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Human Resource Networking Event
5/16/2014

Geographic Member/Other Cost:    $10

Full/CE Member Cost:                  $10

Join your peers for a lively discussion of the latest issues facing human resources and fiscal officers.

Please email any agenda items you are interested in discussing to Desiree Cutright, DCutright@wcpl.info .
Location: New NEO Office
1580 Georgetown Rd.
Hudson, OH 44236

There are currently 11 spots remaining out of 38




Human Resource Networking Event
11/14/2014

Geographic Member/Other Cost:    $10
Full/CE Member Cost:                   $10


Join your peers for a lively discussion of the latest issues facing human resources.
Please email any agenda items you are interested in discussing to Desiree Cutright.
Location: Medina County District Library
210 South Broadway St.
Medina, OH 44256

There are currently 21 spots remaining out of 40




HR Networking Event
3/20/2015

Geographic Member/Other Cost:    $12
Full/CE Member Cost:             $12

Join your peers for a lively discussion of the latest issues facing human resources.
Please email any agenda items you are interested in discussing to Yvette Wasko.
 
Location: Akron-Summit County Public Library
60 South High St.
Akron, OH 44236

There are currently 2 spots remaining out of 30




Something to Talk About: Creating Dialogue and Transforming Viewpoints Through Library and Community Collaboration
6/9/2015

Geographic Member/Other Cost:    $50
Full/CE Member Cost:             $25

Join Lacy Wolfe for ideas on how your library can create programs to encourage a community-wide conversation on underlying racial, political, etc. issues.
Participants will learn and begin to master:
  • How to effectively approach and communicate with community partners
  • How to develop programs that appeal to various audiences
  • How to start a conversation on a community-wide scale

 
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect

There are currently 25 spots remaining out of 25




Smoothing Out The Workplace Transitions
6/18/2015

Geographic Member/Other Cost:    $50
Full/CE Member Cost:             $25

There are all sorts of reasons a library position might become vacant, whether planned or unexpected. What have you done to ensure a smooth transition? Can someone step into your role and cover at least the basics until you come back? 
 
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect

There are currently 23 spots remaining out of 25




HR Networking Event
9/11/2015

Geographic Member/Other Cost:    $15
Full/CE Member Cost:             $15

Join your peers for a lively discussion of the latest issues facing human resources.
Please email any agenda items you are interested in discussing to Yvette Wasko.
Location: NEO Office
1580 Georgetown Rd.
Hudson, OH 44236

There are currently 7 spots remaining out of 30




HR Networking Event
11/6/2015

Geographic Member/Other Cost:    $15
Full/CE Member Cost:             $15

Join your peers for a lively discussion of the latest issues facing human resources.
Please email any agenda items you are interested in discussing to Yvette Wasko.
Location: NEO Office
1580 Georgetown Rd.
Hudson, OH 44236

There are currently 8 spots remaining out of 30




Electronic Records Management
1/1/2016

Everyone creates records in the course of doing their jobs, and in today’s increasingly digital office environment those records are likely to be in electronic formats.  Managing electronic records can be challenging—there may be multiple copies in various locations, a lack of appropriate storage, or records may be in difficult formats such as email.  Susan Hernandez, Digital Archivist and Systems Librarian at the Cleveland Museum of Art, will provide an overview of electronic records management, discuss strategies for organizing and managing electronic records, and offer ideas for collaborating with information technology professionals. 

Presenter:  Susan Hernandez
Susan Hernandez is the Digital Archivist and Systems Librarian at the Cleveland Museum of Art where her duties include training museum staff in electronic records management, creating and updating records schedules, overseeing library and archives databases, systems, web presence, and digitization program, accessioning and processing electronic records, and serving on the development team for the museum’s institutional repository. Susan received her MA in History, Archives, and Museum Studies from Duquesne University and earned her Digital Archives Specialist Certificate from the Society of American Archivists in 2013.

When you receive your confirmation of registration for this archive the link to the archive will be included in the confirmation email.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect





A Day for Human Resources
2/18/2016

Cost:                                     $165
Cost w/ Bronze Discount         $127.50
Cost w/ Silver Discount           $ 90
Cost w/ Gold Discount            $ 15
Lunch included
(It’s never too late to save your library money. NEO Discounts are pro-rated! Call us today to sign up!)

Human Resource Managemant can be very challenging.  Join your peers for a day of employment law updates and more.  Watch the website for more details.
 
Location: NEO Office
1580 Georgetown Rd.
Hudson, OH 44236

There are currently 6 spots remaining out of 30




HR Networking Event
5/6/2016

   Cost:   $15 for all


Join your peers for a lively discussion of the latest issues facing human resources.
Please email any agenda items you are interested in discussing to Yvette Wasko.
Location: NEO Office
1580 Georgetown Rd.
Hudson, OH 44236

There are currently 6 spots remaining out of 25




Training Chat
7/7/2016

FREE to all

Now is your opportunity to chat with other library staff that conduct training for staff or patrons.  Bring your challenges and we will solve them together.  No need to leave the library just 45 minutes to talk to your colleagues.

Competency:  Staff Training and Patron Instruction

Facilitator:  Melissa Lattanzi, CE Coordinator
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect

There are currently 46 spots remaining out of 50




HR Networking Event
9/16/2016

   Cost:   $15 for all


Join your peers for a lively discussion of the latest issues facing human resources.
Please email any agenda items you are interested in discussing to Yvette Wasko.


This class was a popular class and it is full. Please email Melissa Lattanzi, lattanzm@neo-rls.org to be put on a waiting list and an additional class may be added for the future.


HR Networking Event
11/18/2016

   Cost:   $15 for all


Join your peers for a lively discussion of the latest issues facing human resources.
Please email any agenda items you are interested in discussing to Yvette Wasko.
Location: NEO Office
1580 Georgetown Rd.
Hudson, OH 44236


This class was a popular class and it is full. Please email Melissa Lattanzi, lattanzm@neo-rls.org to be put on a waiting list and an additional class may be added for the future.


HR Networking Event
2/24/2017

   Cost:   $15 for all


Join your peers for a lively discussion of the latest issues facing human resources.
Please email any agenda items you are interested in discussing to Yvette Wasko.
Location: Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library
3512 Darrow Rd.
Stow, OH 44224

There are currently 14 spots remaining out of 40




HR Networking Event
5/12/2017

Cost:   $15 for all

Join your peers for a lively discussion of the latest issues facing human resources.
Please email any agenda items you are interested in discussing to Yvette Wasko.
Location: Geauga County Public Library
Administrative Center
Chardon, OH 44024

There are currently 11 spots remaining out of 35




HR Networking Event
9/29/2017

Cost:   $15 for all

Join your peers for a lively discussion of the latest issues facing human resources.
Please email any agenda items you are interested in discussing to Yvette Wasko.
Location: Lorain Public Library
North Ridgeville Branch
35700 Bainbridge Rd , OH
North Ridgeville, OH 44039


This class was a popular class and it is full. Please email Melissa Lattanzi, lattanzm@neo-rls.org to be put on a waiting list and an additional class may be added for the future.


Best Practices in Performance Documentation
8/21/2018

Proper employee performance documentation can protect a library from future litigation and benefits its employees by providing concrete and specific feedback on areas in need of improvement.
This webinar will explore:

  • How to document performance

  • Scoring perils

  • How to deliver difficult performance evaluations

Presenter:
Sara Hodgson is the Director of Human Resources at the Mandel Jewish Community Center where she is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures encompassing all aspects of Human Resources including employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits, training and development, performance management, and recruitment. Prior to joining the Mandel JCC in 2014, Sara was the HR Manager at the Cleveland Museum of Art for 16 years. Sara has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Ohio University and holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certifications.  

When you receive your confirmation of registration for this archive the link to the archive will be included in the confirmation email.
 
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect





Human Resources Networking Event
9/7/2018

Join your peers for a lively discussion of the latest issues facing human resources.
Please email any agenda items you are interested in discussing to Yvette Wasko.

Lunch and light refreshments will be provided.
Location: Cuyahoga Falls Library
2015 3rd St
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

There are currently 15 spots remaining out of 35




Hire for Success
1/9/2019

Hiring the right person is not easy.  You need to take many things into consideration.  

Learning Objectives:
  1. Know who you are
    Before you hire someone to join your staff you must know 3 things. 
    1. What is the service philosophy, or, to paraphrase Simon Sinek, "What is your Why"? 
    2. Who is currently on your staff? What skill sets and personalities will mesh with your team? 
    3. What are your library strategic goals and what is needed to reach those goals?
  2. Advertise Properly
    Know what skills you are looking for and ensure your job advertisement highlights what you'll be looking for in the interview. Don't be afraid to advertise to non-library job applicants using job duties, responsibilities and qualifications that mimic similar jobs advertised in non-library fields. Be well connected in your community and use your network of contacts to help spread the word of the job opening. 
  3. Hire for Soft Skills
    It's easy to be impressed with the accolades of a job applicant resume, but most of the jobs we hire for in libraries must have strong soft skills. Many times those soft skills are needed to connect and communicate with the public, but all positions must have the ability to connect and communicate well with the other members of your team. If you hire for superior soft skills, then you can teach the hard skills (using your LIS, troubleshooting patron tech problems or even planning, prepping and running programs). 
Presenter:  Nick Grove is the Tech Library Supervisor for the Meridian Library District at the new technology library, unBound. By taking unBound from an idea to opening in 8 months Nick was honored to be named to Library Journal's 2016 Mover & Shaker list. At unBound Nick has worked to create a space where anyone in the community can freely access emerging technology, design software and business working space. Nick enjoys playing around with any new technology he can get his hands on and spending time with his two sons.
 
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect





Hire for Success
1/9/2019

Hiring the right person is not easy.  You need to take many things into consideration.  

Learning Objectives:

  • Know who you are

  • Advertise Properly

  • Hire for Soft Skills

Presenter: 

Nick Grove is the Tech Library Supervisor for the Meridian Library District at the new technology library, unBound.

When you receive your confirmation of registration for this archive the link to the archive will be included in the confirmation email.
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect





What the Heck Happened? 2018 Employment Law Update: Part II
2/13/2019

Join Scott Warrick as he reviews the most recent and most important employment law changes and updates in his own unique, practical, entertaining and humorous style.  Scott will not only inform you of these important changes, but he will use his over three decades of Employment Law/Human Resource Management experience to tell you how to use this information IMMEDIATELY!  More details coming soon.

Presenter:  Scott Warrick combines the areas of law and human resources to assist organizations in “Solving Employee Problems BEFORE They Happen.”  Scott uses his unique background of LAW and HUMAN RESOURCES to help organizations get where they want to go, which includes coaching and training managers and employees in his own unique, practical and entertaining style.
 
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect

There are currently 12 spots remaining out of 50




Fiscal Officers and Human Resources Network Meeting
3/8/2019

Join your peers for a lively discussion of the latest issues facing human resources and fiscal officers. Please send any items to be discussed for the agenda by February 25, 2019 to Yvette Wasko or Debbie Blair.  The agenda will be distributed one week prior to the event.
Location: Akron Summit County Public Library
60 S High St
Akron, OH 44326

There are currently 12 spots remaining out of 50




Difficult Conversations re: Corrective Action and Termination
3/12/2019

Having a difficult conversation with an employee is a manager’s least favorite, yet extremely necessary, part of the job. Addressing performance issues head-on will not only save you and your organization time and energy, it could help a poor performing employee become a star performer. 

