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Human Resources Programs and Workshops
February 26, 2008, Volume 54, No. 23

Health Promotion Workshop
Human Resources regularly offers free health promotion and wellness workshops on a variety of topics. For more information and to register, visit www.hr.upenn.edu/Quality/Wellness/Workshops.aspx or contact Human Resources at suzsmith@exchange.upenn.edu or (215) 898-5116.

Am I Losing My Memory or Just Losing My Mind? March 19; noon –1:30 p.m.; free. When are lapses in memory a cause for concern? Get a better understanding of how the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease differ from memory problems that are more likely related to stress, the aging brain, and the pressures of today’s world.

Professional and Personal Development
Improve your skills and get ahead in your career by taking advantage of the many development opportunities provided by Human Resources! You can pre-register for programs by visiting the online Course Catalog at www.hr.upenn.edu (click “Course Catalog” at the top of the page), or by contacting Learning and Education at (215) 898-3400.

Brown Bag Matinee—Painless Performance Improvement; March 5; noon–1 p.m.; free. Real change can only occur when the decision to change comes from within. This session will help managers to focus on performance over attitude, intervene rather than confront and gain the skills to recognize and deflect common sidetracks.

Unlocking the Secrets of the Penn Library; March 13; noon–1:30 p.m.; free. Discover the ways the Penn Library can work for you! Learn how to access over 10,000 electronic journals and reference sources, get personalized research assistance, or simply take out the latest New York Times bestseller.

Career Focus Brown Bag—Preparing for Your Performance Appraisal; March 27; noon– 1 p.m.; free. The key to getting the most out of your performance appraisal is preparation. This workshop will walk you through the preparation process, and introduce some techniques you can use to communicate effectively during the appraisal itself.

Franklin Covey’s “FOCUS”; March 28; 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; $75. This engaging, highly interactive workshop will give you the tools to increase productivity and enhance your chances of success. Learn how to keep focused, effectively manage all the information that comes across your desk, and reduce your stress level.

Getting Ahead: A Series for Young Professionals
Today’s young professionals face new and different challenges in the workplace. That’s why Human Resources has developed “Getting Ahead: A Series for Young Professionals”. For dates, locations and session subjects, please access the program flyer at www.hr.upenn.edu/Learning/GettingAhead.pdf.  To register for courses, visit www.hr.upenn.edu and click on “Course Catalog” at the top of the page, then select the series under the “Browse by Category” section.

Your Money; March 12; noon–1:30 p.m.; free. Managing your money is always challenging—especially when you are starting out and on a tight budget. But the choices and decisions you make now are critical to your future financial success. This session will answer your questions about financial planning.

Focus on Fitness
It’s easy to recognize the benefits of physical fitness: exercise improves health, gives you more energy, and channels stress and nervous energy into something positive. Knowing that exercise is good for you and actually finding a way to fit it into your life are two very different things, however. “Focus on Fitness” can help you figure out how to create a workout routine that meets your needs. For more information and to register, visit www.hr.upenn.edu/Quality/Wellness/Workshops.aspx or contact Human Resources at suzsmith@exchange.upenn.edu or (215) 898-5116.

Managing Stress through Fitness; March 25; noon–1 p.m.; free. More and more people every day turn towards exercise to release daily stress and anxiety. Learn how to better manage stress, reduce tension, and increase energy with fitness.

Stress Management
Resolve to improve your quality of life this year by taking part in the new “Stress Management” wellness series. Jobs, families and relationships can all be sources of stress—it’s important to have an effective coping strategy to help you manage. For details on the Stress Management series and to register, visit www.hr.upenn.edu/Quality/Wellness/Workshops.aspx or contact Human Resources at suzsmith@exchange.upenn.edu or (215) 898-5116.

Personal and Family Stress: How to Achieve Balance; March 20; 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; free.Gain a solid understanding of the skills needed to manage stress from a variety of sources, and to maintain boundaries and balance once they are achieved.

Parenting 101—All Ages, All Stages
Parenting has its challenges and opportunities at every developmental stage. This series will offer an understanding about how to deal with the challenges, maximize the opportunities, and maintain a constructive relationship with your child at every age. For details and to register, visit www.hr.upenn.edu/Quality/Wellness/Workshops.aspx or contact Human Resources at suzsmith@exchange.upenn.edu or (215) 898-5116.

Parenting Your Toddler and Young Child: Laying a Solid Foundation; March 26; 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; free. This workshop will focus on issues faced by parents of toddlers and young children. Learn about child development, socialization and education, and how to set limits and boundaries.

 

Almanac - February 26, 2008, Volume 54, No. 23