Fri.Sep 06, 2024

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Burundi: ‘We must work together to ensure that social workers receive the necessary support, training, and recognition they deserve’

International Federation of Social Workers

On 12 April 2024, the National Association of Social Workers in Burundi (NASWA-BURUNDI), in collaboration with the Ministry of National Solidarity, Social Affairs, Human Rights and Gender, and with the […]

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The passing of CDF Board Emeritus Leonard Riggio

Children’s Defense Fund

Children’s Defense Fund mourns the passing of our dear friend and emeritus board member, Leonard Riggio. Mr. Riggio is best known for founding the Barnes and Noble Booksellers. But we know him as a stalwart advocate for “the unfinished business of the Civil Rights Movement” and his generosity in supporting the development of Children’s Defense Fund’s Alex Haley Farm, where the Langston Hughes Library and the Leonard Riggio-WIlliam Lynch Chapel stand as testaments to his philanthropic commitment

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Burundi : « Nous devons travailler ensemble pour garantir que les travailleurs et travailleuses sociaux reçoivent le soutien, la formation et la reconnaissance qu’ils et elles méritent »

International Federation of Social Workers

Le 12 avril 2024, l’Association Nationale des Travailleurs Sociaux du Burundi (NASWA-BURUNDI), en collaboration avec le Ministère de la Solidarité Nationale, des Affaires Sociales, des Droits de l’Homme et du […]

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Nuclear Verdicts in Obstetrics Show the Risk of Malpractice Claims — What Are the Root Causes?

Relias

The landscape of obstetric care is evolving rapidly, but not always in ways that benefit healthcare providers. One of the most pressing issues today is the rise of “nuclear verdicts” in obstetrics — staggering malpractice awards that exceed $10 million. For example: In 2023, A Pennsylvania jury awarded $183 million to the family of a boy born with severe brain injuries due to a delayed C-section at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

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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 Back to School Prayer

Children’s Defense Fund

September and the beginning of fall are traditionally thought of as “back to school” season. Whether students and their teachers have been in their classrooms for just a few days or a few weeks already, this is usually the time when routines start settling in, and school days return to familiar patterns. This year, the first week of September was disrupted by a terrible tragedy that has become its own all-too-familiar routine in our nation: headlines about another school shooting.

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Council groupings chosen to test regional commissioning of care placements

Community Care

The government has selected two groups of councils to test the commissioning and delivery of looked-after children’s placements at a regional level. Greater Manchester and the South East have been chosen as pathfinders for so-called regional care co-operatives (RCCs), under which individual councils pool their resources and plan placements centrally.