Improving Morale: It Can Be Done without Frosting

The webinair will explain why workplaces develop low morale, how to recognize the problem, and provide basic principles for change. Primary focus will be on respect and consistency without micromanagement or lack of leadership.

This session was presented May 20, 2015.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this session, attendees will have learned how to recognize and understand when morale is a problem in the workplace, how to identify the causes of poor morale and how to make change with steps for improving morale.

Who Should Attend

Library personnel in supervisory roles and anyone interested in morale in the workplace.

Presenter

Su Epstein holds a doctorate in Sociology from the University of Connecticut and began her career teaching Criminology. Leaving academia, she earned her MLS from Simmons College and subsequently worked in a variety of libraries including the newspaper, Springfield Union News and Greens Farms Academy. She most recently worked at the West Haven Connecticut Public Library and currently is the Director at the Saxton B. Little Free Library in rural Columbia, Connecticut.

Registration

Cost

All webinars are recorded and the one-time fee includes unlimited access to the webinar recording. All registered attendees will receive the link to the recorded session so if you are unable to attend the webinar at the time it is presented, you will have the opportunity to listen to the recording at your convenience.

This session was presented May 20, 2015.

Access recording and materials now:

How to Register

To register, complete the online registration form or or register by mail for the session you would like to attend.

Tech Requirements

Computer with Internet access (high-speed connection is best) and media player software. Headphones recommended.

Check to see if your system supports GoToMeeting: http://support.citrixonline.com/en_US/GoToWebinar/help_files/GTW010004?title=System+Requirements

If you receive a Codec error when playing the recorded file with Windows Media Player, download the gotowebinar codec file from: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/codec?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com The Codec acts as a patch that allows the recording, which is created with a higher version of Media Player, to play in version 7. For more information on playing the recording, see the FAQ.

Tech Requirements

Computer with Internet access (high-speed connection is best) and media player software. Headphones recommended.

ALCTS webinars are presented through GoToWebinar. Check to see if your system supports GoToWebinar.

Test your connection or audio.

If you receive a Codec error when playing the recorded file with Windows Media Player, download the gotowebinar codec file from: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/codec?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com The Codec acts as a patch that allows the recording, which is created with a higher version of Media Player, to play in version 7. For more information on playing the recording, see the FAQ.

Credits

none

Contact

For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling 1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration@ala.org.

For all other questions or comments related to the webinars, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or jreese@ala.org.