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“Established in 1970, [the International Nuclear Information System] INIS represents the world’s largest database of scientific and technical literature on a wide range of subjects from nuclear engineering, safeguards and non-proliferation to applications in agriculture, health and industry….We are pleased to announce that access to INIS database has been now opened to all Internet users …
“The Leadership and Knowledge Management system focuses on identifying and addressing agency leadership competencies so that continuity of leadership is ensured, knowledge is shared across the organization, and an environment of continuous learning is present.” Definition Standard Critical Success Factors Applicable Merit System Principles
Science: Financial Crisis Reshaping the Life Sciences Industry, By Clifford S. Mintz, April 10, 2009 “The financial crisis now gripping the world has caused many companies in the financial services, retail, and manufacturing sectors to lay off millions of employees. Every month, thousands more lose their jobs, many of them professionals and knowledge workers. Although …
“American Journalism Reviews latest survey of the nations state capitols finds a dramatic decrease in the number of newspaper reporters covering state government full time. A handful of digital news outlets are springing up to fill the breach. When will these efforts be enough to compensate for the loss of the newspaper watchdogs? [Peggy Garvin] …
Boston.com: “Executives from the Times Co. and Globe made the demands Thursday morning in an approximately 90-minute meeting with leaders of the newspaper’s 13 unions, union officials said. The possible concessions include pay cuts, the end of pension contributions by the company, and the elimination of lifetime job guarantees now enjoyed by some veteran employees, …
The Quiet Coup: “The crash has laid bare many unpleasant truths about the United States. One of the most alarming, says a former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, is that the finance industry has effectively captured our governmenta state of affairs that more typically describes emerging markets, and is at the center of …
Tax Department Resource Shortages: Performing Under Pressure: “In todays economic climate, a proactive, strategic view of your tax departments capabilities is crucial to closing the gaps between current and expected performance. Yet, finance and tax department leaders are under significant pressure to add value, with limited time to identify and implement changes within their organizations. …
News release: “In this difficult economy, lawyers can get help with their careers, their practices and their well-being with just a mouse click. The American Bar Associations new Economic Recovery Resources Web Portal offers a wide range of assistance for coping with tough times including information on job searching, personal development and career transition, law …
Competitive Intelligence – A Selective Resource Guide: Sabrina I. Pacifici’s completely revised and updated pathfinder focuses on leveraging selected reliable, focused, free and low cost sites and sources to effectively profile and monitor companies, markets, countries, people, and issues. This guide is a “best of list” of web, database and email alert products, services and …
For readers who access the online version of the International Herald Tribune via this link, be advised that it was merged within the scope of the greater New York Times site, and is now titled and linked as follows: International Herald Tribune The Global Edition of The New York Times. “Welcome to the new Global …
YouTube Blog: “Earlier this week, we announced the launch of YouTube EDU, a hub for videos from over 100 of our leading university and college partners. Think campus tours, news about cutting-edge research, and lectures by professors and world-renowned thought leaders. There are also 200 full (and free!) courses, in a range of subjects, from …
“For the 50 most admired companies overall, FORTUNE’s survey asked businesspeople to vote for the companies that they admired most, from any industry.” World’s Most Admired Companies Full List By Location Best & Worst in Innovation No. 1s Industries
