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Don't forget to check out the 2023 State of the Social Service Workforce Report! We examine the evolution of #socialservice workforce strengthening at the global level as well as in three specific countries: #Romania, #Uganda and #Vietnam. Check it out▶️https://loom.ly/uWufnkc

#Aligning Facilities Management with Nigeria's Socioeconomic Programs for Sustainable Growth_ Facilities management is a crucial aspect of Nigeria's socioeconomic development, and it's essential that we align it with the country's growth strategies. By doing so, we can ensure sustainable growth, improve infrastructure, and support economic development. _Key Positions_ 1. _Infrastructure Development_: Facilities management should be integrated into Nigeria's infrastructure development plans to ensure efficient maintenance and operation of public infrastructure. 2. _Economic Growth_: Facilities management should be recognized as a key sector contributing to Nigeria's economic growth, and policies should support its development. 3. _Social Welfare Intervention_: Facilities management services should be incorporated into social welfare programs to improve the quality of life for citizens. 4. _Government Expenditures_: The current government expenditures on infrastructure and social welfare interventions should be reflected in facilities management services to ensure effective allocation of resources. _Government Current Expenditures Value (Fy 2024)_ - Infrastructure: ₦2.5 trillion (Fy 2024 budget) - Social Welfare Interventions: ₦700 billion (Fy 2024 budget) _Reflection of Facilities Management Services on Nigeria's Economy_ - Improved infrastructure maintenance and operation: 15% increase in infrastructure lifespan - Enhanced social welfare services delivery: 20% increase in social welfare program effectiveness - Increased economic growth through facilities management services: 5% GDP growth - Job creation and skills development in the facilities management sector: 10,000 new jobs - Improved quality of life for citizens: 25% increase in citizen satisfaction _Recommendations_ 1. Collaborate with policymakers to develop supportive policies. 2. Invest in skills development and training. 3. Embrace technology and innovation. 4. Encourage private sector participation. 5. Develop a regulatory framework. By aligning facilities management with Nigeria's socioeconomic programs, we can drive sustainable growth, improve infrastructure, and support economic development.

An average Lagos employee is hard - working.you properly wake up by 4:30 am or 5:00 am depending on your distance to your work place, face traffic jam and possibly get to office late some even get queried for coming late. On top of this, is the high inflation rate hitting everybody both the poor and rich courtesy of bad leadership and poor economic decision of our government.Even our take home pay leaves us at the bus stop, can no longer take us home😢. I began to ponder😔 👉 What ways can employers help employees. Employers can increase pay and if possible pay in dollars. Employers can either encourage flexible work arrangement or get a staff bus. Employers can create accommodation for temporal stay for employees that can not afford to go home everyday. Let your gifting be food stuff based and monetary, don't spend so much on social functions. Be more concerned about employees mental health and well being. For employees, cut down on unnecessary luxury, cook your food, bond with family members more to push through this difficult moment, explore other legal streams of income, have a farm or garden if you can, go to local market and buy in bulk. Eat healthy to avoid hospital bills. Save in dollars, pounds and euros if possible.Take life each day at a time. Be more prayerful and spiritual.Don't be in competition with anybody. For employers, we know you too are affected in this epidemic of hardship. Implement LEAN management, increase your selling price or service charges to reflect the inflation rate, reduce waste.etc value your employees they are your assets.

Workplace health and safety is a right of every worker ; be it in the informal sector or the formal sector . As organizations, it is important that we prioritize the welfare of our workers more than only focusing on the profits!!! The more the healthier our workforce is , the more the profits we gain as an organization. You'd find that most organizations that do not promote and initiate health and safety in the workplace often face massive turnover costs of hiring and bringing in new labour , all because the current labour has either become weak due to workplace health issues or has actually left the organization because of its unsafe working conditions. In a country such as Zimbabwe, our responsible government institutions and stakeholders due to the economic crisis , may not have the adequate resources to fund our organizations in the welfare of worker's safety and health but it does not mean that there are not certain ways we as an organization can implement to ensure that our workers are safe . Why can't we invest our resources into the welfare of workers? Why can't we have initiatives whereby as organizations, captains of the industries meet and share ideas on how best we can be innovative in bringing a healthy working environment?? food for thought to organizations #educatingorganizations# #humanresources#

🏠 Access to safe and secure housing is a fundamental human right. Today is World Day of Social Justice – aimed to help us recognise there are still many barriers that prevent millions of people from living a fair life. Meet Paul. He was homeless and living out of his car before he was referred to our Housing and Care Connections (HCC) program in late 2022. HCC supports vulnerable older people who do not have family or friends to help them research, apply for, and set up support services, like home care and housing. Paul ran a successful boat manufacturing business in Indonesia before COVID hit in 2020. Paul lost his business and moved back to Australia but was later injured in a workplace accident. With no income, Paul could not afford to live in a private rental and became homeless. Thankfully, Paul was referred to the HCC program and dedicated Case Manager Amy Yuen, who found him transitional accommodation in Rowville, where he’ll live until a more permanent home can be found. Paul describes Amy as his “angel” and says he’s enjoying the safety and comfort of living in the home and tending to a garden. Amy – who helps up to 15 people each year find a home – says HCC fills a gap in the system for those who need others to advocate for them. “People may have language barriers, mental health problems or bad experiences with the social welfare system in the past, which make it harder for them to seek help. I get a lot of satisfaction in seeing people take back control of their lives and improve their quality of living.” If you would like more info on the HCC program (cities of Knox and Whitehorse only), call 1300 698 624. #WorldDayofSocialJustice #WDSJ24 #Housing #AffordableHousing #SocialHousing #HomeAndCareConnections

