfred Tatum, associate professor of literacy, language and culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago, has made a serious commitment to provide a solution through his summer institute.

Alfred Tatum, associate professor of literacy, language and culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago

Bosses Who Feel Inadequate Can Turn Into Bullies

Written by Organization's Staff | 23 October 2009

Bosses who are in over their heads are more likely to bully subordinates. That's because feelings of inadequacy trigger them to lash out at those around them, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Southern California.

Disability Etiquette Booklet: An Essential Resource for Disability Awareness

Written by United Spinal Association | 16 October 2009

NEW YORK -- The United Spinal Association (www.UnitedSpinal.org) in recognition of Disability Awareness Month, offers a free booklet, "Disability Etiquette", for anyone who wants to interact more effectively with people with disabilities. More than 54 million Americans have disabilities. Practicing disability etiquette is an easy way to make people with disabilities welcome. It also makes good business sense. When supervisors and co-workers use disability etiquette, employees with disabilities feel more comfortable and work more productively.

Blacks Remain Seriously Underrepresented

Center for the Digital Future Finds Significant Gaps in Internet Use Based on Age, Education, and Income

Why Public Contracts Follow Different Rules than Private Contracts

Addressing Young Black Male Literacy Crisis

Bosses Who Feel Inadequate Can Turn Into Bullies

Disability Etiquette Booklet: An Essential Resource for Disability Awareness

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