Human Resources: Upcoming April Programs |
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March 29, 2016, Volume 62, No. 28 |
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 contacting Learning and Education at (215) 898-3400.
A.M.A’s Expanding Your Influence: Understanding the Psychology of Persuasion Planning; 4/5-4/6; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; $75. How can one person get someone to do something with ease, while it’s an uphill battle for someone else? Bringing about the reaction you want from others and expanding your influence require insights that go beyond the actual process of influencing—and into the psychology of what truly prompts us to say yes or no. This course explores these psychological triggers, plus how this knowledge may be used not just for compliance but for mutually desirable outcomes. You’ll uncover persuasion techniques that most people don’t even know exist and learn how to build your influence by applying these principles to any number of business interactions, from managing, mentoring and negotiating to conversations, writing and presentations. In addition, you will learn how to choose the best principle for any given situation and avoid being manipulated by others.
Navigating Your Career by Identifying Your Vital Skills and Development Needs; 4/8; 12:30-1:30 p.m. This session will focus on helping you identify your skills, including those you use most and those you would like to develop further in your career at Penn. HR Learning & Education professional development services will also be discussed.
Cross Cultural Communication; 4/13; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; $75. Communication goes far beyond the actual words that you say; it’s also how you say those words and the non-verbal messages that you send with them. The receipt and interpretation of that message depends on the other person’s view of the world and his or her beliefs and values. This workshop reaches beyond the surface to explore the similarities and differences among varying cultures. It helps to teach participants to monitor and adapt the more subtle aspects of effective cross-cultural communication.
TED Talk Tuesday: Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders; 4/19; 12:30-1:30 p.m. In this session we will view and discuss Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s TED Talk, “Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders.” In her talk, Ms. Sandberg looks at why a smaller percentage of women than men reach the top of their professions—and offers three powerful pieces of advice to women aiming for the C-suite.
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 http://www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/registration or contact Human Resources at (215) 573-2471 or qowl@hr.upenn.edu
Managing Relationships: Bridging the Generation Gap at Work; 4/5; noon-1 p.m. This seminar will provide strategies for bridging generation gaps. Participants will learn how to build on differences among varying generations, and how to turn the workplace into a more productive environment. Please feel free to bring your lunch.
Guided Meditation—Take a Breath and Relax; 4/12 & 4/29; 12:30-1:30 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.
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day; 4/28; various events. Penn understands the importance of providing children with positive, productive experiences in their formative years. That’s why we host the annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, a nationally recognized event that encourages and inspires youngsters “to dream without gender limitations and to think imaginatively about their family, work and community lives.”
Each year on the fourth Thursday in April, Penn provides an exciting array of activities on campus for children ages 9-15. For this year’s Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on Thursday, April 28, registration for Penn’s events is scheduled to begin on April 14.
Please note: all participants must have supervisory approval and must accompany their young guests to all activities.
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 http://www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/registration or contact Human Resources at (215) 573-2471 or qowl@hr.upenn.edu
Be in the Know Biometric Screenings; 4/4; 9 a.m.-1 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 http://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.
10K-A-Day Wellness Challenge; 4/4-5/15. The StayWell 10K-A-Day Wellness Challenge is part of Penn’s Be in the Know wellness campaign for benefits-eligible faculty and staff. Participants who walk a total of 300,000 steps between April 4 and May 15 will earn 30 Bonus Action points. To learn more about Be in the Know and how you can earn up to $180 in cash incentives, visit http://www.hr.upenn.edu/beintheknow
Chair Yoga; 4/6 & 4/20; noon-1 p.m. Interested in trying yoga but don’t know where to start? Join us for our chair yoga series! You get the same benefits of a regular yoga workout (like increased strength, flexibility and balance) but don’t have to master complex poses. Chair yoga can even better your breathing and teach you how to relax your mind and improve your wellbeing.
Gentle Yoga; 4/13 & 4/27; 11 a.m.-noon. 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.
April Wellness Walk; 4/29; noon-1 p.m. It has been proven that spending more time outside reduces stress, increases energy levels and boosts immunity. Meet the Center for Public Health Initiatives staff at noon in front of College Hall by the Ben Franklin statue as we walk to the Schuylkill Boardwalk and back. The walk will be approximately 2 miles and we will inform you when we have reached the 1-mile mark in the event that you need to exit the walk early. We hope you will be able to join us. Bring your water bottle and don’t forget your sneakers!
We would like to help you achieve these goals by inviting you to join Penn’s 30x30 Challenge. The 30x30 Challenge, which is sponsored by Penn’s Green Campus Partnership, is a month-long event in which participants spend at least 30 minutes outdoors every day for 30 days. The Challenge is open to all Penn staff and faculty, and runs from April 1-30. You can sign up for the challenge at http://bit.ly/217fzoc
Note: Registration has ended for the 2016 30x30 Challenge. If you missed the registration deadline, you can still sign up to receive tips and suggestions about getting outside by emailing sustainability@upenn.edu
In addition, StayWell’s 10K-A-Day Wellness Challenge launches in early April and this walk is another great way to get your daily steps in.
—Division of Human Resources
Related: Penn Benefits Open Enrollment: April 18-April 29
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