Learning Objectives:

  •  How to document performance
  • The creation of Performance Improvement Plans (PIP)
  • Scripting the difficult conversation
Presenter:

Sara Hodgson is the Director of Human Resources at the Mandel Jewish Community Center where she is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures encompassing all aspects of Human Resources including employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits, training and development, performance management, and recruitment. Prior to joining the Mandel JCC in 2014, Sara was the HR Manager at the Cleveland Museum of Art for 16 years. Sara has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Ohio University and holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certifications.  
Location: Rocky River Public Library
1600 Hampton Rd, ,
Rocky River, OH 44116

There are currently 8 spots remaining out of 40




Fiscal Officers and Human Resources Network Meeting
6/21/2019

Join your peers for a lively discussion of the latest issues facing human resources and fiscal officers. Please send any items to be discussed for the agenda by June 10, 2019 to Yvette Wasko or Debbie Blair.  The agenda will be distributed one week prior to the event.
Location: Westlake Porter Public Library
27333 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145

There are currently 23 spots remaining out of 60




Onboarding Essentials: From Interview to Integration
1/30/2020

Effective onboarding is related to many important outcomes for an organization including higher job satisfaction, organizational commitment, lower turnover, higher performance, reduced stress, and on-the-job effectiveness. Unfortunately, onboarding often does not get the time and attention it deserves. This webinar will demystify the process and provide concrete steps to help with the development of a successful onboarding process or to improve upon existing onboarding activities.
 
Learning Objectives:
  • Understand the basic components of onboarding, how the onboarding process differs from orientation, and how a successful onboarding program can improve recruitment and retention
  • Learn tips for creating a sustainable, scalable, cost-effective and easily deployable onboarding program
  • Explore ways to gather feedback on the program and measure its success
Presenter:

Kimberly Bishop, MA, MLS, currently serves as the Staff Development Manager for Dayton Metro Library (Ohio).  She has held a variety of public service and management positions in libraries and non-profit organizations across the United States. Kim is devoted to creating passionate and purposeful teams by empowering library workers with the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to succeed. You can find her online @Love4Libraries on both Twitter and Instagram where she shares food for thought as well as occasional foodie musings.
 
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect

There are currently 13 spots remaining out of 50




Human Resources Network Meeting
3/20/2020

Join your peers for a lively discussion of the latest issues facing human resources.

Speaker TBA

Please send any items to be discussed for the agenda by March 6, 2020 to Yvette Wasko..  The agenda will be distributed one week prior to the event.
 
Location: Akron Summit County Public Library
60 S High St
Akron, OH 44326

There are currently 10 spots remaining out of 40




[NEW] Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
4/17/2020

We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone.  Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


 
Location: Online
Via Zoom

There are currently 17 spots remaining out of 95




Onboarding Essentials: From Interview to Integration
4/17/2020

Effective onboarding is related to many important outcomes for an organization including higher job satisfaction, organizational commitment, lower turnover, higher performance, reduced stress, and on-the-job effectiveness. Unfortunately, onboarding often does not get the time and attention it deserves. This webinar will demystify the process and provide concrete steps to help with the development of a successful onboarding process or to improve upon existing onboarding activities.
 
Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the basic components of onboarding, how the onboarding process differs from orientation, and how a successful onboarding program can improve recruitment and retention

  • Learn tips for creating a sustainable, scalable, cost-effective and easily deployable onboarding program

  • Explore ways to gather feedback on the program and measure its success

Presenter:

Kimberly Bishop, MA, MLS, currently serves as the Staff Development Manager for Dayton Metro Library (Ohio).  She has held a variety of public service and management positions in libraries and non-profit organizations across the United States. Kim is devoted to creating passionate and purposeful teams by empowering library workers with the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to succeed. You can find her online @Love4Libraries on both Twitter and Instagram where she shares food for thought as well as occasional foodie musings.


When you receive your confirmation of registration for this archive the link to the archive will be included in the confirmation email.
 
Location: Online
Via Adobe Connect





[NEW] Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
4/24/2020

We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone.  Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


 
Location: Online
Via Zoom

There are currently 223 spots remaining out of 300




[NEW] Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
5/8/2020

We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone.  Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





An Overview of SharedWork Ohio and the CARES Act
5/8/2020 - 5/8/2020

A high-level overview of the CARES Act provisions and an overview on the SharedWork Ohio program will be presented by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Presenter:  Juliane Barone, Legal Chief, OUIO Legal Support, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

When you receive your confirmation of registration for this archive the link to the archive will be included in the confirmation email.





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
5/15/2020

We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone.  Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.

 
Location: Online
Via Zoom

There are currently 227 spots remaining out of 300




Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
5/22/2020

We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone.  Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.

 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
6/5/2020

We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone.  Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.

 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





HR Stuff that Every Supervisor Should Know
6/10/2020

Understanding The REAL WORLD Of Employment Law

What is EMPLOYMENT AT WILL … and how does it REALLY work?  What is TITLE VII … and how does it really work?   What TWO Employment Laws will EVERY EMPLOYER HAVE TO DEAL WITH IN 2020?  What does the ADA REALLY require … and why is it the MOST COMPLICATED EMPLOYMEN LAW?  When does the FMLA take effect … and what do I do when it does?  What are my BIGGEST CONCERNS When it comes to WAGE AND HOUR LAW?  What is the HONEST BELIEF RULE and why is it critical to employers?  What is the difference between LEGAL DISCRIMINATION and ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION?  Why does “HEARSAY” not apply to the workplace?  Can you rely on the STATEMENTS given to you by employees?  How does “RETALIATION LAW” really work … and why is it now the #1 CHARGE FILED WITH THE EEOC?  What is DOCUMENTATION?   
…and MUCH, MUCH more…

Join Scott Warrick” as he outlines for you the various aspects of Employment Law in his own unique, practical, entertaining and humorous style.  Scott will not only outline these processes for you, but he will review how to use this information IMMEDIATELY!

Presenter:

Scott Warrick combines the areas of law and human resources to assist organizations in “Solving Employee Problems BEFORE They Happen.”  Scott uses his unique background of LAW and HUMAN RESOURCES to help organizations get where they want to go, which includes coaching and training managers and employees in his own unique, practical and entertaining style.​

 
Location: Online via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
6/19/2020

We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone.  Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.
 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
7/10/2020

We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone.  Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.
 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
7/31/2020

We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone.  Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
10/9/2020

We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone.  Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
12/4/2020

We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone.  Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





What the Heck Happened? 2020 Employment Law Update: Part I
1/5/2021

Join Scott Warrick as he reviews the most recent and most important employment law changes and updates.  Scott will not only inform you of these important changes, but he will use his over three decades of Employment Law/Human Resource Management experience to tell you how to use this information IMMEDIATELY!  
  • Topics TBA

Presenter: 

Scott Warrick combines the areas of law and human resources to assist organizations in “Solving Employee Problems BEFORE They Happen.”  Scott uses his unique background of LAW and HUMAN RESOURCES to help organizations get where they want to go, which includes coaching and training managers and employees in his own unique, practical and entertaining style.
Location: Online via Adobe Connect

There are currently 69 spots remaining out of 100




What the Heck Happened? 2020 Employment Law Update: Part I
1/5/2021

Join Scott Warrick as he reviews the most recent and most important employment law changes and updates.  Scott will not only inform you of these important changes, but he will use his over three decades of Employment Law/Human Resource Management experience to tell you how to use this information IMMEDIATELY!  
  • Topics TBA

Presenter: 

Scott Warrick combines the areas of law and human resources to assist organizations in “Solving Employee Problems BEFORE They Happen.”  Scott uses his unique background of LAW and HUMAN RESOURCES to help organizations get where they want to go, which includes coaching and training managers and employees in his own unique, practical and entertaining style.
Location: Online via Adobe Connect

There are currently 99 spots remaining out of 100




Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
2/5/2021

We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone.  Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





How to Help Employees Manage Stress During COVID-19
2/9/2021

To say that Covid-19 has rocked the U.S. economy is an understatement. Every day, we read headlines about how quickly the coronavirus is spreading, the rising death toll, and how more and more employees are losing their jobs.  For businesses still operating and those who just opened, there’s plenty of workplace stress due to COVID-19, from adapting to new working arrangements, having the kids home, employees getting sick, and much more. It can be difficult for employees to manage their stress and anxiety amid COVID-19. Managers and HR professionals can play an important role in helping employees cope with the added stress and uncertainties of the pandemic.
In this presentation, we’ll help you to understand the stress that employees may be experiencing and provide stress and anxiety management strategies and tools that can help all of us to get through this challenging time.

Learning Objectives
  • Recognize the difference between good vs. bad stress
  • Learn remote and onsite common stressors and recommend coping strategies
  • Identify signs to recognize an employee who is struggling with stress and anxiety
  • Understand a formula on how to approach a struggling employee
  • Recognize three tips on how you can use your emotional intelligence to help
  • Describe specific ways and ideas on how Managers and HR Professionals can help the employees
Presenter:
Amy B. Shannon, President, Pinnacle Leadership Solutions, LLC, and a Partner in Your Partner in HR has specialized in Organizational Development, Human Resources and Training for over 25 years. For the past 13 years, Amy has been an Organizational Development consultant working with clients in manufacturing, service, financial and healthcare industries. Most recently, Amy served as the Executive Director II/Vice President of Corporate College where she built a robust leadership training curriculum to serve her clients.  Amy also holds certifications with numerous nationally known training vendors. She is a regular speaker at national conferences such as The Corporate University Week at the Disney Institute. She is a seasoned speaker for the HR Star Conference Cleveland. As a result of her high ratings, she has also been a key speaker at the HR Star Atlanta and received the Gold Medal Award three years in a row for best session speaker. Amy was a recipient of the 2015 HR Awards presented by ERC & CSHRM.
 
Location: Online via Zoom

There are currently 123 spots remaining out of 200




How to Help Employees Manage Stress During COVID-19
2/9/2021

To say that Covid-19 has rocked the U.S. economy is an understatement. Every day, we read headlines about how quickly the coronavirus is spreading, the rising death toll, and how more and more employees are losing their jobs.  For businesses still operating and those who just opened, there’s plenty of workplace stress due to COVID-19, from adapting to new working arrangements, having the kids home, employees getting sick, and much more. It can be difficult for employees to manage their stress and anxiety amid COVID-19. Managers and HR professionals can play an important role in helping employees cope with the added stress and uncertainties of the pandemic.
In this presentation, we’ll help you to understand the stress that employees may be experiencing and provide stress and anxiety management strategies and tools that can help all of us to get through this challenging time.

Learning Objectives
  • Recognize the difference between good vs. bad stress
  • Learn remote and onsite common stressors and recommend coping strategies
  • Identify signs to recognize an employee who is struggling with stress and anxiety
  • Understand a formula on how to approach a struggling employee
  • Recognize three tips on how you can use your emotional intelligence to help
  • Describe specific ways and ideas on how Managers and HR Professionals can help the employees
Presenter:
Amy B. Shannon, President, Pinnacle Leadership Solutions, LLC, and a Partner in Your Partner in HR has specialized in Organizational Development, Human Resources and Training for over 25 years. For the past 13 years, Amy has been an Organizational Development consultant working with clients in manufacturing, service, financial and healthcare industries. Most recently, Amy served as the Executive Director II/Vice President of Corporate College where she built a robust leadership training curriculum to serve her clients.  Amy also holds certifications with numerous nationally known training vendors. She is a regular speaker at national conferences such as The Corporate University Week at the Disney Institute. She is a seasoned speaker for the HR Star Conference Cleveland. As a result of her high ratings, she has also been a key speaker at the HR Star Atlanta and received the Gold Medal Award three years in a row for best session speaker. Amy was a recipient of the 2015 HR Awards presented by ERC & CSHRM.
 
Location: Online via Zoom

There are currently 191 spots remaining out of 200




Addressing the Challenges of Retaining Institutional Knowledge
2/25/2021

Institutional knowledge and library leadership skills are quickly exiting libraries through retirement, job mobility, and routine turnover. How can we best deal with this knowledge loss? Through succession planning, building bench strength, and focusing on the strengths and knowledge of exiting employees, organizations can create a dynamic process for providing employees with the resources and support they need to grow into new roles. 
 
