Mon.Mar 25, 2024

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NASW Proudly Acknowledges Women’s History Month

Social Work Blog

By Yasoda Sharma, PhD, MSW March is recognized as Women’s History Month, with the 2024 United Nations theme being “Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress.” Women worldwide face numerous challenges, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive actions to empower them. Investing in women is the pivotal first step to drive change and accelerate the transition towards a just, safe, and more egalitarian society for all.

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Reminder: Your chance to take part in the biggest global study of challenging working conditions of social workers

International Federation of Social Workers

All social workers are invited to help create the biggest overview of often-challenging working conditions of social workers around the globe. The survey is open until 31 May 2024.

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Empowering Character and Maturity To Resolve Societal Burnout

The New Social Worker

The essential link between personal development and trustworthy leadership must be pointed out. In families, work settings, in communities, on boards, and in elected office, character and maturity must be selected to address societal burnout.

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New Special Issue Published on the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development

International Federation of Social Workers

A special issue of Practice. Social Work in Action dedicated to the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development has just been released.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Promoting the vote is social work in action

Social Work With Adults

"[Our] values and ethics place people’s rights to autonomy and self-determination at the heart of social work practice." [Image created by freepik.com ] Voting rights are human rights Barring exceptional and unexpected events, there will be a parliamentary election in the UK this year. In the BASW Annual Survey of Social Workers and Social Work , 68% of social workers felt they had a role to play in promoting voting, but only 19% had supported someone to do so.