Johnson County Library Employee Reviews for Staff Development Manager

What do you like about working at Johnson County Library?

"The majority of the people I work with are great. The location and benefits are good."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure you negotiate an appropriate salary for your position. Interview your boss and find out if this person will have your back."

What don't you like about working at Johnson County Library?

"The pay is too low for my skill level. There are a lot of office politics. Some staff get away with things that other would be in big trouble for doing."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would sincerely recognize and show appreciation to the staff members who deserve it. If I received a complaint about a staff members performance, I would talk to the staff member first to get his/her opinion. I would never throw my staff under the bus. I would defend them when it was deserved. I would put myself in their shoes."

What do you like about working at Johnson County Library?

"The majority of the people I work with are great. It is part of Johnson County Government so from an employee perspective the benefits are better due to the size of county government. The location and hours are good."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure your supervisor understands and appreciates the work you do. Make sure this person will have your back. Be a tough negotiator when discussig salary."

What don't you like about working at Johnson County Library?

"My previous supervisor. Right now I have an interim boss which is somewhat difficult. This person does not want the position so I will soon have to adapt to yet another boss in the near future. The pay for my skill level is too low."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I woudl show more appreciation and recognition to employees who deserve it. I wouldn't let some employees get away with unprofessional behavior while others aren't allowed to get away with having a bad day. I would not throw my direct reports under the bus. If my direct reports were being reasonable, I would have their backs. Before I made accusations, I would ask all of the parties involved to explain their side."