Learning Objectives:
In this workshop, participants will: 
  • Understand and appreciate the need for succession planning at all levels 
  • Learn what it means to build your “bench strength” and how to get started 
  • Discover ways to encourage tenured staff to share their institutional knowledge and help with the development of emerging leaders within the organization 
Presenter:

Kimberly Bishop, MA, MLS, currently serves as the Staff Development Manager for Dayton Metro Library (Ohio).  She has held a variety of public service and management positions in libraries and non-profit organizations across the United States. Kim is devoted to creating passionate and purposeful teams by empowering library workers with the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to succeed. You can find her online @Love4Libraries on both Twitter and Instagram where she shares food for thought as well as occasional foodie musings.
Location: Online via Zoom

There are currently 162 spots remaining out of 200




Addressing the Challenges of Retaining Institutional Knowledge
2/25/2021

Institutional knowledge and library leadership skills are quickly exiting libraries through retirement, job mobility, and routine turnover. How can we best deal with this knowledge loss? Through succession planning, building bench strength, and focusing on the strengths and knowledge of exiting employees, organizations can create a dynamic process for providing employees with the resources and support they need to grow into new roles. 
 
Learning Objectives:
In this workshop, participants will: 
  • Understand and appreciate the need for succession planning at all levels 
  • Learn what it means to build your “bench strength” and how to get started 
  • Discover ways to encourage tenured staff to share their institutional knowledge and help with the development of emerging leaders within the organization 
Presenter:

Kimberly Bishop, MA, MLS, currently serves as the Staff Development Manager for Dayton Metro Library (Ohio).  She has held a variety of public service and management positions in libraries and non-profit organizations across the United States. Kim is devoted to creating passionate and purposeful teams by empowering library workers with the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to succeed. You can find her online @Love4Libraries on both Twitter and Instagram where she shares food for thought as well as occasional foodie musings.
Location: Online via Zoom

There are currently 189 spots remaining out of 200




The Role of Administration in Succession Planning
3/25/2021

This engaging session is designed for Human Resources Executives as well as other senior leaders.  All participants will be provided tips and trained on tools that can be taken back to their library that will immediately address succession challenges they are currently facing.
 
Learning Objectives:
  • Administration's Contribution to Succession
  • 70/20/10 Model of Talent Development
  • Succession Planning Continuum – what can we do today?
Presenters:

Elizabeth Cipolla, SHPR, SHRM-SCP
Elizabeth is an Executive consultant, HR & Business Consultant for Decision Associates.  She has 20+ years experience in human resources.  She holds a Ph.D in Organizational Learning and Leadership from Gannon University.





Aaron Phillips is the Owner, HR & Business Consultant of Decision Associates.  He also has 20+ years in human resources.  He holds an MBA from Gannon University.
Location: Online via Zoom





The Role of Administration in Succession Planning
3/25/2021

This engaging session is designed for Human Resources Executives as well as other senior leaders.  All participants will be provided tips and trained on tools that can be taken back to their library that will immediately address succession challenges they are currently facing.
 
Learning Objectives:
  • Administration's Contribution to Succession
  • 70/20/10 Model of Talent Development
  • Succession Planning Continuum – what can we do today?
Presenters:

Elizabeth Cipolla, SHPR, SHRM-SCP
Elizabeth is an Executive consultant, HR & Business Consultant for Decision Associates.  She has 20+ years experience in human resources.  She holds a Ph.D in Organizational Learning and Leadership from Gannon University.





Aaron Phillips is the Owner, HR & Business Consultant of Decision Associates.  He also has 20+ years in human resources.  He holds an MBA from Gannon University.
Location: Online via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
7/16/2021

We know these uncertain times are a challenge for everyone.  Here is an opportunity to talk with your peers and learn how they are managing this crisis.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 2 hours before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





Anti-Racist Policies and Procedures – How to Build and Maintain an Anti-Racist Organizational Culture
7/29/2021

Education and training around anti-racism helps individuals to see inequity and injustice as they persist in our history, interactions, and workplaces. Once we recognize these realities on a structural level, what can we do organizationally to actively engage in anti-racism? Analyzing the internal policies and procedures of your organization is a significant action step towards creating a more just and equitable workplace.

Participants will engage in conversations around the historical legacies of racist workplace policies and their impact on the organizational environment. They will then explore anti-racist policy and procedure analysis through lecture, activities, and discussions. Upon completing this workshop participants will have an increased understanding of how racist policies operate on an institutional level and will have learned skills to analyze their own organization through an anti-racist lens. Participants will also receive best practices and strategies to assist with their engagement of anti-racist policy and procedure analysis.
 
Learning Objectives:
  • Explore components of an Anti-Racist workplace/organization
  • Examine resources for conducting an Anti-Racist organizational audit
  • Engage with some key strategies and best practices for defining an Anti-Racist culture
Presenters:

Vania Sherepita is a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) Specialist at the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio. As a believer in social justice and equity for all, she has committed herself to maintaining a lens of empathy while seeking out the common ground where diverse communities can meet and mutually understand each other through passionate storytelling and compassionate listening. While working with organizations such as Human Rights Campaign, American Civil Liberties Union, and Equality Ohio, she has utilized emotional intelligence, social perceptiveness, and a stance of sincere vulnerability to negotiate, work with, and act as liaison between people of diverse backgrounds and differing opinions. As a JEDI Specialist at the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, she combines her passionate commitment to this work with her professional background in Consulting and Learning & Development (and just a pinch of on-stage experience) to facilitate workshops on creating and maintaining diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace climates.

Mannie Brown, Diversity, Equity and INclusion Consultant, SHIFT Consuting Team, The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio
In this role, they focus on the development, design, implementation, and delivery of Diversity Center programs for professionals throughout Northeast Ohio. They assist organizations in fostering inclusion in the workplace, so that all employees are connected, respected and valued for their individual and collective differences.
 
With an emphasis on empathy and mindfulness, Mannie is passionate about LGBTQ+ rights and experiences. They focus on debunking myths around privilege and oppression in connection to all forms of socialized and internalized identity.
 
Location: Online via Zoom





Disability 301: Recruiting a Person with a Disability: Do’s and Don’t’s
10/19/2021

In this session, the presenter will talk about accessibility for people with disabilities during the accommodation process as well as increasing recruitment of people with disabilities. The presenter, a person with disabilities himself, will use personal experience to discuss these issues and will encourage questions throughout his session to elicit a robust discussion rather than a lecture.

Learning Objectives:
  • Accessibility for people with disabilities
  • Accommodations process
  • Recruiting people with disabilities
Presenter:

JJ Pionke is the Applied Health Sciences Librarian at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  He is an award-winning librarian whose research revolves around disability and accessibility for library patrons and employees.  His most recent work focuses on the educational and behavioral needs of library science graduate students and current library employees in regards to disability and accessibility in libraries.
Location: Online via Zoom





Disability 301: Recruiting a Person with a Disability: Do’s and Don’t’s
10/19/2021

In this session, the presenter will talk about accessibility for people with disabilities during the accommodation process as well as increasing recruitment of people with disabilities. The presenter, a person with disabilities himself, will use personal experience to discuss these issues and will encourage questions throughout his session to elicit a robust discussion rather than a lecture.

Learning Objectives:
  • Accessibility for people with disabilities
  • Accommodations process
  • Recruiting people with disabilities
Presenter:

JJ Pionke is the Applied Health Sciences Librarian at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  He is an award-winning librarian whose research revolves around disability and accessibility for library patrons and employees.  His most recent work focuses on the educational and behavioral needs of library science graduate students and current library employees in regards to disability and accessibility in libraries.
Location: Online via Zoom





Bargaining Basics and Best Practices
10/20/2021

This interactive webinar will give participants an overview of traditional collective bargaining negotiations, typical contract provisions, “dos and don’ts” at the bargaining table and hot topics in collective bargaining.  This webinar will help people new to negotiations learn about collective bargaining as well as giving seasoned bargaining team members the opportunity to brush up on their skills.

Presenter:

Barbara Baker is a Commissioner with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) in Independence, Ohio. As a Federal Mediator, she assists parties in collective bargaining negotiations and mediates labor and employment disputes in the private, public and federal sectors. In addition, Ms. Baker trains labor advocates and management in collective bargaining including bargaining processes, contract administration, steward/supervisor training and developing effective labor management committees. She also provides training in communication skills such as conflict resolution, active listening and communication dynamics. Ms. Baker facilitates person to person dialogues as well as group discussions to promote strong workplace relationships.
Location: Online via Zoom





Bargaining Basics and Best Practices
10/20/2021

This interactive webinar will give participants an overview of traditional collective bargaining negotiations, typical contract provisions, “dos and don’ts” at the bargaining table and hot topics in collective bargaining.  This webinar will help people new to negotiations learn about collective bargaining as well as giving seasoned bargaining team members the opportunity to brush up on their skills.

Presenter:

Barbara Baker is a Commissioner with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) in Independence, Ohio. As a Federal Mediator, she assists parties in collective bargaining negotiations and mediates labor and employment disputes in the private, public and federal sectors. In addition, Ms. Baker trains labor advocates and management in collective bargaining including bargaining processes, contract administration, steward/supervisor training and developing effective labor management committees. She also provides training in communication skills such as conflict resolution, active listening and communication dynamics. Ms. Baker facilitates person to person dialogues as well as group discussions to promote strong workplace relationships.
Location: Online via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
10/29/2021

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 1 hour before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





What the Heck Happened? 2021 Employment Law Update: Part I
1/20/2022

Join Scott Warrick as he reviews the most recent and most important employment law changes and updates.  Scott will not only inform you of these important changes, but he will use his over three decades of Employment Law/Human Resource Management experience to tell you how to use this information IMMEDIATELY!  
  • Topics TBA

Presenter: 

Scott Warrick combines the areas of law and human resources to assist organizations in “Solving Employee Problems BEFORE They Happen.”  Scott uses his unique background of LAW and HUMAN RESOURCES to help organizations get where they want to go, which includes coaching and training managers and employees in his own unique, practical and entertaining style.
Location: Online via Zoom





What the Heck Happened? 2021 Employment Law Update: Part I
1/20/2022

Join Scott Warrick as he reviews the most recent and most important employment law changes and updates.  Scott will not only inform you of these important changes, but he will use his over three decades of Employment Law/Human Resource Management experience to tell you how to use this information IMMEDIATELY!  
  • How has Ohio drastically changed its law surrounding its civil rights law?
  • How has personal liability changed under Ohio law?
  • How have the statutes of limitations changed under Ohio law?
  • How should you handle masks and vaccination records in your organization?
  • How should employers handle the DISABILITY/MEDICAL and RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION options for employees who do not want the vaccination?
  • What did the Sixth Circuit say about requiring employees to use someone’s preferred pronouns, such as he/him, she/her or they/them?
  • What did the Sixth Circuit say about conducting internal investigations … and what does it mean for you?
  • What did the Sixth Circuit say about OFFENSIVE SPEECH and FREE SPEECH?
  • Why did the Sixth Circuit find that “AMBIGUOUS” responses to employees regarding the FLMA can end in liability?

Presenter: 

Scott Warrick combines the areas of law and human resources to assist organizations in “Solving Employee Problems BEFORE They Happen.”  Scott uses his unique background of LAW and HUMAN RESOURCES to help organizations get where they want to go, which includes coaching and training managers and employees in his own unique, practical and entertaining style.
Location: Online via Zoom





What the Heck Happened? 2021 Employment Law Update: Part II
2/3/2022

Join Scott Warrick as he reviews the most recent and most important employment law changes and updates.  Scott will not only inform you of these important changes, but he will use his over three decades of Employment Law/Human Resource Management experience to tell you how to use this information IMMEDIATELY!  

Presenter: 

Scott Warrick combines the areas of law and human resources to assist organizations in “Solving Employee Problems BEFORE They Happen.”  Scott uses his unique background of LAW and HUMAN RESOURCES to help organizations get where they want to go, which includes coaching and training managers and employees in his own unique, practical and entertaining style.
Location: Online via Adobe Connect





What the Heck Happened? 2021 Employment Law Update: Part II
2/3/2022

Join Scott Warrick as he reviews the most recent and most important employment law changes and updates.  Scott will not only inform you of these important changes, but he will use his over three decades of Employment Law/Human Resource Management experience to tell you how to use this information IMMEDIATELY!  

