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Human Resources for Results (HRFR) Workforms

Jeanne Goodrich and Paula M. Singer. Human Resources for Results: The Right Person for the Right Job. Public Library Association, 2007.

Expanding on the highly effective PLA Results Series, Goodrich and Singer offer PLA colleagues a strategic approach to the human resources (HR) function in the library. The book focuses on a variety of possible projects and how to staff them, allowing each library to decide where and how to focus their attention. It includes everything needed to deploy HR strategically in the library and:

  • Align staff resources with what needs to be done
  • Identify the right people for the right jobs and develop meaningful job descriptions
  • Create a high-performance work force through performance plans, coaching, and evaluation
  • Retain the best and brightest by creating the culture, designing expectations, and building commitment

Packed with practical tools, this hands-on guide includes a familiar case study that illustrates how the information can be applied, along with twelve workforms to help you collect and organize the data you need to make informed HR decisions. Using this project-based approach, library directors, administrators and human resource managers can identify and motivate the right team members to achieve the library\u2019s goals and service priorities as identified in the planning process.

HRFR - Workform 1: Committee Charge

HRFR - Workform 2: Gap Analysis

HRFR - Workform 3: Position Description Questionnaire

HRFR - Workform 4: Job Description Template

HRFR - Workform 5: Recruitment Process

HRFR - Workform 6: Developing Interview Questions

HRFR - Workform 7: Reference Check Form

HRFR - Workform 8: Individual Performance Plan

HRFR - Workform 9: Performance Evaluation Tool

HRFR - Workform 10: Self-Evaluation

HRFR - Workform 11: New Employee Orientation

HRFR - Workform 12: Exit Interview Questionnaire