An interesting site for our toolboxes

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Check out this independent online resource for objective topical debates and informed opinions by thought leaders on management, leadership, and human resources issues: Management Issues- the heart of a changing workplace.  

There are a number of dedicated microsites within the larger site: one is on Leadership  and another on Women and Work which touches on all aspects of women in the workplace. Check out the "columnists" tab for more focused articles across many interests.  


We have so much to read and digest right now. This seems to be a good bookmark for our internet toolbox as we move into the workforce as employees, entrepreneurs, and leaders! 
~jackie

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