Presenter: 

Scott Warrick combines the areas of law and human resources to assist organizations in “Solving Employee Problems BEFORE They Happen.”  Scott uses his unique background of LAW and HUMAN RESOURCES to help organizations get where they want to go, which includes coaching and training managers and employees in his own unique, practical and entertaining style.
Location: Online via Adobe Connect





Interest Based Bargaining
2/8/2022

Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) is an alternative to traditional collective bargaining and focuses on collaboration and exploring party interests. This highly interactive webinar will cover the principles of IBB, and participants will have a hands-on opportunity to apply IBB to a workplace scenario. This training is for both experienced and novice negotiators. 

Learning Objectives:
  • Learn the principles of IBB
  • Participants will have an opportunity to work through a workplace scenario
Barbara Baker is a Commissioner with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) in Independence, Ohio. As a Federal Mediator, she assists parties in collective bargaining negotiations and mediates labor and employment disputes in the private, public and federal sectors. In addition, Ms. Baker trains labor advocates and management in collective bargaining including bargaining processes, contract administration, steward/supervisor training and developing effective labor management committees. She also provides training in communication skills such as conflict resolution, active listening and communication dynamics. Ms. Baker facilitates person to person dialogues as well as group discussions to promote strong workplace relationships.
Location: Online via Zoom





Interest Based Bargaining
2/8/2022

Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) is an alternative to traditional collective bargaining and focuses on collaboration and exploring party interests. This highly interactive webinar will cover the principles of IBB, and participants will have a hands-on opportunity to apply IBB to a workplace scenario. This training is for both experienced and novice negotiators. 

Learning Objectives:
  • Learn the principles of IBB
  • Participants will have an opportunity to work through a workplace scenario
Barbara Baker is a Commissioner with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) in Independence, Ohio. As a Federal Mediator, she assists parties in collective bargaining negotiations and mediates labor and employment disputes in the private, public and federal sectors. In addition, Ms. Baker trains labor advocates and management in collective bargaining including bargaining processes, contract administration, steward/supervisor training and developing effective labor management committees. She also provides training in communication skills such as conflict resolution, active listening and communication dynamics. Ms. Baker facilitates person to person dialogues as well as group discussions to promote strong workplace relationships.
Location: Online via Zoom





Recruitment Strategies for Hiring Non-Librarian Professional Positions
3/3/2022

Knowing which recruitment strategies to use for hiring non-librarian professional positions has always been a challenge in our libraries, and has been especially difficult during the Pandemic.    In this course, you will learn creative websites to use for recruitment and creative ways to use existing websites.   You will also learn how to utilize partners and vendors to assist you in sorting through the deluge of resumes that you will receive.

Learning Objectives
  • Review of current recruitment sites and their features
  • Temp to hire – the pros and cons
  • Partnering with vendors for specialized positions
  • See it from candidate's perspective
Presenter:

Pam Linger is an experienced Human Resources professional and owner of PML Consulting, LLC.  She has experience working both inside organizations as an HR professional, and outside organizations, as an HR consultant.  She often serves as an outsourced HR Manager for small to medium-sized organizations.   Her specialization is in executive and career coaching and handling difficult employee relations situations.  Pam believes that the most important characteristic of an excellent HR professional is the ability to balance the needs of the employees, effectively and compassionately, with those of the organization.  


Location: Online via Zoom





Recruitment Strategies for Hiring Non-Librarian Professional Positions
3/3/2022

Knowing which recruitment strategies to use for hiring non-librarian professional positions has always been a challenge in our libraries, and has been especially difficult during the Pandemic.    In this course, you will learn creative websites to use for recruitment and creative ways to use existing websites.   You will also learn how to utilize partners and vendors to assist you in sorting through the deluge of resumes that you will receive.

Learning Objectives
  • Review of current recruitment sites and their features
  • Temp to hire – the pros and cons
  • Partnering with vendors for specialized positions
  • See it from candidate's perspective
Presenter:

Pam Linger is an experienced Human Resources professional and owner of PML Consulting, LLC.  She has experience working both inside organizations as an HR professional, and outside organizations, as an HR consultant.  She often serves as an outsourced HR Manager for small to medium-sized organizations.   Her specialization is in executive and career coaching and handling difficult employee relations situations.  Pam believes that the most important characteristic of an excellent HR professional is the ability to balance the needs of the employees, effectively and compassionately, with those of the organization.  


Location: Online via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
3/4/2022

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 1 hour before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting - In-person
6/17/2022

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  This will be an in-person meeting at the newly built Bainbridge Branch of Geauga County Public Library  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


 
Location: Bainbridge Branch
17222 Snyder Rd.
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023

There are currently 4 spots remaining out of 30




HR Stuff that Every Supervisor Should Know: Part II
6/22/2022

 Join Pam Linger, retired human resources manager, to learn what you should know as a supervisor when it comes to human resources.

Learning Objectives:
  • Hiring – the process from beginning to end
  • Job descriptions
  • Performance Management
Presenter:

Pam Linger is an experienced Human Resources professional and owner of PML Consulting, LLC.  She has experience working both inside organizations as an HR professional, and outside organizations, as an HR consultant.  She often serves as an outsourced HR Manager for small to medium-sized organizations.   Her specialization is in executive and career coaching and handling difficult employee relations situations.  Pam believes that the most important characteristic of an excellent HR professional is the ability to balance the needs of the employees, effectively and compassionately, with those of the organization.  
Location: Online via Zoom





HR Stuff that Every Supervisor Should Know: Part II
6/22/2022

Recorded 6/22/2022

 Join Pam Linger, retired human resources manager, to learn what you should know as a supervisor when it comes to human resources.

Learning Objectives:
  • Hiring – the process from beginning to end
  • Job descriptions
  • Performance Management
Presenter:

Pam Linger is an experienced Human Resources professional and owner of PML Consulting, LLC.  She has experience working both inside organizations as an HR professional, and outside organizations, as an HR consultant.  She often serves as an outsourced HR Manager for small to medium-sized organizations.   Her specialization is in executive and career coaching and handling difficult employee relations situations.  Pam believes that the most important characteristic of an excellent HR professional is the ability to balance the needs of the employees, effectively and compassionately, with those of the organization.  
Location: Online via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
9/16/2022

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 1 hour before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting - In-person
11/4/2022

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  This will be an in-person meeting at the newly renovated Warren-Trumbull County Public Library  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


 
Location: Warren-Trumbull County Public Library
444 Mahoning Ave. NW
Warren, OH 44483


This class was a popular class and it is full. Please email Melissa Lattanzi, lattanzm@neo-rls.org to be put on a waiting list and an additional class may be added for the future.


Evaluating Managers: The key to success!
11/30/2022

Consistent and effective evaluation of your managers is key to the success of your organization. Even the most motivated, highest performing employee will struggle and become disengaged if they are being managed poorly and bad managers open you up to a host of negative consequences: poor customer service, high turnover rates, lawsuits, and more. Evaluating managers can be a challenge; it is quite different than evaluating other types of employees. There are many attributes and skills that a manager must have and in order to accurately judge that manager's performance, the evaluation must take these things into consideration. And, making the evaluation meaningful and effective requires you to do more than simply fill out a form each year. If you have a manager evaluation process but want to improve it, or if you do not have such a process, this workshop will provide you with some great tools to use when improving (or creating) your own manager evaluation process. 

Learning Objectives:
  • Learn some of the commonly used evaluation tools and learn about the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library's tool and process. 
  • Learn the key areas to explore as you begin crafting your own manager evaluation tool and process. 
  • Understand the three components that must be included in the manager evaluation process.

Mary Frankenfield is the Deputy Director of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library. She has worked at MRCPL for the past 20 years and has been in management  positions for the last 8 years. In her current role she has focused much of her time and attention on staff training and development, crafting policy and procedure, writing job descriptions, and refining the library's hiring and onboarding process. In her spare time she lavishes affection on her two kitties, Sasha and Bitty, and she enjoys directing and performing in local, community theater. 
 
Location: Online via Zoom





Evaluating Managers: The key to success!
11/30/2022

Recorded 11/30/2022

Consistent and effective evaluation of your managers is key to the success of your organization. Even the most motivated, highest performing employee will struggle and become disengaged if they are being managed poorly and bad managers open you up to a host of negative consequences: poor customer service, high turnover rates, lawsuits, and more. Evaluating managers can be a challenge; it is quite different than evaluating other types of employees. There are many attributes and skills that a manager must have and in order to accurately judge that manager's performance, the evaluation must take these things into consideration. And, making the evaluation meaningful and effective requires you to do more than simply fill out a form each year. If you have a manager evaluation process but want to improve it, or if you do not have such a process, this workshop will provide you with some great tools to use when improving (or creating) your own manager evaluation process. 

Learning Objectives:
  • Learn some of the commonly used evaluation tools and learn about the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library's tool and process. 
  • Learn the key areas to explore as you begin crafting your own manager evaluation tool and process. 
  • Understand the three components that must be included in the manager evaluation process.

Mary Frankenfield is the Deputy Director of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library. She has worked at MRCPL for the past 20 years and has been in management  positions for the last 8 years. In her current role she has focused much of her time and attention on staff training and development, crafting policy and procedure, writing job descriptions, and refining the library's hiring and onboarding process. In her spare time she lavishes affection on her two kitties, Sasha and Bitty, and she enjoys directing and performing in local, community theater. 
 
Location: Online via Zoom





New Developments and Trends in Employment Laws
1/10/2023

Keeping abreast of changes in employment laws is an on-going challenge for employers generally and for HR Professionals in particular.  In this webinar, we will examine recent developments in the law that significantly impact the ability of public libraries to manage the workforce in a challenging environment.

Learning Objectives:  Attendees will come away with a stronger understanding of recent changes and developments in the law, including:

  • The impact of the Ohio Employment Law Uniformity Act, including recent changes in how the Ohio Civil Rights Commission’s processes charges of discrimination
  • Recent developments that impact employers’ ability to manage employees’ medical and mental health issues (i.e. FMLA/ADA developments)
  • Senate Bill 47 changes in Ohio’s wage-hour law
Presenters:

Jim P. Wilkins,  OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC
Jim began his law career more than thirty years ago when labor law – dealing with unions -- was in full bloom, and employment law was still emerging. As a result, he has a depth and breadth of experience in labor law that many younger lawyers won’t have because of the decline in the unionized segment of the American workforce.

Throughout his career, he has devoted significant time to representing and counseling employers on union relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and maintaining non-union status. He has negotiated countless labor contracts in both the private and public sectors, both blue collar and white collar. He regularly represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board and Ohio’s State Employment Relations Board in representation and unfair labor practice proceedings.

At the same time, Jim is as much an employment lawyer as he is a labor lawyer. He has been around from the outset of such landmark legislation as the ADA and FMLA. Both have a tremendous impact on the day-to-day advice he provides to employers who look to him to keep them out of trouble. When discrimination claims arise, Jim represents employers in state and federal courts and before the EEOC and state fair employment practice agencies. Jim also assists employers who have federal contracts with their affirmative action obligations, including the preparation of affirmative action plans.


Amanda S Smith, Associate , OSBA-Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law, DE&I Officer , National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC

Amanda’s unusual path to becoming a labor and employment attorney began with earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in neuroscience at Allegheny College and Kent State University, respectively. After determining that a career in science ultimately was not for her, she took a job as a legal assistant following her graduate studies, and immediately fell in love with law.

That first position at a plaintiff’s side labor and employment firm quickly evolved into enrolling in classes at the University of Akron School of Law, where she eventually earned her juris doctor degree, summa cum laude. Her experience to-date as a management-side labor and employment attorney has led to some lively discussions at the dinner table back home with her father (a police chief) and mother (a former union president).

Amanda has found the work to be both fascinating and fulfilling. She represents employers in many types of labor and employment matters, including charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ohio Civil Rights Commission and other state fair employment practice agencies. She also counsels employers on litigation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution matters, as well as wage/hour compliance, performance and leave management, discipline, and workplace policies.
 
Location: Online via Zoom





New Developments and Trends in Employment Laws
1/10/2023

Recorded 1/10/2023

Keeping abreast of changes in employment laws is an on-going challenge for employers generally and for HR Professionals in particular.  In this webinar, we will examine recent developments in the law that significantly impact the ability of public libraries to manage the workforce in a challenging environment.

