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Film Review—Wicked Part One: The Personal Is the Political

The New Social Worker

At a time when desperately needed, the blended genius that created Wicked: Part One offers the magnificent beauty of hope. Review and commentary by SaraKay Smullens.

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Robert Joseph Taylor Interviewed by WEMU About African American Friendships

Michigan Social Work

Professor Robert Joseph Taylor spoke with WEMU about how unmarried African Americans form family-like relationships with their close friends to fulfill each other’s needs. “In general, women are closer to their friends than men and there are some differences in terms of friendship contact.

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£1bn boost to adult social care funding ‘not enough to cover costs’, warn leaders

Community Care

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Dedicated funding for adult social care in England will rise by just over £1bn next year, according to government plans. However, this falls far short of the estimated £1.8bn in extra costs facing councils , chiefly driven by rises in employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs) and the national living wage(NLW), the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has warned.

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Fernanda Cross Receives Career Development Grant

Michigan Social Work

Assistant Professor Fernanda Cross received a K01 Career Development grant from the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities for her project entitled “Enlace Familiar: Combating Mental Health Stigma, Improving Mental Health Literacy, Supporting Mental Health Discussions at Home, and Access to Care among Latinx Adolescents from Mixed Status Families.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Lexx Brown-James Speaks with SELF Magazine About Temperature Play

Michigan Social Work

Lexx Brown-James, director of the School’s Sexual Health Certificate Program, spoke with SELF magazine about how to incorporate temperature play into your sex life.

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