They’re a different breed. These kids are lazy. These Gen Z’ers aren’t ready for the workplace. These young people are so soft nowadays. I hear it regularly and I’ve heard it all before. I heard it all when millennials were first entering the workforce. The world has changed. The needs of a multi-generational workplace […]
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The Network for Social Work Management 4th Annual Forward Thinking Summit is happening virtually September 18-20, 2025. This year’s theme, Roots & Wings: 40 Years Strong, Building Bridges to an Equitable Future, honors NSWM’s legacy while focusing on the work ahead: mobilizing leadership across sectors to advance justice, inclusion, and systemic change. Just a few
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Social Work to Wealth Podcast, The Finance and Career Podcast for Social Workers Empowering you with practical tools for managing money, growing your career, and creating long-term financial success, so you can do more than just get by. On January 6, 2025, the Social Work to Wealth Podcast launched. The hosts, Taylor and Faith deep
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As you well know, my mission as a Social Work Career Empowerment Coach is to eliminate the outdated, narrow view of social work. MYTH: You have to leave social work if you want to make money. Social workers do not take a vow of poverty. Your social work skills are highly transferable, high-income skills. It’s
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Organizational Development Consultant: Empowering leaders to cultivate workplaces that prioritize overall wellness, psychological safety, innovation, and leadership development. YouTube Playlist: Successful Multi-Generational Workplaces 3 Leadership Lessons from a Gen X Social Worker – Multiple Generations in the Workplace 3 Career and Leadership Tips for Gen Z from a Gen X Social Worker – Multi-Generational
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September is Self-Care Awareness Month If you don’t want to, you don’t have to! You don’t have to: Follow someone else’s career path Say yes to every request for your assistance Participate on every committee or board Commit to overworking Monetize every hobby or interest Post every achievement, celebration, or challenge in the name of
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I’m Nicki Sanders, a master’s level social worker and nonprofit leader who specializes in career development, professional development, and organizational development. There’s also a bit of personal development thrown into the mix. I have many amazing things happening right now (I live in answered prayers) which has resulted in a bit more self-reflection and
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What I’ve encountered recently is a lot more professionals in a state of sheer confusion, unable to decide how to move forward but “needing” to move forward. • Busy but not feeling productive. • Hard on yourself for not doing the things you “need” to do. • Wanting to prioritize impact in your work
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Self-care is the practice of taking care of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life to promote health and wellness. International Self-Care Day is celebrated on July 24th. It stresses the importance of self-care as the cornerstone of wellness. On this day, individuals throughout the world are encouraged to make self-care a
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My ancestors were not free on July 4, 1776, when European colonizers marked nationhood – a celebration of their freedom from Great Britain. Yes, I believe that we (Black Americans) should celebrate Juneteenth. It is our Independence Day. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, but it didn’t instantly free
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