Learning Objectives:  Attendees will come away with a stronger understanding of recent changes and developments in the law, including:

  • The impact of the Ohio Employment Law Uniformity Act, including recent changes in how the Ohio Civil Rights Commission’s processes charges of discrimination
  • Recent developments that impact employers’ ability to manage employees’ medical and mental health issues (i.e. FMLA/ADA developments)
  • Senate Bill 47 changes in Ohio’s wage-hour law
Presenters:

Jim P. Wilkins,  OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC
Jim began his law career more than thirty years ago when labor law – dealing with unions -- was in full bloom, and employment law was still emerging. As a result, he has a depth and breadth of experience in labor law that many younger lawyers won’t have because of the decline in the unionized segment of the American workforce.

Throughout his career, he has devoted significant time to representing and counseling employers on union relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and maintaining non-union status. He has negotiated countless labor contracts in both the private and public sectors, both blue collar and white collar. He regularly represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board and Ohio’s State Employment Relations Board in representation and unfair labor practice proceedings.

At the same time, Jim is as much an employment lawyer as he is a labor lawyer. He has been around from the outset of such landmark legislation as the ADA and FMLA. Both have a tremendous impact on the day-to-day advice he provides to employers who look to him to keep them out of trouble. When discrimination claims arise, Jim represents employers in state and federal courts and before the EEOC and state fair employment practice agencies. Jim also assists employers who have federal contracts with their affirmative action obligations, including the preparation of affirmative action plans.


Amanda S Smith, Associate , OSBA-Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law, DE&I Officer , National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC

Amanda’s unusual path to becoming a labor and employment attorney began with earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in neuroscience at Allegheny College and Kent State University, respectively. After determining that a career in science ultimately was not for her, she took a job as a legal assistant following her graduate studies, and immediately fell in love with law.

That first position at a plaintiff’s side labor and employment firm quickly evolved into enrolling in classes at the University of Akron School of Law, where she eventually earned her juris doctor degree, summa cum laude. Her experience to-date as a management-side labor and employment attorney has led to some lively discussions at the dinner table back home with her father (a police chief) and mother (a former union president).

Amanda has found the work to be both fascinating and fulfilling. She represents employers in many types of labor and employment matters, including charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ohio Civil Rights Commission and other state fair employment practice agencies. She also counsels employers on litigation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution matters, as well as wage/hour compliance, performance and leave management, discipline, and workplace policies.
 
Location: Online via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
2/3/2023

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 1 hour before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





HR Challenges and Opportunities in 2023
2/7/2023

It doesn’t necessary take a crystal ball to see what’s coming down the pike for employers, including public libraries.  This webinar will examine impending changes in the law and in the world of work.  It will give attendees the opportunity to discuss how to cope with the challenges of the post-COVID world.
 
Learning Objectives:  Drawing upon the collective experience and wisdom of our presenters and attendees, this webinar will:
  • Discuss recruitment and retention strategies to cope with the Great Resignation;
  • Discuss best practices and challenges with remote and hybrid work arrangements; and
  • Anticipate upcoming changes in the law as well as the impact of the recent jump in Ohio’s minimum wage.
Presenters:

Jim P. Wilkins,  OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC
Jim began his law career more than thirty years ago when labor law – dealing with unions -- was in full bloom, and employment law was still emerging. As a result, he has a depth and breadth of experience in labor law that many younger lawyers won’t have because of the decline in the unionized segment of the American workforce.

Throughout his career, he has devoted significant time to representing and counseling employers on union relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and maintaining non-union status. He has negotiated countless labor contracts in both the private and public sectors, both blue collar and white collar. He regularly represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board and Ohio’s State Employment Relations Board in representation and unfair labor practice proceedings.

At the same time, Jim is as much an employment lawyer as he is a labor lawyer. He has been around from the outset of such landmark legislation as the ADA and FMLA. Both have a tremendous impact on the day-to-day advice he provides to employers who look to him to keep them out of trouble. When discrimination claims arise, Jim represents employers in state and federal courts and before the EEOC and state fair employment practice agencies. Jim also assists employers who have federal contracts with their affirmative action obligations, including the preparation of affirmative action plans.


Amanda S Smith, Associate , OSBA-Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law, DE&I Officer , National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC

Amanda’s unusual path to becoming a labor and employment attorney began with earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in neuroscience at Allegheny College and Kent State University, respectively. After determining that a career in science ultimately was not for her, she took a job as a legal assistant following her graduate studies, and immediately fell in love with law.

That first position at a plaintiff’s side labor and employment firm quickly evolved into enrolling in classes at the University of Akron School of Law, where she eventually earned her juris doctor degree, summa cum laude. Her experience to-date as a management-side labor and employment attorney has led to some lively discussions at the dinner table back home with her father (a police chief) and mother (a former union president).

Amanda has found the work to be both fascinating and fulfilling. She represents employers in many types of labor and employment matters, including charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ohio Civil Rights Commission and other state fair employment practice agencies. She also counsels employers on litigation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution matters, as well as wage/hour compliance, performance and leave management, discipline, and workplace policies.
Location: Online via Zoom





HR Challenges and Opportunities in 2023
2/7/2023

Recorded 2/7/2023

It doesn’t necessary take a crystal ball to see what’s coming down the pike for employers, including public libraries.  This webinar will examine impending changes in the law and in the world of work.  It will give attendees the opportunity to discuss how to cope with the challenges of the post-COVID world.
 
Learning Objectives:  Drawing upon the collective experience and wisdom of our presenters and attendees, this webinar will:
  • Discuss recruitment and retention strategies to cope with the Great Resignation;
  • Discuss best practices and challenges with remote and hybrid work arrangements; and
  • Anticipate upcoming changes in the law as well as the impact of the recent jump in Ohio’s minimum wage.
Presenters:

Jim P. Wilkins,  OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC
Jim began his law career more than thirty years ago when labor law – dealing with unions -- was in full bloom, and employment law was still emerging. As a result, he has a depth and breadth of experience in labor law that many younger lawyers won’t have because of the decline in the unionized segment of the American workforce.

Throughout his career, he has devoted significant time to representing and counseling employers on union relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and maintaining non-union status. He has negotiated countless labor contracts in both the private and public sectors, both blue collar and white collar. He regularly represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board and Ohio’s State Employment Relations Board in representation and unfair labor practice proceedings.

At the same time, Jim is as much an employment lawyer as he is a labor lawyer. He has been around from the outset of such landmark legislation as the ADA and FMLA. Both have a tremendous impact on the day-to-day advice he provides to employers who look to him to keep them out of trouble. When discrimination claims arise, Jim represents employers in state and federal courts and before the EEOC and state fair employment practice agencies. Jim also assists employers who have federal contracts with their affirmative action obligations, including the preparation of affirmative action plans.


Amanda S Smith, Associate , OSBA-Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law, DE&I Officer , National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC

Amanda’s unusual path to becoming a labor and employment attorney began with earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in neuroscience at Allegheny College and Kent State University, respectively. After determining that a career in science ultimately was not for her, she took a job as a legal assistant following her graduate studies, and immediately fell in love with law.

That first position at a plaintiff’s side labor and employment firm quickly evolved into enrolling in classes at the University of Akron School of Law, where she eventually earned her juris doctor degree, summa cum laude. Her experience to-date as a management-side labor and employment attorney has led to some lively discussions at the dinner table back home with her father (a police chief) and mother (a former union president).

Amanda has found the work to be both fascinating and fulfilling. She represents employers in many types of labor and employment matters, including charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ohio Civil Rights Commission and other state fair employment practice agencies. She also counsels employers on litigation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution matters, as well as wage/hour compliance, performance and leave management, discipline, and workplace policies.
Location: Online via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting-In-person
5/12/2023

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 1 hour before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


 
Location: Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library
3512 Darrow Rd.
Stow, OH 44224


This class was a popular class and it is full. Please email Melissa Lattanzi, lattanzm@neo-rls.org to be put on a waiting list and an additional class may be added for the future.


Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Virtual Networking Meeting
5/12/2023

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 1 hour before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





HR Stuff every New Supervisor Should Know: Having a Solid Legal Foundation
5/31/2023

Learning Objectives: 
  • Understanding the relevant legal landscape as related to leading and supervising employees;
  • Recognizing inappropriate workplace behavior (e.g., misconduct, job performance deficiencies, harassment, tardiness and attendance);
  • Knowing how to respond lawfully and effectively to inappropriate behaviors in the workplace
Presenter:

Jim P. Wilkins,  OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC
Jim began his law career more than thirty years ago when labor law – dealing with unions -- was in full bloom, and employment law was still emerging. As a result, he has a depth and breadth of experience in labor law that many younger lawyers won’t have because of the decline in the unionized segment of the American workforce.

Throughout his career, he has devoted significant time to representing and counseling employers on union relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and maintaining non-union status. He has negotiated countless labor contracts in both the private and public sectors, both blue collar and white collar. He regularly represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board and Ohio’s State Employment Relations Board in representation and unfair labor practice proceedings.

At the same time, Jim is as much an employment lawyer as he is a labor lawyer. He has been around from the outset of such landmark legislation as the ADA and FMLA. Both have a tremendous impact on the day-to-day advice he provides to employers who look to him to keep them out of trouble. When discrimination claims arise, Jim represents employers in state and federal courts and before the EEOC and state fair employment practice agencies. Jim also assists employers who have federal contracts with their affirmative action obligations, including the preparation of affirmative action plans.
Location: Online via Zoom





HR Stuff every New Supervisor Should Know: Having a Solid Legal Foundation
5/31/2023

Recorded 5/31/23

Learning Objectives: 
  • Understanding the relevant legal landscape as related to leading and supervising employees;
  • Recognizing inappropriate workplace behavior (e.g., misconduct, job performance deficiencies, harassment, tardiness and attendance);
  • Knowing how to respond lawfully and effectively to inappropriate behaviors in the workplace
Presenter:

Jim P. Wilkins,  OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC
Jim began his law career more than thirty years ago when labor law – dealing with unions -- was in full bloom, and employment law was still emerging. As a result, he has a depth and breadth of experience in labor law that many younger lawyers won’t have because of the decline in the unionized segment of the American workforce.

Throughout his career, he has devoted significant time to representing and counseling employers on union relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and maintaining non-union status. He has negotiated countless labor contracts in both the private and public sectors, both blue collar and white collar. He regularly represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board and Ohio’s State Employment Relations Board in representation and unfair labor practice proceedings.

At the same time, Jim is as much an employment lawyer as he is a labor lawyer. He has been around from the outset of such landmark legislation as the ADA and FMLA. Both have a tremendous impact on the day-to-day advice he provides to employers who look to him to keep them out of trouble. When discrimination claims arise, Jim represents employers in state and federal courts and before the EEOC and state fair employment practice agencies. Jim also assists employers who have federal contracts with their affirmative action obligations, including the preparation of affirmative action plans.
Location: Online via Zoom





HR Stuff every New Supervisor Should Know: Skills Needed to Effectively Manage People
6/14/2023

Learning Objectives:
  • Development of effective leadership and employee relations skills, particularly for new supervisors and those who have been promoted from within;
  • Considering effective performance management and corrective action techniques.
  • Developing effective documentation
Presenter:

Jim P. Wilkins,  OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC
Jim began his law career more than thirty years ago when labor law – dealing with unions -- was in full bloom, and employment law was still emerging. As a result, he has a depth and breadth of experience in labor law that many younger lawyers won’t have because of the decline in the unionized segment of the American workforce.

Throughout his career, he has devoted significant time to representing and counseling employers on union relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and maintaining non-union status. He has negotiated countless labor contracts in both the private and public sectors, both blue collar and white collar. He regularly represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board and Ohio’s State Employment Relations Board in representation and unfair labor practice proceedings.

