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Study Examines Relationship Between Maternal Employment and Child Maltreatment

University of Connecticut

Associate Professor Meg Feely co-authored a paper published in Social Service Review that examines the relationship between maternal employment and the risk for child maltreatment. The paper was selected as the editor’s choice article and the only article in the volume available to the public via open access. The editor’s choice are articles that best embody the mission of the journal to publish work that is both empirically and theoretically rigorous, while also being of wide general interest.

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Running between classrooms and bunkers, Ukraine’s social work students show resilience and dedication!

International Federation of Social Workers

Today I lived the life of social work students in Ukraine, from the classroom to the bunker.

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Sonia Harb to Serve as Michigan League for Public Policy Board Chair

Michigan Social Work

ENGAGE Strategist Sonia Harb has been appointed board chair of the Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) in January 2024. MLPP is a nonpartisan policy institute that addresses poverty and analyzes the impact of state and federal budgets and policies on residents with low incomes. “Engaging community and supporting grassroots advocacy is near and dear to my heart and the work the League is doing in that space is transformative,” she said.

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New Leadership and Critical Discussions in Latest Issue of International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics

International Federation of Social Workers

IFSW is delighted to announce a new era for the International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics with the appointment of Robert McKinney as the new editor.

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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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M. Candace Christensen Named a U-M Public Engagement Faculty Fellow

Michigan Social Work

Associate Professor M. Candace Christensen has been named a Public Engagement Faculty Fellow by the U-M Office of the Vice President for Research. The fellowship offers an opportunity for faculty members to consider how they can prioritize outward engagement in their scholarly activity and translate it into meaningful public impacts. “My vision for who I want to be as a professional scholar in 5-10 years is to be exceptionally proficient at translating my own research, but also a guide, mentor,

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THE SOCIAL PILLAR AND THE FUTURE OF THE EU SOCIAL AGENDA

International Federation of Social Workers

After enduring decades of neoliberal policy making that advocated for a small state and promoted the market as the primary instrument for the efficient allocation of jobs and resources, the […]

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Critical Proposals in Social Work

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Special Issue “Capitalist Crisis, Right-Wing Movements, Ongoing Rebellions, and Social Struggles” The Journal Critical Proposals in Social Work – Propuestas Críticas en Trabajo Social- is an academic publication of the Department of Social Work at the University of Chile, aiming to foster debate and the development of proposals in response to the impacts of capitalism, inequality, and oppression affecting various sectors of society.

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Daphne Watkins’ Book Receives 2024 Most Promising New Textbook Award

Michigan Social Work

Professor Daphne Watkins’ book "Secondary Data in Mixed Methods Research" has won a 2024 Most Promising New Textbook Award from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association. The award recognizes excellence in first edition textbooks and learning materials. Works are judged by textbook authors and subject matter experts for their merits in four areas: pedagogy, content/scholarship, writing, and appearance and design.

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Exploring Feelings

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Many types of mental health treatment include some form of exploring feelings. In Neurodynamic Couples Therapy, exploring feelings is the pathway to metabolizing and integrating them into a cohesive sense of self and relationships and creating a bond of empathy and understanding between partners. The primary technique we use to explore feelings is what we call “following threads.

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Aged care workers to get 23% average pay boost as union heralds move as ‘one of the best outcomes’ ever achieved

The Guardian

Health Services Union secretary says new benchmark pay rate will make sector competitive with public health system Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Aged care workers will receive an average pay rise of 23% after the Fair Work Commission delivered its decision in a long-running work value case.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.