Human resources is an area of leadership that requires its own specialized knowledge, but many library managers and directors assume their roles without any background knowledge of HR or adequate training. This comprehensive toolkit, which has been vetted by HR professionals as well as an attorney who specializes in employment law, is here to fill those gaps. Taking you through the lifecycle of an employee, and also providing a framework to develop skills and confidence, in this book you will learn
ways to incorporate an EDI lens into your employee processes, starting with accurately crafted job descriptions that are posted on diverse job boards;
tips for hiring and onboarding new staff;
advice on individual employee development and retention, from the importance of continuing education to methods for increasing staff engagement and strengthening morale;
considerations for treating all employees equitably to maintain a welcoming and inclusive space for staff from marginalized populations;
an overview of the essential HR laws that come into play, helping you navigate difficult situations like discipline and termination;
first-hand accounts of HR successes and challenges; and
how to create a personalized structure around your HR learning and put it into practice, using a variety of worksheets, questions for reflection, templates, and tools provided in the book.
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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