At the same time, Jim is as much an employment lawyer as he is a labor lawyer. He has been around from the outset of such landmark legislation as the ADA and FMLA. Both have a tremendous impact on the day-to-day advice he provides to employers who look to him to keep them out of trouble. When discrimination claims arise, Jim represents employers in state and federal courts and before the EEOC and state fair employment practice agencies. Jim also assists employers who have federal contracts with their affirmative action obligations, including the preparation of affirmative action plans.
Location: Online via Zoom





HR Stuff every New Supervisor Should Know: Skills Needed to Effectively Manage People
6/14/2023

Learning Objectives:
  • Development of effective leadership and employee relations skills, particularly for new supervisors and those who have been promoted from within;
  • Considering effective performance management and corrective action techniques.
  • Developing effective documentation
Presenter:

Jim P. Wilkins,  OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC
Jim began his law career more than thirty years ago when labor law – dealing with unions -- was in full bloom, and employment law was still emerging. As a result, he has a depth and breadth of experience in labor law that many younger lawyers won’t have because of the decline in the unionized segment of the American workforce.

Throughout his career, he has devoted significant time to representing and counseling employers on union relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and maintaining non-union status. He has negotiated countless labor contracts in both the private and public sectors, both blue collar and white collar. He regularly represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board and Ohio’s State Employment Relations Board in representation and unfair labor practice proceedings.

At the same time, Jim is as much an employment lawyer as he is a labor lawyer. He has been around from the outset of such landmark legislation as the ADA and FMLA. Both have a tremendous impact on the day-to-day advice he provides to employers who look to him to keep them out of trouble. When discrimination claims arise, Jim represents employers in state and federal courts and before the EEOC and state fair employment practice agencies. Jim also assists employers who have federal contracts with their affirmative action obligations, including the preparation of affirmative action plans.
Location: Online via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer -Online Via Zoom
9/15/2023

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 1 hour before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.

 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting-In-person
9/15/2023

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 1 hour before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.

 
Location: Cuyahoga Falls Library
2015 3rd St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221


This class was a popular class and it is full. Please email Melissa Lattanzi, lattanzm@neo-rls.org to be put on a waiting list and an additional class may be added for the future.


Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting -Issue 2
12/13/2023

This is a last minute meeting that will focus on Issue 2 and what it means for libraries.
 

Navigating Issue 2: What Public Libraries Need to Know About Ohio’s Marijuana Legalization

Join Kastner Westman & Wilkins attorneys Michael Karst and Mike Tontillo on this timely, FREE, one-hour networking workshop explaining how the passage of Issue 2 affects public libraries and what they can still do to regulate marijuana in the workplace.  This is a great opportunity for interactive dialogue about how to manage the workplace as marijuana becomes more available to the public.


Location: Online
Via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting -Issue 2
12/13/2023

Recorded 12/13/23

This is a last minute meeting that will focus on Issue 2 and what it means for libraries.

Navigating Issue 2: What Public Libraries Need to Know About Ohio’s Marijuana Legalization

Join Kastner Westman & Wilkins attorneys Michael Karst and Mike Tontillo on this timely, FREE, one-hour networking workshop explaining how the passage of Issue 2 affects public libraries and what they can still do to regulate marijuana in the workplace.  This is a great opportunity for interactive dialogue about how to manage the workplace as marijuana becomes more available to the public.


Location: Online
Via Zoom





HR and Legal Update: Recent Changes in the Law and Trends Impacting Public Libraries
1/9/2024

Keeping abreast of changes in employment laws is an on-going challenge for employers generally and for HR Professionals in particular.  In this webinar, we will examine recent developments in the law that impact the ability of public libraries to manage the workforce in a challenging environment.

Learning Objectives:  Attendees will come away with a stronger understanding of recent changes and developments in the law, including:

  • Becoming aware of recent developments in EEO law, including accommodation issues relating to pregnancy, disability, and religion.
  • Being prepared for impending changes impacting salaried exempt employees.
  • Understanding the heightened importance of maintaining positive employee relations in light of recent trends in union organizing activity.
Presenters:

Jim P. Wilkins,  Shareholder, OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC
Jim began his law career more than thirty years ago when labor law – dealing with unions -- was in full bloom, and employment law was still emerging. As a result, he has a depth and breadth of experience in labor law that many younger lawyers won’t have because of the decline in the unionized segment of the American workforce.

Throughout his career, he has devoted significant time to representing and counseling employers on union relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and maintaining non-union status. He has negotiated countless labor contracts in both the private and public sectors, both blue collar and white collar. He regularly represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board and Ohio’s State Employment Relations Board in representation and unfair labor practice proceedings.

At the same time, Jim is as much an employment lawyer as he is a labor lawyer. He has been around from the outset of such landmark legislation as the ADA and FMLA. Both have a tremendous impact on the day-to-day advice he provides to employers who look to him to keep them out of trouble. When discrimination claims arise, Jim represents employers in state and federal courts and before the EEOC and state fair employment practice agencies. Jim also assists employers who have federal contracts with their affirmative action obligations, including the preparation of affirmative action plans.


Amanda S Smith, Shareholder, OSBA-Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law, DE&I Officer , National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC

Amanda’s unusual path to becoming a labor and employment attorney began with earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in neuroscience at Allegheny College and Kent State University, respectively. After determining that a career in science ultimately was not for her, she took a job as a legal assistant following her graduate studies, and immediately fell in love with law.

That first position at a plaintiff’s side labor and employment firm quickly evolved into enrolling in classes at the University of Akron School of Law, where she eventually earned her juris doctor degree, summa cum laude. Her experience to-date as a management-side labor and employment attorney has led to some lively discussions at the dinner table back home with her father (a police chief) and mother (a former union president).

Amanda has found the work to be both fascinating and fulfilling. She represents employers in many types of labor and employment matters, including charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ohio Civil Rights Commission and other state fair employment practice agencies. She also counsels employers on litigation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution matters, as well as wage/hour compliance, performance and leave management, discipline, and workplace policies.
 
Location: Online via Zoom





HR and Legal Update: Recent Changes in the Law and Trends Impacting Public Libraries
1/9/2024

Recorded 1/9/24

Keeping abreast of changes in employment laws is an on-going challenge for employers generally and for HR Professionals in particular.  In this webinar, we will examine recent developments in the law that impact the ability of public libraries to manage the workforce in a challenging environment.

Learning Objectives:  Attendees will come away with a stronger understanding of recent changes and developments in the law, including:

  • Becoming aware of recent developments in EEO law, including accommodation issues relating to pregnancy, disability, and religion.
  • Being prepared for impending changes impacting salaried exempt employees.
  • Understanding the heightened importance of maintaining positive employee relations in light of recent trends in union organizing activity.
Presenters:

Jim P. Wilkins,  Shareholder, OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC
Jim began his law career more than thirty years ago when labor law – dealing with unions -- was in full bloom, and employment law was still emerging. As a result, he has a depth and breadth of experience in labor law that many younger lawyers won’t have because of the decline in the unionized segment of the American workforce.

Throughout his career, he has devoted significant time to representing and counseling employers on union relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and maintaining non-union status. He has negotiated countless labor contracts in both the private and public sectors, both blue collar and white collar. He regularly represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board and Ohio’s State Employment Relations Board in representation and unfair labor practice proceedings.

At the same time, Jim is as much an employment lawyer as he is a labor lawyer. He has been around from the outset of such landmark legislation as the ADA and FMLA. Both have a tremendous impact on the day-to-day advice he provides to employers who look to him to keep them out of trouble. When discrimination claims arise, Jim represents employers in state and federal courts and before the EEOC and state fair employment practice agencies. Jim also assists employers who have federal contracts with their affirmative action obligations, including the preparation of affirmative action plans.


Amanda S Smith, Shareholder, OSBA-Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law, DE&I Officer , National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC

Amanda’s unusual path to becoming a labor and employment attorney began with earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in neuroscience at Allegheny College and Kent State University, respectively. After determining that a career in science ultimately was not for her, she took a job as a legal assistant following her graduate studies, and immediately fell in love with law.

That first position at a plaintiff’s side labor and employment firm quickly evolved into enrolling in classes at the University of Akron School of Law, where she eventually earned her juris doctor degree, summa cum laude. Her experience to-date as a management-side labor and employment attorney has led to some lively discussions at the dinner table back home with her father (a police chief) and mother (a former union president).

Amanda has found the work to be both fascinating and fulfilling. She represents employers in many types of labor and employment matters, including charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ohio Civil Rights Commission and other state fair employment practice agencies. She also counsels employers on litigation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution matters, as well as wage/hour compliance, performance and leave management, discipline, and workplace policies.
 
Location: Online via Zoom





Gamifying the Onboarding Process
1/18/2024

Onboarding can be scary for new employees, ineffective for trainers, and frustrating for all involved. By gamifying the process, you can improve information retention while increasing motivation. Learn how to create a new employee challenge that is interesting, consistent, and fun!

Learning Objectives:

● Learn best practices for creating an online Beanstack challenge for training.
● Take a tour through a live challenge.
● Hear first-hand accounts of the adapted training experience.
● Discuss opportunities for growth in the onboarding process.

Presenter:

Emily Correa is the Deputy Director for the Campbell County Public Library System in Virginia. She was a member of the 45th Class of Leadership Lynchburg in 2021, and was named one of Lynchburg Business Magazine's Top 20 Under 40 in 2022. Emily currently serves on the Virginia Library Association's LGBTQIA+ Forum. Previously she was involved in leadership with other VLA groups, the Mid-Atlantic Library Alliance, The Power of WE Lynchburg, and the County of Campbell.

 
Location: Online via Zoom





Gamifying the Onboarding Process
1/18/2024

Recorded 1/18/24

Onboarding can be scary for new employees, ineffective for trainers, and frustrating for all involved. By gamifying the process, you can improve information retention while increasing motivation. Learn how to create a new employee challenge that is interesting, consistent, and fun!

Learning Objectives:

● Learn best practices for creating an online Beanstack challenge for training.
● Take a tour through a live challenge.
● Hear first-hand accounts of the adapted training experience.
● Discuss opportunities for growth in the onboarding process.

Presenter:

Emily Correa is the Deputy Director for the Campbell County Public Library System in Virginia. She was a member of the 45th Class of Leadership Lynchburg in 2021, and was named one of Lynchburg Business Magazine's Top 20 Under 40 in 2022. Emily currently serves on the Virginia Library Association's LGBTQIA+ Forum. Previously she was involved in leadership with other VLA groups, the Mid-Atlantic Library Alliance, The Power of WE Lynchburg, and the County of Campbell.

 
Location: Online via Zoom





So, You Want to be a Manager?
1/25/2024

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a manager? Have you wondered if you have what it takes to be a good leader? Are you interested in working now to develop the skills and abilities needed to be a good manager and leader? If so, this webinar will help you gain a clear understanding of what skills, abilities, and qualities a good manager needs. You will also have a chance to hear from a panel of supervisors from different types of libraries, at different management levels, and at different points in their management careers about their experiences and advice for people wanting to become a manager. 

Learning Objectives:
  • You will learn what skills you will need to develop in order to be a good manager.
  • You will learn the qualities and abilities needed in a manager.
  • You will gain a sense of what it is like to be a manager or supervisor.
  • You will get real-world advice and guidance from the panel of managers. 
Facilitator:
Mary Frankenfield has worked in the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library system for more than 20 years. During her time at MRCPL, Mary has worked as a page, a clerk, a children's librarian, and a branch manager. She has been in her current position as Deputy Director for a little over five years. Among her many other duties, Mary has an active role in employee training and development and has presented workshops for NEO-RLS, OLC, and the MRCPL staff.



Panel:

Andrea Wittmer, Head Librarian at The Ohio State University Mansfield Campus
Bromfield Library And Information Commons
Andrea is the librarian and director of The Bromfield Library and Information Commons where she serves The Ohio State University at Mansfield and North Central State College communities. She has innumerable creative pursuits and can be found engaging in those when she’s not at work.



Kim Garrett, Deputy Director at Warren-Trumbull County Public Library
With a passion for knowledge and a dedication to serving the community, Kim brings nearly 15 years of invaluable experience to the table. Having started her career as a youth services librarian, Kim has steadily climbed the ranks, exemplifying unwavering commitment to promoting literacy, fostering a love for learning, and expanding access to resources for all patrons. Her extensive expertise in library management, collection development, and innovative programming has been instrumental in transforming the libraries she has served into vibrant hubs for lifelong learning and cultural enrichment. 


