Commission Packet - December 2016
Submitted by mwatkins on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 12:12
Release Type:
Commission Packet
Date: Thursday, December 8th, 2016
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Capitol Hill Library
The Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County encourages participation from all patrons and citizens of Oklahoma County. If participation at any public meeting is not possible due to a disability, whether physical, hearing or speech related, please notify the office of the Executive Director (606-3726) at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled public meeting to allow the Library to make necessary accommodations.
- Call to Order and Roll Call to Establish Quorum.
- Introductions
- Comments from General Public
- Consent Docket
- Recommendations from Administration
- Staff Reports
- Executive Director's Report
- Comments from Commission Members
- Log in to post comments
Comments
This part of the packet stuck out to me:
"Lastly, we have engaged McAfee & Taft to review the Library’s personnel policies and make
recommendations for changes. These changes will be considered first by Library leadership, and then by the Commission’s Administrative and Personnel Committee. We hope to bring the entire personnel policy revision to the Commission in spring/summer of 2017."
Aren't we systematically going through all of the policies (personnel included)? Can someone speak to why we need an outside consultant to review our polices? Is this a law firm? Thanks!
Possibly the Classification/Compensation study?
Hi Aaron,
During the process of systematically going through all of the policies, we realized that we (the Special Projects Librarians) didn't have the personnel or legal expertise to review the HUM policies. And, HUM didn't have the time to take on reviewing and drafting all of the policies during the rotation, so HUM hired McAfee & Taft to review them for the organization.
Thanks,
Vicki
I'm not sure why we are going thru our job descriptions when an outside consultant will be doing that shortly, either.
Here's what I found when looking up this co. :
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
ComPsych's “build-to-suit” employee assistance programs address each organization's unique needs. This customization means an employee gets more out of the programs, and employers get more out of their workforce to achieve their organizational goals—be it better engagement and productivity, stronger retention or reduced costs.
ComPsych is the pioneer and worldwide leader of employee assistance programs. Our global reach and extensive network of providers and resources mean multinational employers get the benefit of a centrally managed EAP, with consistent service delivery for employees, wherever they are working. What really sets us apart from other employee assistance program providers is our holistic assessment of and response to each employee’s needs through an extensive, in-house staff of specialists.
Our approach helps an employee and their family members address an array of life challenges before they become distractions that affect home life as well as work performance. In helping individuals address personal life issues, we help employers stay ahead.
Our GuidanceResources® services offer:
•Multiple program models
Employers can choose the program model that best suits their needs, as well as easily integrate EAP services with work-life and other benefits.
•Diverse program promotions
Our creative communications are delivered in a variety of methods and languages – print, e-mail, home mail and online – to ensure the right media mix so that each employer’s workforce is aware of and using the EAP.
•Program Integration
In house integration with work-life services and employee wellness offerings holistically addresses employee issues while providing a seamless employee experience
•Custom data and performance metrics
Our reports can be customized to meet specific employer requirements, providing data how and when it’s needed.
•Worldwide programs
Our EAP services, along with critical incident stress management, work-life and wellness services, are available anywhere in the world 24/7.
I'm having trouble determining whether there are actual human therapists to visit in real life, or whether all my mental breakdowns would be handled online from an undisclosed location. I definitely like the 24/7 part!
Sounds like something out of 1984 or Starship Troopers. I like it!
(I'd been thinking about trying the EAP sometime soon, so that section jumped out at me.)
ETA: could be Demolition Man. It definitely sounds like something out of some movie.
Battlestar Galactica(?) Psi Corp :-)