Mon.Dec 23, 2024

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A Christmas Eve Lesson

Children’s Defense Fund

By Marian Wright Edelman On December 24, 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the message at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on what would be his last Christmas Eve, titled A Christmas Sermon on Peace. Once again, on this Christmas Eve, I share some of that powerful lesson. In a season when many people sing carols praying for peace on earth, Dr.

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Year in Review: The New Social Worker’s Top 6 Articles for 2024.PLUS

The New Social Worker

The New Social Worker published 50 articles in 2024. Our list of Top 6 Articles for 2024 tells us the story of what social workers have been reading here. We look forward to seeing you, our readers, our friends, in 2025.

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How can the business community help its employees—and all workers—solve child care challenges? (Part One)

Child Care Aware

On Dec. 3-4, Child Care Aware of Americas Executive Director of Respite Care of America (RCoA) Fran Jamison and Senior Vice President of Program Impact Ariel Ford participated in the National Child Care Innovation Summit: Business Leaders in Action. The event, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC) , and presented by the David and Laura Merage Foundation , aimed to "dive deep" intohowthe business community can support their employ

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Clinical Philosophy

Why can others' fidgeting be so annoying? Why can the sound of other people eating be so annoying? Why can human-created noise more generally be so annoying? We've names these days for such conditions as when the agitative annoyance becomes so powerful as to drive ongoing avoidance: misokinesia and misophonia. If you look up psychological resources on these you'll find zilch.

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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.