Mariana Branch, Director at Kingsville Public Library 
Mariana has a unique background, having earned her bachelor's degree in Archaeology from Kent State University to become an "Accidental Librarian" in 2009 serving as library director for 14 ½ years. She is a member of the Association of Rural and Small Libraries, serves on the American Library Association's (ALA) Peggy Barber Tribute Grant Selection Committee, and demonstrated her commitment to her local community by serving on the United Way of Ashtabula County Board from 2015 to 2018.

Kathy Zappitello, Executive Director at Conneaut Public Library
In addition to her role as Executive Director, Kathy is a past president of ARSL, the Association for Rural & Small Libraries. With over 20 years of experience, she has displayed courageous commitment to leadership paired with a genuine passion for empowering others, all within the framework of rural library service.


Kaya Burgin, Loveland Branch Manager for Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library
Kaya received her Bachelor of Arts in History and Bachelor of Science in Education from Miami University and her MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh. In 2015, she was named an American Library Association Emerging Leader. Kaya believes libraries are places where people can come together and share their experiences with each other.
 
Location: Online via Zoom





So, You Want to be a Manager?
1/25/2024

Recorded 1/25/24

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a manager? Have you wondered if you have what it takes to be a good leader? Are you interested in working now to develop the skills and abilities needed to be a good manager and leader? If so, this webinar will help you gain a clear understanding of what skills, abilities, and qualities a good manager needs. You will also have a chance to hear from a panel of supervisors from different types of libraries, at different management levels, and at different points in their management careers about their experiences and advice for people wanting to become a manager. 

Learning Objectives:
  • You will learn what skills you will need to develop in order to be a good manager.
  • You will learn the qualities and abilities needed in a manager.
  • You will gain a sense of what it is like to be a manager or supervisor.
  • You will get real-world advice and guidance from the panel of managers. 
Facilitator:
Mary Frankenfield has worked in the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library system for more than 20 years. During her time at MRCPL, Mary has worked as a page, a clerk, a children's librarian, and a branch manager. She has been in her current position as Deputy Director for a little over five years. Among her many other duties, Mary has an active role in employee training and development and has presented workshops for NEO-RLS, OLC, and the MRCPL staff.



Panel:

Andrea Wittmer, Head Librarian at The Ohio State University Mansfield Campus
Bromfield Library And Information Commons
Andrea is the librarian and director of The Bromfield Library and Information Commons where she serves The Ohio State University at Mansfield and North Central State College communities. She has innumerable creative pursuits and can be found engaging in those when she’s not at work.



Kim Garrett, Deputy Director at Warren-Trumbull County Public Library
With a passion for knowledge and a dedication to serving the community, Kim brings nearly 15 years of invaluable experience to the table. Having started her career as a youth services librarian, Kim has steadily climbed the ranks, exemplifying unwavering commitment to promoting literacy, fostering a love for learning, and expanding access to resources for all patrons. Her extensive expertise in library management, collection development, and innovative programming has been instrumental in transforming the libraries she has served into vibrant hubs for lifelong learning and cultural enrichment. 


Mariana Branch, Director at Kingsville Public Library 
Mariana has a unique background, having earned her bachelor's degree in Archaeology from Kent State University to become an "Accidental Librarian" in 2009 serving as library director for 14 ½ years. She is a member of the Association of Rural and Small Libraries, serves on the American Library Association's (ALA) Peggy Barber Tribute Grant Selection Committee, and demonstrated her commitment to her local community by serving on the United Way of Ashtabula County Board from 2015 to 2018.

Kathy Zappitello, Executive Director at Conneaut Public Library
In addition to her role as Executive Director, Kathy is a past president of ARSL, the Association for Rural & Small Libraries. With over 20 years of experience, she has displayed courageous commitment to leadership paired with a genuine passion for empowering others, all within the framework of rural library service.


Kaya Burgin, Loveland Branch Manager for Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library
Kaya received her Bachelor of Arts in History and Bachelor of Science in Education from Miami University and her MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh. In 2015, she was named an American Library Association Emerging Leader. Kaya believes libraries are places where people can come together and share their experiences with each other.
 
Location: Online via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer -Online Via Zoom
2/16/2024

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 1 hour before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.

 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





Staff Wellness Virtual Roundtable
2/27/2024

Join your Ohio library colleagues for a roundtable discussion about staff wellness initiatives. Share your challenges and successes related to employee assistance programs, wellness committees, staff recognition programs, and more. Yvette Wasko, Human Resources Manager at Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, will discuss the benefits of tying a wellness program into your health insurance benefits as a win/win for employees and the library. Jacey Duffer, Human Resources Generalist at Toledo Lucas County Public Library, will discuss TLCPL's partnership with Be Well Solutions to provide a comprehensive wellness program for all employees and spouses.

Panelists:
Yvette Wasko is a highly experienced Human Resources Professional with an impressive career spanning nearly 30 years, primarily dedicated to serving the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management from Youngstown State University (YSU), showcasing her commitment to excellence in her field.




Jacey Duffer is a seasoned Human Resources Generalist with a rich and diverse professional background spanning over 25 years. Her journey in the professional realm has been deeply rooted in the dynamic environment of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. Throughout her tenure at TLCPL, she has navigated through different roles, acquiring a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s intricacies. Armed with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management, she has dedicated most of her career to serving the public in various capacities within the library system.  



Phyllis Winfield (she/her) is a veteran human resources generalist with 32 years in the field, primarily serving Worthington Libraries. In the HR universe, you name it, Phyllis has done it! She has grown HR at the Library from a department of one to a staff of four. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a dual major in Human Resources Management and Procurement/Materials Management from Bowling Green State University.
 
Location: Online via Zoom





Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion Training
3/20/2024

This is a skill-building session designed to give supervisors and managers the knowledge necessary to recognize and deal with substance abuse at work. The training will cover workplace guidelines. The training will cover reasonable suspicion guidelines, identifying a problem, and initiating reasonable suspicion testing.

Learning Objectives:
  • Reasonable suspicion guidelines
  • Identifying a problem
  • Initiating reasonable suspicion testing
Presenter:  

Dyann McDowell is an HR Business Partner and Training Consultant working with small to medium employers. She is a trusted source and a highly respected leader in the HR industry with public and private clients. She brings 20+ years of hands-on, Drug-Free Workplace experience including development, employee and supervisor training, and program oversight and consultation. 15 years of HR consulting and Business Development who works with various Associations and is endorsed by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Department of Transportation (DOT), and a recognized leader in the training industry. Specialties: HR Services, Training, and Development include Drug-Free Workplace, DEI, Diversity, Resiliency Leadership development training.
 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting-In Person
6/7/2024

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 1 hour before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.

Morning Session: Managing Behavioral Health Issues under the ADA and FMLA
Learning Objectives: 
  • How to identify behavioral health issues in your workforce.
  • Assessing when a behavioral health issue is a serious health condition under the FMLA and/or a disability under the ADA.
  • How to manage the unique challenges presented by mental health issues, including the accommodation process under the ADA.
Presenters:

Jim P. Wilkins,  Shareholder, OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC
Jim began his law career more than thirty years ago when labor law – dealing with unions -- was in full bloom, and employment law was still emerging. As a result, he has a depth and breadth of experience in labor law that many younger lawyers won’t have because of the decline in the unionized segment of the American workforce.

Throughout his career, he has devoted significant time to representing and counseling employers on union relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and maintaining non-union status. He has negotiated countless labor contracts in both the private and public sectors, both blue collar and white collar. He regularly represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board and Ohio’s State Employment Relations Board in representation and unfair labor practice proceedings.

At the same time, Jim is as much an employment lawyer as he is a labor lawyer. He has been around from the outset of such landmark legislation as the ADA and FMLA. Both have a tremendous impact on the day-to-day advice he provides to employers who look to him to keep them out of trouble. When discrimination claims arise, Jim represents employers in state and federal courts and before the EEOC and state fair employment practice agencies. Jim also assists employers who have federal contracts with their affirmative action obligations, including the preparation of affirmative action plans.


Amanda S Smith, Shareholder, OSBA-Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law, DE&I Officer , National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC

Amanda’s unusual path to becoming a labor and employment attorney began with earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in neuroscience at Allegheny College and Kent State University, respectively. After determining that a career in science ultimately was not for her, she took a job as a legal assistant following her graduate studies, and immediately fell in love with law.

That first position at a plaintiff’s side labor and employment firm quickly evolved into enrolling in classes at the University of Akron School of Law, where she eventually earned her juris doctor degree, summa cum laude. Her experience to-date as a management-side labor and employment attorney has led to some lively discussions at the dinner table back home with her father (a police chief) and mother (a former union president).

Amanda has found the work to be both fascinating and fulfilling. She represents employers in many types of labor and employment matters, including charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ohio Civil Rights Commission and other state fair employment practice agencies. She also counsels employers on litigation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution matters, as well as wage/hour compliance, performance and leave management, discipline, and workplace policies.


 
Location: Twinsburg Public Library
10050 Ravenna Rd.
Twinsburg, OH 44087


This class was a popular class and it is full. Please email Melissa Lattanzi, lattanzm@neo-rls.org to be put on a waiting list and an additional class may be added for the future.


Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting-Via Zoom
6/7/2024

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 1 hour before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.

Morning Session: Managing Behavioral Health Issues under the ADA and FMLA

Learning Objectives: 
  • How to identify behavioral health issues in your workforce.
  • Assessing when a behavioral health issue is a serious health condition under the FMLA and/or a disability under the ADA.
  • How to manage the unique challenges presented by mental health issues, including the accommodation process under the ADA.
Presenters:

Jim P. Wilkins,  Shareholder, OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC
Jim began his law career more than thirty years ago when labor law – dealing with unions -- was in full bloom, and employment law was still emerging. As a result, he has a depth and breadth of experience in labor law that many younger lawyers won’t have because of the decline in the unionized segment of the American workforce.

Throughout his career, he has devoted significant time to representing and counseling employers on union relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and maintaining non-union status. He has negotiated countless labor contracts in both the private and public sectors, both blue collar and white collar. He regularly represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board and Ohio’s State Employment Relations Board in representation and unfair labor practice proceedings.

At the same time, Jim is as much an employment lawyer as he is a labor lawyer. He has been around from the outset of such landmark legislation as the ADA and FMLA. Both have a tremendous impact on the day-to-day advice he provides to employers who look to him to keep them out of trouble. When discrimination claims arise, Jim represents employers in state and federal courts and before the EEOC and state fair employment practice agencies. Jim also assists employers who have federal contracts with their affirmative action obligations, including the preparation of affirmative action plans.


Amanda S Smith, Shareholder, OSBA-Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law, DE&I Officer , National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC

Amanda’s unusual path to becoming a labor and employment attorney began with earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in neuroscience at Allegheny College and Kent State University, respectively. After determining that a career in science ultimately was not for her, she took a job as a legal assistant following her graduate studies, and immediately fell in love with law.

That first position at a plaintiff’s side labor and employment firm quickly evolved into enrolling in classes at the University of Akron School of Law, where she eventually earned her juris doctor degree, summa cum laude. Her experience to-date as a management-side labor and employment attorney has led to some lively discussions at the dinner table back home with her father (a police chief) and mother (a former union president).

Amanda has found the work to be both fascinating and fulfilling. She represents employers in many types of labor and employment matters, including charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ohio Civil Rights Commission and other state fair employment practice agencies. She also counsels employers on litigation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution matters, as well as wage/hour compliance, performance and leave management, discipline, and workplace policies.


 
Location: Online via Zoom





Employee Resource Groups and Why They Matter
7/18/2024

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer staff a way to connect with other staff members across their organization that share similar identities, backgrounds, or life experiences. Not only can ERGs provide support and resources to their members, they can serve as a collective voice to communicate changes or areas that need additional support within the organization. This webinar will discuss building an ERG that aligns with the goals of the organization and supports staff both in the group and in the organization.