Dicky Chow, Head of Healthcare & Social Innovation, 團結香港基金 Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF), Dorothy Yeung, MPH, Assistant Researcher, OHKF, and Lillian Shu, Intern, OHKF, wrote a commentary on the standardization of advance care planning (ACP) for citizens to make their fine life planning.   The three recommend strengthening the cooperation between the government and relevant sectors, particularly the 醫院管理局 (HA) and organizations with practical experience in the community. The following principles can be considered for the development of a standardized ACP framework, including: first, increasing the participation of the HA and various social welfare organizations to ensure effective communication and cooperation among all parties involved; second, strengthening the training of professionals in the field of end-of life care to improve their service quality and professional level; third, enhancing the eHealth system to realize data sharing and promote efficiency in resource allocation; and fourth, conducting empirical research for unceasing improvement and refinement of the ACP framework by continuously collecting opinions and suggestions from the public.   They proposed the authorities to provide systematic ACP training courses for staff at all levels and appropriate professional counselling services for citizens with different health status so that their medical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs can be met. As a result, the citizens likely are enabled to live out their final years according to their own wishes.   Read the Article: https://bit.ly/3xECUcf   Adding Life To Years: Comprehensive End-Of-Life Care For All Full Report: https://bit.ly/4cN1pCM Press Release: https://bit.ly/4cnp3WI

🇬🇧 I've been working with Aġenzija Sedqa within the Foundation for Social Welfare Services for the past 27 years! As a Social Work graduate, I've dedicated my career seeking to make a positive impact in people’s lives through the interventions and services that our agency offers. For 6 years, I worked in the Care Services, offering support to individuals and families who had alcohol-related difficulties. Over the past 21 years, I've been working in the Prevention Services of Aġenzija Sedqa. My current role is Senior Prevention Professional II and my work includes being involved in the organisation of the S.A.F.E. Programme to deliver preventive interventions across workplaces and also I give my input in preventive interventions in schools and the community in general. When asked what’s the secret recipe that kept me working within Aġenzija Sedqa all these years, the answer is the immense satisfaction of empowering individuals with life skills, steering them towards healthier, addiction-free lifestyles. Our job is dynamic and it caters to diverse audiences and to deliver it effectively it requires a dose of enthusiasm and passion, coupled up with the willingness to take initiative and an openness for feedback and lifelong learning from both local and international sources. Teamwork and the ability to seek guidance and support when necessary from your superiors will fulfill the correct equation. The message that I want to conclude with is: Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If you're facing challenges, know that FSWS is here for you every step of the way. Together, we can overcome any obstacle and build a brighter future.

The care sector has faced major recruitment and retention challenges in recent years. ➡ As work-related stress and burnout hit staff, low pay and the cost of living crisis have compounded the issue. ➡ This is happening as the demand for social care is rising as the population ages.  ➡ In response to these challenges, Essex County Council is the first to fund a Care England-backed employee assistance programme (EAP) to support its care sector workers. Essex County Council Vivup Perkbox Care England Essex Care Association https://lnkd.in/err4Dssm

Small concrete actions are enough to improve your habits and lifestyle: it is with this belief that BSL Battery - Industrial has joined the "𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬". This project is carried out in partnership with BSL Battery - Industrial and Huizhou Central Hospital, and the company's Health check Day activities are part of the welfare projects we organize and promote to improve the balance between private and work life. Specifically, our choice to provide BSL Battery - Industrial personnel with the opportunity to easily approach this subject outside of work is intended to stimulate interest and experience its benefits, raising awareness of the importance of prevention. All participants participated in the project with great enthusiasm, stating that they observed its benefits in their own daily lives and recommending that colleagues also participate. #BSLBATT #project #participated #colleagues #bslteam #experience #Health #partnership #Hospital #lifestyle

The Administration Officer Mr . Choi Hoi Wai of Hong Kong Council of Social Services welcome the new era of innovation and technology He stated that the application of big data and artificial intelligence is widespread in all walks of life, and the social welfare sector is no exception. There are many development opportunities, but at the same time, there are also many problems to face. At the " HKCSS + Summit and Expo" held last month, the "Jockey Club Seniors Walking Project" shared its experience in creating a data platform and tried to integrate the data of more than 50 service agencies handling cases of depressed elderly people. During the period, they faced various difficulties, including Internet speed, security, frontline staff being unfamiliar with the system etc. were later solved one by one with the help of the team from the Council of Social Sciences and the University of Hong Kong, so that the data platform could play its role. Data analysis and assistance were used to adjust strategies and to provide more accurate and appropriate services. In addition, when it comes to digitizing traditional paper-based work, cost-effectiveness is an important consideration. For some smaller social welfare organizations, the expense ratio involved in adding an information technology position is very high but this can be reduced through a shared platform. Participating institutions bear the burden in this regard and the government provides corresponding programs in this regard. The government cloud facility service launched by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer in 2020 currently has more than 450 digital services and application systems operating on the platform. The centralized management of the cloud platform can not only quickly and flexibly allocate computing power but also effectively strengthen network data security management reduces network risks. These technologies and infrastructure can also be applied to the social welfare sector to provide flexible and efficient solutions and promote the innovative development of social services.