It was at this conference that the company announced that it would implement a more rigorous social auditing regime and extend US operating rules and processes to its overseas contractors.

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The major components to the education ecosystem include availability of affordable educational resources, discovery vehicles (comprehensive and efficient search), curriculum (goal) management, personal learning networks (social), facilitators, assessment, certification, auditing, efficient labor markets, and more.

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According to a recent survey by Deloitte, a global consulting and auditing firm, 36% of 18 to 44 year olds said they enjoy working in more social spaces, like the hotel lobby or common area, while only 17% of those older than 45 reported doing the same.

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