Presenter:

Kristy Lorenz is an Information Services Specialist for Columbus Metropolitan Library. She has been with the organization since 2016, working primarily in the public services department. She was on temporary assignment in Marketing & Communications for 2 years and during that time she was responsible for planning and coordinating large events and campaigns that take place at Main Library and across the 22 branch locations. In 2020, Columbus Metropolitan Library began creating the infrastructure for employee resource groups. Kristy is one of the founding members of the Working Caregivers Employee Resource Group.
Location: Online via Zoom





Employee Resource Groups and Why They Matter
7/18/2024

Recorded 7/18/24

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer staff a way to connect with other staff members across their organization that share similar identities, backgrounds, or life experiences. Not only can ERGs provide support and resources to their members, they can serve as a collective voice to communicate changes or areas that need additional support within the organization. This webinar will discuss building an ERG that aligns with the goals of the organization and supports staff both in the group and in the organization.


Presenter:

Kristy Lorenz is an Information Services Specialist for Columbus Metropolitan Library. She has been with the organization since 2016, working primarily in the public services department. She was on temporary assignment in Marketing & Communications for 2 years and during that time she was responsible for planning and coordinating large events and campaigns that take place at Main Library and across the 22 branch locations. In 2020, Columbus Metropolitan Library began creating the infrastructure for employee resource groups. Kristy is one of the founding members of the Working Caregivers Employee Resource Group.
Location: Online via Zoom





Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting
9/6/2024

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 1 hour before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.

 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





HR and Legal Update: Recent Changes in the Law and Trends Impacting Public Libraries
1/7/2025

Keeping abreast of changes in employment laws is an on-going challenge for employers generally and for HR Professionals in particular.  In this webinar, we will examine recent developments in the law that impact the ability of public libraries to manage the workforce in a challenging environment.

Learning Objectives: 
  • Where are we with regulatory changes impacting salaried exempt employees?
  • Recognizing the recent trend toward unionization among Ohio public libraries and what it means.
  • Becoming aware of recent developments in EEO law, especially accommodation issues relating to pregnancy, religion, and disability.
  • Understanding the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on affirmative action and its impact on libraries’ hiring and promotion decisions and their DE&I initiatives.
Presenters:

Jim P. Wilkins,  Shareholder, OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC
Jim began his law career more than thirty years ago when labor law – dealing with unions -- was in full bloom, and employment law was still emerging. As a result, he has a depth and breadth of experience in labor law that many younger lawyers won’t have because of the decline in the unionized segment of the American workforce.

Throughout his career, he has devoted significant time to representing and counseling employers on union relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and maintaining non-union status. He has negotiated countless labor contracts in both the private and public sectors, both blue collar and white collar. He regularly represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board and Ohio’s State Employment Relations Board in representation and unfair labor practice proceedings.

At the same time, Jim is as much an employment lawyer as he is a labor lawyer. He has been around from the outset of such landmark legislation as the ADA and FMLA. Both have a tremendous impact on the day-to-day advice he provides to employers who look to him to keep them out of trouble. When discrimination claims arise, Jim represents employers in state and federal courts and before the EEOC and state fair employment practice agencies. Jim also assists employers who have federal contracts with their affirmative action obligations, including the preparation of affirmative action plans.


Amanda S Smith, Shareholder, OSBA-Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law, DE&I Officer , National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC

Amanda’s unusual path to becoming a labor and employment attorney began with earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in neuroscience at Allegheny College and Kent State University, respectively. After determining that a career in science ultimately was not for her, she took a job as a legal assistant following her graduate studies, and immediately fell in love with law.

That first position at a plaintiff’s side labor and employment firm quickly evolved into enrolling in classes at the University of Akron School of Law, where she eventually earned her juris doctor degree, summa cum laude. Her experience to-date as a management-side labor and employment attorney has led to some lively discussions at the dinner table back home with her father (a police chief) and mother (a former union president).

Amanda has found the work to be both fascinating and fulfilling. She represents employers in many types of labor and employment matters, including charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ohio Civil Rights Commission and other state fair employment practice agencies. She also counsels employers on litigation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution matters, as well as wage/hour compliance, performance and leave management, discipline, and workplace policies.
Location: Online via Zoom





HR and Legal Update: Recent Changes in the Law and Trends Impacting Public Libraries
1/7/2025

Recorded 1/7/25

Keeping abreast of changes in employment laws is an on-going challenge for employers generally and for HR Professionals in particular.  In this webinar, we will examine recent developments in the law that impact the ability of public libraries to manage the workforce in a challenging environment.

Learning Objectives: 
  • Where are we with regulatory changes impacting salaried exempt employees?
  • Recognizing the recent trend toward unionization among Ohio public libraries and what it means.
  • Becoming aware of recent developments in EEO law, especially accommodation issues relating to pregnancy, religion, and disability.
  • Understanding the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on affirmative action and its impact on libraries’ hiring and promotion decisions and their DE&I initiatives.
Presenters:

Jim P. Wilkins,  Shareholder, OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC
Jim began his law career more than thirty years ago when labor law – dealing with unions -- was in full bloom, and employment law was still emerging. As a result, he has a depth and breadth of experience in labor law that many younger lawyers won’t have because of the decline in the unionized segment of the American workforce.

Throughout his career, he has devoted significant time to representing and counseling employers on union relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration proceedings, and maintaining non-union status. He has negotiated countless labor contracts in both the private and public sectors, both blue collar and white collar. He regularly represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board and Ohio’s State Employment Relations Board in representation and unfair labor practice proceedings.

At the same time, Jim is as much an employment lawyer as he is a labor lawyer. He has been around from the outset of such landmark legislation as the ADA and FMLA. Both have a tremendous impact on the day-to-day advice he provides to employers who look to him to keep them out of trouble. When discrimination claims arise, Jim represents employers in state and federal courts and before the EEOC and state fair employment practice agencies. Jim also assists employers who have federal contracts with their affirmative action obligations, including the preparation of affirmative action plans.


Amanda S Smith, Shareholder, OSBA-Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law, DE&I Officer , National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC

Amanda’s unusual path to becoming a labor and employment attorney began with earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in neuroscience at Allegheny College and Kent State University, respectively. After determining that a career in science ultimately was not for her, she took a job as a legal assistant following her graduate studies, and immediately fell in love with law.

That first position at a plaintiff’s side labor and employment firm quickly evolved into enrolling in classes at the University of Akron School of Law, where she eventually earned her juris doctor degree, summa cum laude. Her experience to-date as a management-side labor and employment attorney has led to some lively discussions at the dinner table back home with her father (a police chief) and mother (a former union president).

Amanda has found the work to be both fascinating and fulfilling. She represents employers in many types of labor and employment matters, including charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ohio Civil Rights Commission and other state fair employment practice agencies. She also counsels employers on litigation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution matters, as well as wage/hour compliance, performance and leave management, discipline, and workplace policies.
Location: Online via Zoom





Ohio Regional Library Webinar - Navigating HR Changes in 2025
1/28/2025 - 1/28/2025

Recorded 1/28/25

Enhance your knowledge and connect with fellow professionals at this dynamic learning and networking opportunity. This informative webinar will address the latest developments in workplace regulations, including:

  • New U.S. Dept. of Labor Overtime Rule
  • New Federal Law & Rules for Pregnant & Nursing Employees
  • New U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Guidance on Workplace Harassment
  • Federal and State Changes Related to Marijuana/Cannabis

What do these changes mean for you and your library?

Join Drew Esposito, HR Consultant at Clemans, Nelson & Associates, as he facilitates an engaging, HR-focused session that provides clarity on these critical updates.

The webinar will conclude with an interactive "Ask the Expert" session, offering a safe and supportive space to address your HR-related questions and concerns. Don’t miss this chance to stay informed and empowered in your role!

Andrew Esposito is the Director of Operations and Shareholder for Clemans Nelson. He joined Clemans Nelson in 2011. Mr. Esposito advises clients in human resource management, labor relations, contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, discipline, employee investigations, EEOC/OCRC investigations and policy development. He regularly conducts training throughout the State of Ohio and across the nation on a variety of human resource and labor relations issues such as social media and technology in the workplace, supervisory principles and practices, performance evaluations, FLSA, FMLA, and discriminatory harassment. Mr. Esposito received his J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and his Bachelors of Specialized Studies from Ohio University in Political Science and Biology.







Human Resource and Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting
2/14/2025

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 1 hour before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.

 
Location: Online
Via Zoom





Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting-In Person
6/11/2025

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  .  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.

Morning speaker to be announced.
Location: Reed Memorial Library
167 E Main St
Ravenna, OH 44266

There are currently 29 spots remaining out of 40




Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting-Via Zoom
6/11/2025

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.  This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your email when you register and 1 hour before the meeting.  We hope you will join us.  Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.

Morning session will be announced.
Location: Online via Zoom





Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Active Learning Community Meeting
9/12/2025

We’re excited to unveil a fresh approach to professional connection and collaboration. Our traditional networking meetings are now Active Learning Communities—dynamic spaces designed for shared learning, real conversation, and practical support.

Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges. You'll also get a guided introduction to our new message boards, which will help keep the conversation going long after the meeting ends.

This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your confirmation email a reminder 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


Location: Online via Zoom





HR and Legal Update: Recent Changes in the Law and Trends Impacting Public Libraries
1/7/2026

Keeping abreast of changes in employment laws is an on-going challenge for employers generally and for HR Professionals in particular.  In this webinar, we will examine recent developments in the law that impact the ability of public libraries to manage the workforce in a challenging environment.

Presenter:

Amanda S Smith, Shareholder, OSBA-Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law, DE&I Officer , National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC

Amanda’s unusual path to becoming a labor and employment attorney began with earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in neuroscience at Allegheny College and Kent State University, respectively. After determining that a career in science ultimately was not for her, she took a job as a legal assistant following her graduate studies, and immediately fell in love with law.

That first position at a plaintiff’s side labor and employment firm quickly evolved into enrolling in classes at the University of Akron School of Law, where she eventually earned her juris doctor degree, summa cum laude. Her experience to-date as a management-side labor and employment attorney has led to some lively discussions at the dinner table back home with her father (a police chief) and mother (a former union president).

Amanda has found the work to be both fascinating and fulfilling. She represents employers in many types of labor and employment matters, including charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ohio Civil Rights Commission and other state fair employment practice agencies. She also counsels employers on litigation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution matters, as well as wage/hour compliance, performance and leave management, discipline, and workplace policies.
Location: Online via Zoom





HR and Legal Update: Recent Changes in the Law and Trends Impacting Public Libraries
1/7/2026

Recorded 1/7/26

Keeping abreast of changes in employment laws is an on-going challenge for employers generally and for HR Professionals in particular.  In this webinar, we will examine recent developments in the law that impact the ability of public libraries to manage the workforce in a challenging environment.

Presenter:

Amanda S Smith, Shareholder, OSBA-Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law, DE&I Officer , National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional, Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC

Amanda’s unusual path to becoming a labor and employment attorney began with earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in neuroscience at Allegheny College and Kent State University, respectively. After determining that a career in science ultimately was not for her, she took a job as a legal assistant following her graduate studies, and immediately fell in love with law.

That first position at a plaintiff’s side labor and employment firm quickly evolved into enrolling in classes at the University of Akron School of Law, where she eventually earned her juris doctor degree, summa cum laude. Her experience to-date as a management-side labor and employment attorney has led to some lively discussions at the dinner table back home with her father (a police chief) and mother (a former union president).

Amanda has found the work to be both fascinating and fulfilling. She represents employers in many types of labor and employment matters, including charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ohio Civil Rights Commission and other state fair employment practice agencies. She also counsels employers on litigation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution matters, as well as wage/hour compliance, performance and leave management, discipline, and workplace policies.
Location: Online via Zoom





Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Active Learning Community Meeting
2/13/2026

Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges. 

This meeting will be held through Zoom which is user friendly to all devices.  You will receive a link in your confirmation email a reminder 2 hours before the meeting. We hope you will join us. Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.


Location: Online via Zoom





Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting-In Person
6/5/2026

Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.   Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.

Speaker TBA

 
Location: Twinsburg Public Library
10050 Ravenna Rd.
Twinsburg, OH 44087





Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting-Via Zoom
6/5/2026

Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.   Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.

Speaker TBA
Location: Online via Zoom