The Center for American Progress has just released a follow up “policy roadmap”  called “Our Working Nation” How working women are reshaping America’s families and economies and what it means for policy makers“.  This was in response to the Shriver report which was released in the Fall of 2009.  It offers practical solutions to how workers can [...]

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The economy and the city  is the latest addition to the Te Ara encyclopedia and was compiled by a number of New Zealand economists.  It tells how the New Zealand economy has evolved over the years.  An absolutely fascinating site which incorporates audio clips, photographs and videos.

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Aon Consulting is a global risk management company.   Their 2009 Benefits and talent survey is the fourth such annual survey they have conducted.   Although some of it may not be necessarily applicable to New Zealand businesses,  the section on Leadership and talent management is well worth reading.
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Mashable state that they are “the world’s largest blog focused exclusively on Web 2.0 and Social Media news”.  So, as to be expected, their Social media guide for new business is excellent.   It is chock full of good ideas and is written in a practical, easy to understand way.  Read it!
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This very recent Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu  report on the Global powers of the consumer products industry 2010 Extracting Value  is the third such report.  Apart from listing the top 250 companies, this 33 page report also discusses trends and offers analysis.
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The Green Mom Eco-ism report was undertaken jointly by the Social Studies Group and Andrea Learned.  They came up with three main categories:  Super Greens, Eco Moderates and Mainstreen Greens.  Well worth reading.
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Dave Briggs has set up this Google customised search engine that allows you to search all public sector websites at once.  It also allows also to narrow down your results by local, or central government, health etc.
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A lasting legacy: how major sporting events can drive positive change for host communities and economies .  This very indepth  Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu report “report looks at the benefits and challenges of hosting a major event and provides proven insights to ensure a successful event that leaves a positive legacy for the host communities”
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The Millenials are the next generation growing up in America ranging from adolescent to approaching 30.   The Pew Research Centre will address a number of questions with reports to be published year long.
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This World Bank report  published last week  can be downloaded directly.  You will find an overview as well. 
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