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Brain-Friendly Work Environments: What Does that Mean and Why Does It Matter?
https://www.social-current.org/2023/03/brain-friendly-work-environments-what-does-that-mean-and-why-does-it-matter/

Today’s workforce expects fulfillment and sustainable culture change The workforce crisis continues Workforce trends clearly demonstrate that staff expects leaders to move beyond pre-pandemic, top-down, employee recognition and self-care initiatives To truly partner with them to improve engagement, retention, equity, and communication, the workforce of today expects leaders to...

March 13 Federal Update: President Releases Budget Request for FY2024
https://www.social-current.org/2023/03/march-13-federal-update-president-releases-budget-request-for-fy2024/

Last Thursday, President Biden released a $69 trillion spending request for the fiscal year 2024 The Presidential Budget Request is merely a recommendation – appropriations committees in both chambers of Congress will draft their proposals However, the budget does represent the president’s priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins on Oct...

Feb. 27 Federal Update: Sen. Fetterman Builds Mental Health Awareness on the Hill
https://www.social-current.org/2023/02/feb-27-federal-update-sen-fetterman-builds-mental-health-awareness-on-the-hill/

On Feb 15, Sen John Fetterman (D-Pa) voluntarily checked himself in to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression, setting off a heated national debate about self-care and leadership While on the campaign trail last year, Fetterman suffered a stroke which impacted his cognitive abilities and reportedly...

Free Training and Technical Assistance Opportunity for Law Enforcement Agencies
https://www.social-current.org/2023/02/free-training-and-technical-assistance-opportunity-for-law-enforcement-agencies/

The Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, and Social Current are offering free training and technical assistance to law enforcement agencies looking to improve workforce retention and officer well-being This 18-month initiative has 12 spots for law enforcement agencies to join All types of agencies are welcome, including but not...

Feb. 13 Federal Update: President Biden Delivers State of the Union Address
https://www.social-current.org/2023/02/feb-13-federal-update-president-biden-delivers-state-of-the-union-address/

Last Tuesday, President Biden delivered his State of the Union address, which outlined his policy priorities for the first two years of his term In one of the most animated environments for a State of the Union speech in recent decades, which included much back-and-forth between the president and the audience, Biden...