by JAM | Apr 5, 2012 | Diversity, Government, inclusion, LISTA, Policy
The California National Guard made history this week, when it promoted Col. Sylvia Crockett to the rank of brigadier general. Gen. Crockett is the first Latina to obtain this rank in the state’s National Guard. Brig. Gen. Crockett began her service with the Guard in...
by JAM | Apr 5, 2012 | apps, Broadband, LISTA, Policy, Social Media, spectrum, wireless
If the Internet has proved one thing about human nature, it’s that it’s possible to hold a megaphone up to stupidity. Peruse discussion boards and reader comments at news sites, and you’ll find a seemingly endless stream of obnoxious, half-baked and...
by JAM | Apr 4, 2012 | Diversity, Health IT, Healthcare, inclusion, jobs, Mobile Health, software development, Tablets, wireless, Workforce Development
Cigna’s chief diversity officer, Rosanna Durruthy, shares her unusual climb to the top by Chris Allsop For diversity professional Rosanna Durruthy, her career (and current position as chief diversity officer with health insurer Cigna) is a classic example of genes...
by JAM | Apr 4, 2012 | DOL, jobs, LISTA, LISTA in the News, Skills, Social Media, software development, Workforce Development
As earlier reports predicted, Yahoo just announced massive layoffs. On Wednesday alone, the beset portal said some 2,000 employees, or 14% of the company, could expect pink slips — and that’s likely just the beginning. “Today’s actions are an important...
by JAM | Apr 3, 2012 | Broadband, DOJ, DOL, Government, LISTA, LISTA in the News, Mobile Health, Skills, Social Media, Workforce Development
When it comes to social media, the old adage, “build it and they will come†simply doesn’t apply. Putting up a Facebook page and creating a Twitter or YouTube account just isn’t enough. In order for businesses to use social media effectively, they must...
