Attract and retain high-performing employees
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NEWS
For Immediate Release
April 14, 2009
CHICAGO –
ALA Editions, the publishing imprint of the American Library Association, is releasing
“Developing a Compensation Plan for Your Library, Second Edition”  by Paula M. Singer and Laura L. Francisco. This thorough treatment of compensation plans includes updated versions of the numerous checklists, worksheets and salary surveys that made the first edition such a reliable resource. The revised information reflects changes in the labor market, with added sample forms and real-world examples. The book helps readers become familiar with the process of developing a compensation plan and find tips that will guide them through potential challenges like maintaining staff morale.
Paula M. Singer is the president and principal consultant of The Singer Group, Inc., a management-consulting firm she founded in 1983. She provides vital services to clients in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Libraries throughout the country have engaged The Singer Group to conduct a variety of studies and projects. She is the author of several  titles published by ALA Editions. Paula is also a frequent speaker at ALA, PLA and state library association conferences and events.
Laura L. Francisco is a senior consultant with The Singer Group, Inc. She has consulted with many library systems across the country to develop and implement compensation and classification systems designed to meet the particular needs of the library system. Francisco is a member of the American Library Association and has been certified as a Professional in Human Resources by the Society for Human Resource Management.
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