May 20, 2013

Human Needs Versus Human Rights: How Social Workers are Thinking About Their Work

Human Needs Versus Human Rights - How Social Workers are Thinking About Their Work 1

Confronting ethical dilemmas is one of the most important elements of being a social worker, and it’s how a social worker handles the question of what is morally right or wrong that most determines their success. No matter what area of social work they specialize in, there are inevitable conflicts between what clients need and their personal rights.

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What Is Administrative Professionals Week?

What Is Administrative Professionals Week

Gift baskets for Administrative Professional Week If you’re not in the loop about Administrative Professionals Week, it’s time to catch up. If you have no idea why or how this week got started, look back at its roots.   The Origins   It used to be called National Professional Secretaries Week back in 1952 when [...]

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9 to 5? Not Anymore – The Rise of Alternative Work Schedules

9 to 5 - Not Anymore - The Rise of Alternative Work Schedules 1

When you think about what you want from your career, a 9 to 5 schedule is probably not at the top of the list. But for most people, regular work hours seem like a necessary evil. According to the Bureau of Labor, alternative schedules have been popular since the 1990s, and by the start of the millennium, nearly 30 percent of full-time workers did not work 9 to 5.

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What To Do About Workplace Conflict

What To Do About Workplace Conflict

It can be an awful and nervous feeling to have to raise a grievance complaint at work, but as an employee, it is your right to do so. Most complaints are around the subject of terms of employment and working conditions, such as unfair pay. Others may stem from discrimination against anything from race and religion to gender and age.

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Not Everyone is Cut Out for the Corner Office

Not Everyone is Cut Out for the Corner Office 1

While we all dream of the corner office, not everyone has the stuff to make it there. And there’s no shame in that. Being a top executive takes a certain amount of skill, finesse and political know-how. Here are some of the qualities you need to make it to the top. See how they compare to your skills.

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