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Urbana Free Library (Illinois) Unionizes
https://ala-apa.org/newsletter/2025/02/28/urbana-free-library-illinois-unionizes/
Published: February 28, 2025 04:16
Employees of the Urbana Free Library (UFL) in Illinois recently joined AFSCME. The sixty (60) employees of the UFL voted unanimously to form their union, which was certified by the Illinois Labor Relations Board on November 6, 2024. According to AFSCME,…
Transform Workplace Mental Health with a Skills-Based Approach
Published: February 28, 2025 04:16
It’s no secret that employees are still struggling with mental health concerns. The issue took center stage during the pandemic. That’s when it moved from being a personal issue to a workplace challenge. According to a 2024 Mental Health America report,…
The U.S. Engagement Sinks to a 10-Year Low
https://ala-apa.org/newsletter/2025/02/28/the-u-s-engagement-sinks-to-a-10-year-low/
Published: February 28, 2025 04:16
Considering the turmoil that the work environment is currently experiencing, it should come as no surprise that employee engagement ─the involvement and enthusiasm employees feel toward their work and workplace─ in the U.S. is plummeting. Thousands have…
Employers Come Ready to Recruit at the ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia
Published: February 28, 2025 04:16
If your library has vacant positions that you plan to fill this year, consider meeting with job seekers in the ALA JobLIST Placement & Career Development Center at the upcoming American Library Association’s (ALA) Annual Conference in Philadelphia (June 26…
Develop Strong Leaders with On-the-Job Learning
https://ala-apa.org/newsletter/2025/02/28/develop-strong-leaders-with-on-the-job-learning/
Published: February 28, 2025 04:16
With so much change happening in the world, many people feel anxious, as uncertainty abounds. One critical area that is a source of concern is job security. With hiring freezes, lay-offs, and many areas being put under a microscope, people are worried…
Helping the Sandwich Generation Thrive at Work
https://ala-apa.org/newsletter/2025/02/28/helping-the-sandwich-generation-thrive-at-work/
Published: February 28, 2025 04:15
Many of us are aware of the significant challenges faced by employees balancing work and caregiving —often at the expense of their well-being and engagement. Half of caregivers adjust their work schedules, and one-third leave their jobs altogether. For the…
Why One Job Offer in Hand Is Worth Ten in the Queue
https://ala-apa.org/newsletter/2025/02/28/why-one-job-offer-in-hand-is-worth-ten-in-the-queue/
Published: February 28, 2025 04:15
There is a really interesting article on LinkedIn by Founder & CEO of Work It DAILY, J.T. O’Donnell, which starts like this…. If you’re job seeking right now and thinking, I want multiple offers so I can pick the best one, listen up. You’re not alone. Job…