Description

Book Synopsis
Complete with illuminating case studies and worksheets that guide readers to develop a personal framework for individual learning, this toolkit is an easy-to-use handbook of the basic HR functions of a public library.

Table of Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Part I — HR Toolbox—Recruit and Onboard
  • Chapter 1 — Job Descriptions and Job Ads
  • Chapter 2 — The Interview and Hiring Process
  • Chapter 3 — Salary and Benefits
  • Chapter 4 — Onboarding
  • Chapter 5 — Personnel Policies and Procedures
  • Part II — HR Toolbox—Develop and Retain
  • Chapter 6 — Feedback and Evaluation
  • Chapter 7 — Continual Training and Growth
  • Chapter 8 — Employee Engagement and Strengthening Morale
  • Part III — HR Toolbox—Depart and Reassess
  • Chapter 9 — Staffing Needs and Succession Planning
  • Chapter 10 — Legal Issues
  • Chapter 11 — Discipline and Termination
  • Chapter 12 — Offboarding
  • Chapter 13 — Applying Your Learning Answers
  • Part IV — Toolkit
  • Sample 1.1 — Job Description Worksheet
  • Sample 1.2 — Job Ad Worksheet
  • Sample 2.1 — Hiring Philosophy Worksheet
  • Sample 2.2 — Hiring Checklist
  • Sample 2.3 — Interview Question Worksheet
  • Sample 2.4 — Rubric Creation Worksheet
  • Sample 3.1 — Compensation Philosophy Worksheet
  • Sample 5.1 — Manager Onboarding Checklist
  • Sample 5.2 — Manager Training Checklist
  • Sample 6.1 — Communication Styles Worksheet
  • Sample 6.2 — SMART Goals Worksheet
  • Sample 7.1 — Training Framework Reflection Sheet
  • Sample 8.1 — Core Values Worksheet
  • Sample 9.1 — Succession Planning Checklist
  • Sample 10.1 — When to Call an Attorney
  • Sample 11.1 — Discipline Philosophy
  • Sample 11.2 — Discipline and Termination Checklist
  • Sample 11.3 — Written Warning Worksheet
  • Sample 12.1 — Manager Offboarding Checklist
  • Index

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      Publisher: MP-ALA American Library Assoc
      Publication Date: 8/31/2022 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780838938393, 978-0838938393
      ISBN10: 0838938396
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Complete with illuminating case studies and worksheets that guide readers to develop a personal framework for individual learning, this toolkit is an easy-to-use handbook of the basic HR functions of a public library.

      Table of Contents
      • Acknowledgments
      • Introduction
      • Part I — HR Toolbox—Recruit and Onboard
      • Chapter 1 — Job Descriptions and Job Ads
      • Chapter 2 — The Interview and Hiring Process
      • Chapter 3 — Salary and Benefits
      • Chapter 4 — Onboarding
      • Chapter 5 — Personnel Policies and Procedures
      • Part II — HR Toolbox—Develop and Retain
      • Chapter 6 — Feedback and Evaluation
      • Chapter 7 — Continual Training and Growth
      • Chapter 8 — Employee Engagement and Strengthening Morale
      • Part III — HR Toolbox—Depart and Reassess
      • Chapter 9 — Staffing Needs and Succession Planning
      • Chapter 10 — Legal Issues
      • Chapter 11 — Discipline and Termination
      • Chapter 12 — Offboarding
      • Chapter 13 — Applying Your Learning Answers
      • Part IV — Toolkit
      • Sample 1.1 — Job Description Worksheet
      • Sample 1.2 — Job Ad Worksheet
      • Sample 2.1 — Hiring Philosophy Worksheet
      • Sample 2.2 — Hiring Checklist
      • Sample 2.3 — Interview Question Worksheet
      • Sample 2.4 — Rubric Creation Worksheet
      • Sample 3.1 — Compensation Philosophy Worksheet
      • Sample 5.1 — Manager Onboarding Checklist
      • Sample 5.2 — Manager Training Checklist
      • Sample 6.1 — Communication Styles Worksheet
      • Sample 6.2 — SMART Goals Worksheet
      • Sample 7.1 — Training Framework Reflection Sheet
      • Sample 8.1 — Core Values Worksheet
      • Sample 9.1 — Succession Planning Checklist
      • Sample 10.1 — When to Call an Attorney
      • Sample 11.1 — Discipline Philosophy
      • Sample 11.2 — Discipline and Termination Checklist
      • Sample 11.3 — Written Warning Worksheet
      • Sample 12.1 — Manager Offboarding Checklist
      • Index

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