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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 15th December 2023.

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Envisioning the Future of Social Service Workforce Planning: A Data-Driven Approach

Social Service Workforce

by Alex Collins, Senior Technical Advisor, Data for Impact (D4I) project, Palladium

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International Professional Exchange Programs of the Council of International Fellowship

International Federation of Social Workers

IFSW is delighted to share the opportunity presented by the 2024 National Branches of the Council of International Fellowship (CIF) to go abroad and connect with social workers from across […]

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Kappa Alpha Theta holds its annual Theta Day of Service

National Casa Gal

Since 2009, Thetas from all over the globe have volunteered and provided service in their respective communities. Read More. The post Kappa Alpha Theta holds its annual Theta Day of Service appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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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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A Childhood for Life. Social workers recommendations to improve the living conditions of children in low-income families and prevent the transmission of poverty in Norway

International Federation of Social Workers

The expert group on children in impoverished families in Norway, appointed on August 12, 2022, delivered a report titled “A Childhood for Life” on October 17, outlining recommendations to improve […]

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Rebecca Thomas Received Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award in Social Work

University of Connecticut

Professor Rebecca L. Thomas has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in Social Work to Sofia, Bulgaria, for the 2023-2024 academic year, from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Thomas teaches in the Policy Practice concentration at UConn School of Social Work (SSW) and is the director of the Center for International Social Work Studies at SSW.

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CQC delivers initial verdict on council adults’ services under new assurance system

Community Care

The Care Quality Commission has given its initial verdict on council adult social care services under its new local authority assurance system. The regulator included findings from an analysis of data and other published performance information from all 153 councils in its annual State of health and social care report, published last week. The assessment covered two of nine quality statements against which the CQC will be assessing authorities: care provision, integration and continuity, and as

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Malaysia's "Heroes Among Us" Campaign Drives Support for Social Workers

Social Service Workforce

by UNICEF Malaysia

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DHSC seeks new chief social worker for adults in £100k role

Community Care

The government has started its quest for a new chief social worker for adults, after Lyn Romeo announced her retirement after a decade in post. Applicants must be qualified social workers – though need not be currently registered – and be able to provide a “frontline perspective on policymaking” – though most of the essential criteria for the role concern leadership and policy experience and expertise (see box).

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‘It’s frustrating for everybody’: the impact of dementia diagnosis delays

The Guardian

People at a dementia cafe session in Swindon describe long waits for diagnosis, and knock-on delays in prescribing treatment Inequality leaving 115,000 dementia cases ‘undiagnosed’ in England Swindon has one of the worst dementia diagnosis rates in England. NHS England figures show that less than half of patients (49.7%) with the condition have a formal diagnosis.

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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.

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Minister sidesteps question on whether government will proceed with Mental Health Act reform

Community Care

A minister has sidestepped a question on whether the government will include a bill to reform the Mental Health Act (MHA) in next month’s King Speech. With the speech on 7 November marking the start of the last parliamentary session before the next election, it is the final chance for the government to reform the MHA in accordance with a commitment in the 2019 Conservative Party manifesto.