Create an exceptional work place environment

Key actions

Implement strategies leading to beneficial changes in the work environment.

• Align HR processes to incorporate the aspirational values and behaviors.
• Expand employee recognition programs.

Improve knowledge of the Library’s vision, goals and desired cultural shifts.

• Develop a Staffing Plan for UBC Library Vancouver.
• Initiate a Culture Change plan.

Create opportunities for leadership, learning and new internal work experiences.

• Create a framework and processes to facilitate cross-library work experiences.
• Develop and target training to increase skills and competencies to meet the needs of a changing library profession.
• Identify and provide specific training programs in support of supervisors, committees, and working groups.
• Launch a mentorship program for different employee groups.

Evaluate improvements and cultural changes.

• Repeat the Cultural Assessment Tool (DJA) and other methodologies to measure the efforts being made to improve the workplace culture.
• Continually assess new data to inform Exceptional Workplace initiatives.