Human Resources: Upcoming November Programs |
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October 27, 2015, Volume 62, No. 11 |
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 register for programs by visiting knowledgelink.upenn.edu or by contacting Learning and Education at (215) 898-3400.
Writing Emails that Get to the Point; 11/3; 1-2 p.m. Because so many of your communications are via email, this is a great chance for you to spend a short time learning how to do it better. Email demands clear and efficient writing, but we’ve all seen how easily misunderstandings in email messages can compromise clear communication. Attend this helpful brown bag to get a fast-paced, hands-on lesson to strengthen your email writing skills. Through examples and exercises, you will learn how to target your audience, get to the point and develop and maintain a professional email style.
AMA’s Developing Emotional Intelligence; 11/10 & 11/11; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; $75. Emotional intelligence (EI) in the workplace is vital to being an effective and high-performing member of any team. Business professionals who understand the connection between emotions and actions and can apply EI skills to maximize effectiveness have a stand-out advantage in any organization.
Cover Letters That Get Results; 11/18; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. We all know that employers get so many resumes in response to just one job opening. It becomes more important than ever to find ways to make your information stand out from the crowd. A well written cover letter gives you that great opportunity to communicate your ‘match’ to the position and your ‘fit’ to the organization. Come to this session to learn the steps to creating a powerful cover letter.
Quality of Worklife Workshops
Dealing with the demands of work and your personal life can be challenging. These free workshops, sponsored by Human Resources and led by experts from Penn’s Employee Assistance Program and Quality of Worklife Department, offer information and support for your personal and professional life challenges. For complete details and to register, visit www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/registration or contact Human Resources at (215) 573-2471 or qowl@hr.upenn.edu
Breastfeeding Support Group; 11/2; noon-1:30 p.m. Come meet other new moms on campus, get help with breastfeeding challenges or share what’s worked for you. If you are breastfeeding, pumping and bottle-feeding, pregnant and thinking about breastfeeding or formula-feeding and curious about breastfeeding, this group is for you. This group is open to Penn faculty, staff, students, post docs and their partners. The group will also meet on December 7. Funding for this group is provided by the Division of Human Resources, the Family Resource Center and the Penn Women’s Center.
Putting Together a Flexible Work Option; 11/4; 1-2 p.m. Flexible work options offer creative ways to work while managing complex work and life goals. They involve non-traditional work schedules, locations and/or job structures. No matter what you’d like to arrange, you have to make sure that your plan prioritizes the needs of the organization. Come to this workshop and we’ll review what you need to consider, typical ways of working flexibly at Penn and how to make sure you have a successful arrangement proposal.
What is Mindfulness Anyway? And How Can it Help Me?; 11/6; noon-1 p.m. From Psychology Today to the Harvard Business Review, mindfulness has been in the news a lot lately, but what exactly does it mean? Mindfulness practice develops awareness of your present thoughts and feelings to help you manage different situations. In this workshop, we’ll explore the science and philosophy behind mindfulness and learn its potential benefits. You’ll see how mindfulness can help you become more engaged and effective both at home and in the workplace.
Education in Philadelphia: School Information Session; 11/9; noon-1:30 p.m. The Family Center encourages all parents and families to attend our annual school information session. This event is a vital opportunity to hear firsthand details about charter schools, the Head Start preschool program, private preschools and kindergarten transition into the School District of Philadelphia. Representatives from local schools will be available to answer your questions. This event is sponsored by Parents at Penn and the Family Center. Lunch will be provided. Please register in advance as space is limited.
Self-Care for the Caregiver; 11/13; noon-1 p.m. This workshop is designed to assist caregivers with developing skills to better help their loved ones—and themselves—cope with the many stages of caregiving. Participants will learn some specific techniques to better care for loved ones and emphasize ways of coping with the personal and emotional challenges caregivers face.
Healthy Living Workshops
Get the tools you need to live well year-round. From expert nutrition and weight loss advice to exercise and disease prevention strategies, we can help you kick-start your body and embrace a healthy lifestyle. These free workshops are sponsored by Human Resources. For complete details and to register, visit www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/registration or contact Human Resources at (215) 573-2471 or qowl@hr.upenn.edu
Flu Vaccine Clinic; 11/2; 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Penn faculty and staff (full- and part-time) are encouraged to get their flu vaccine this season! Health Advocate will be on campus to offer Penn employees a flu shot, with registration required.
Please note:
• Bring your PennCard.
• Bring the printed ‘Confirmation Statement’ for this event.
• Wear clothes with access to your upper arm.
• No payment is required.
Consistent with the Affordable Care Act, Penn employees no longer need to pay for flu shots and seek reimbursement from their insurance companies. As such, there will be no charge for flu shots given on campus this year.
Be in the Know Biometric Screenings; 11/3 -11/20; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Start this year’s Be in the Know campaign and sign up for a free and confidential biometric screening, which measures your:
• Blood pressure
• Blood sugar (glucose)
• Non-fasting cholesterol (total and high density lipoproteins)
Biometric screenings are conducted by AREUFIT Health Services, an experienced worksite health promotion company. These screenings should only take 20 minutes. On the spot, you’ll receive your results and learn what they mean from an AREUFIT health educator.
Visit our Be in the Know webpages at www.hr.upenn.edu/beintheknow to learn about the full campaign, including complete details regarding this year’s Core Activities (biometric screening and online health assessment) and Bonus Actions. Get started today and earn up to $180* and be entered into various drawings for exciting prizes.
*Note: All Be in the Know incentives are less applicable payroll taxes.
Gentle Yoga; 11/6; 11/20; 10:30-11:30 a.m. Let your body reward itself with movement. Join us for this Gentle Yoga session and explore the natural movements of the spine with slow and fluid moving bends and soft twists. During this session, you will flow into modified sun salutations that loosen those tightened muscles and joints of the lower back, neck, shoulders and wrists. As an added bonus, you’ll get a workout in the process. Mats and props will be provided.
Guided Meditation – Take a Breath and Relax; 11/17; 11/24; noon-1 p.m. Practice mindful breathing that focuses your attention on the present moment with kindness, compassion and awareness. Self-massage and gentle mindful movements that promote relaxation and reduce stress may also be included in the workshop. No experience necessary. Sandra Herman, the instructor for the course, has 30 years of experience in the fields of social work and health education. She has a special interest and expertise in holistic approaches to stress reduction. Since 2007, she has conducted individual wellness sessions and workshops in stress reduction and smoking cessation for Penn students. These sessions incorporate not only educational and behavioral counseling techniques, but also mind/body awareness practices, including meditation, reiki, guided imagery, self-massage and qigong. Ms. Herman also maintains a private consulting practice with individuals and organizations, where she shares these varied methods for increasing calm and balance in facing life’s many challenges.
—Division of Human Resources
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