While there’s a discussion about how wide the gender pay gap currently is, there’s no doubt that it persists in 2021 and more significantly impact women of color. As a society, we still have a long way to go to close the gender pay gap, but knowing how to solve this ongoing problem is more […]

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Every organization faces conflicts now and then, even if rules and procedures are strictly in place. Miscommunication, misunderstanding, and disagreement happen. But when they are not resolved immediately, they lead to workplace conflicts. When trivial issues turn into conflicts, they disturb the workplace and affect productivity. Workplace conflicts spread negative vibes in an organization. Practical […]

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2020 was filled with unprecedented events in all facets of life, and, as many have noted across the globe, the year became a landmark for the call to action against racism. From the incident in Central Park, where a white woman called the police on a black bird watcher, to the murder of George Floyd […]

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Maybe I am a hopeless romantic, but I believe that workplace environments are akin in many ways to romantic relationships. If we spend the majority of our time in a certain place, doing certain things, we should love it, just as we should love a romantic partner.  Both need some degree of give and take […]

View Full Article - Pain or Pleasure: What do You Feel When You Go to Work

The rapid spread of COVID-19 across the United States caused a serious disruption in the daily lives of most American workers. Although many people are able to work from home, or are still working under “essential employee” status, others have been laid off or furloughed.  The Healthcare Sector In the healthcare industry, doctors and nurses, […]

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Participant, the leading media company dedicated to entertainment that inspires audiences to engage in positive social change, launched the Care For The People Who Care For You campaign in partnership with the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) to galvanize support for domestic workers amid the novel coronavirus crisis. The digital initiative centers around a video, […]

View Full Article - Participant Launches Partnership Campaign to Support Domestic Workers Amid Covid-19 Crisis

The only thing I ever got from a networking event was a stack of business cards until I changed my mindset. When I was a new social worker, I underestimated the value of connections related to my ability to boost my social work income. I only thought that networking could improve my upward mobility. Now […]

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Have you ever come across an online job ad for a position that was simply too good to be true? Or, maybe you’ve found a posting that blatantly excluded the employer’s name, website, and other critical information. If so, you may have stumbled upon a fraudulent ad. While online job boards allow candidates to apply […]

View Full Article - Spot a Scam: How Job Seekers Can Protect Themselves from Online Employment Fraud

The NASW Iowa Chapter (NASW-IA) worked with the NASW Foundation and the University of Iowa School of Social Work, in 2018-2019, to assess the Iowa social work labor force. The initiative was funded by a generous $50,000 grant from the Telligen Community Initiative. “We wanted to gather information in a concise and organized way that would […]

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Social Work is not a high-paid profession; we all know this and we didn’t get into this field because we want to become rich. But, if we can’t be comfortable taking care of our own financial commitments, we won’t be in the position to give ourselves fully to our clients when they need us, whether […]

View Full Article - 10 Ways to Diversify Your Social Work Income in 2019

While a well-seasoned and dedicated staff can be a terrific resource for any business, hiring the right professional to fill a position can be an even more important concern for nonprofits. Lacking the funds and additional resources of their commercial counterparts and competitors can place many nonprofits at a distinct disadvantage. By addressing the issues […]

View Full Article - Why Efforts to Hire and Maintain the Best Staff Can Be Critical for Nonprofits

Like most comms professionals, I have a curiosity about learning. Be it about the latest craze on social media, or the newest news platform that I could try and get my organisation into. I have been fairly diligent about keeping my skills set up-to-date. Regularly attending industry training courses, as well as embarking on a […]

View Full Article - Networking – The Best Way to Keep Learning on the Job

Social work leadership has transformed into actual practice from research. While the primary definition of transformational leadership remains the same, researchers and experts believe its practical implications show more promising and better results – especially in the context of social work. Leaders who work in close collaboration with their subordinates to achieve a common goal […]

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Being a jerk to your employees may actually improve your well-being, but only for a short while, suggests new research on abusive bosses co-authored by a Michigan State University business scholar. Bullying and belittling employees starts to take its toll on a supervisor’s mental state after about a week, according to the study, which is […]

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Only seven states in the United States have mandatory paid sick leave laws; yet, fifteen states have passed preemptive legislation prohibiting localities from passing sick leave. Despite this resistance, paid sick leave is starting to gain momentum as a social justice issue with important implications for health and wellness. But what are the implications for […]

View Full Article - Insult to Injury: U.S. Workers Without Paid Sick Leave Suffer from Mental Distress

Many assume that most workplaces are meritocracies where effort is rewarded by advancement and success. But as companies in the United States strive to accommodate greater racial and ethnic diversity, this premise has proved questionable for women and non-white men. Broadly-designed efforts to incorporate black workers into positions where they are underrepresented, particularly in professional […]

View Full Article - Increasing Workplace Diversity: The Glass Escalator Phenomenon in Female Dominated Professions

There are many benefits of being a social worker, and this article is going to focus on how and why you should get your social work degree. Start looking at social work personal statements examples and get a feel for what is expected early. You will also be able to measure your own enthusiasm versus […]

View Full Article - Social Work Degree: To Be or Not To Be

Social Workers often work with trauma survivors and enter into the deepest parts of a victim’s psyches in an effort to help them transcend the often dark and debilitating symptoms which stem from trauma. Social Workers also experience direct and indirect trauma as part of their jobs and yet are often left out of the […]

View Full Article - A Qualitative Understanding of Trauma From A Helping Professional

Human trafficking, particularly sex trafficking, has garnered significant attention and resources in recent years. While efforts are being made to provide support services to survivors, one crucial aspect that often receives inadequate attention is employment and training. It is essential to address the barriers that prevent sex trafficking survivors from finding meaningful employment outside the […]

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All across the country, graduates are taking advantage of various loan repayment programs to help lower their monthly payments and improve their lives. If you plan to work for a nonprofit or in the public sector, it’s smart to explore all of the loan repayment options in front of you – including loan forgiveness. When […]

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