Conversation Matters: Conversation Matters is run by Dr. Loren Ekroth, who provides training and coaching on effective communication to corporations and government agencies. This site features a plethora of free self-tests and articles to assist people in communicating effectively both at work and at home. Access to his e-zine, Better Conversations, is available free of charge to those who subscribe via e-mail at this site.

Economic Policy Institute: “The Economic Policy Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that seeks to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy. EPI was the first — and remains the premier — organization to focus on the economic condition of low- and middle-income Americans and their families.” Many of the Institute’s studies, issue briefs, charts, fact sheets and other publications are available online.

Labor Project for Working Families: Bargaining for Work and Family: “The Labor Project for Working Families maintains the nation's only database of information and contract language on labor and such work/family issues as child care, elder care, alternative work schedules, family leave, expanding FMLA, etc. You may view contract language on the areas listed above, and other categories.”

Global Perspectives - A Primer on the Knowledge Economy: “This primer is intended as a brief guide to the Knowledge Economy for people in business and government who need a succinct summary of its major features and implications. It has been prepared by Professors John Houghton and Peter Sheehan of Victoria University’s Centre for Strategic Economic Research.”

Global Perspectives - Working Families: “Working Families is more than the voice of working parents. We offer practical help. We inform parents about choices in childcare. We support you on employment rights, campaign for changes in the law, and try to persuade employers to adopt practices which work for them and you alike. We publish topical, relevant and free information.” The site includes fact sheets and publications on topics such as rights in the workplace, flexible schedules, childcare, working fathers, families with disabled children, and low income workers.”