Professional and Personal Development

Open to faculty and staff. Register at http://knowledgelink.upenn.edu/

Your Career@Penn; June 6; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Hosted by Penn Recruitment and Staffing and developed to assist staff in building their careers. Recruitment professionals will share practical information to help connect your skills and abilities with opportunities at Penn.

The Psychology of Job Performance; June 7; 12:30- 1:30 p.m. Successfully overcoming performance issues in the workplace requires a basic understanding of how the human mind works. We will discuss how job performance intersects with concepts within the field of psychology, such as behavioral science and motivation and how these concepts form a framework that can be used to diagnose performance issues and realize the most efficient and effective ways to overcome them.

TED Talk Tuesday: Kelly McGonigal, How to Make Stress Your Friend; June 26; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Stress makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. While stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. In this video screening, psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive and introduces us to an unsung mechanism for stress reduction: reaching out to others. Followed by a discussion.

Learning with Lynda: Building Resilience; June 28; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Have trouble getting by when the going gets tough? Everyone wants to perform well when the pressure’s on, but a lot of us withdraw in times of stress or adversity. If you can build your resilience, you’ll have an easier time facing new challenges. Kelley School of Business professor and professional communications coach Tatiana Kolovou explains how to build your “resiliency threshold.” She outlines five training techniques to prepare for difficult situations and five strategies for reflecting on them afterward. Find out where you are on the resilience scale, identify where you want to be and learn strategies to close the gap. Learning with Lynda utilizes the University’s enterprise-wide license of Lynda.com to provide a blended learning solution. Prior to attending the in-class session it is strongly recommended that you take the online Lynda module. During the classroom session we apply the concepts from the online module. Please complete the Building Resilience session at http://lynda.upenn.edu/ prior to attending.

Work-life Workshops

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Mindfulness Monday: From Mindfull to Mindful; June 4; 12:30-1:30 p.m. According to Jon Kabat- Zinn, mindfulness is “paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.” Mindfulness practice develops awareness of your present thoughts and feelings to help you manage different situations. In this experiential workshop, you’ll see how mindfulness can help you become more engaged and effective both at home and in the workplace. No prior meditation experience necessary.

New and Expectant Parent Briefing; June 5; 12:30- 1:30 p.m. This is an introductory resource designed for expectant parents and those who are new to parenting or child care. Participants learn about local and University childcare and parenting resources including breastfeeding support and the nursing mothers program, childcare locators, back-up care, adjusting to new schedules and flexible work options. This will cover Penn’s short-term disability (STD) and related sick leave policies.

Guided Meditation: Take a Breath and Relax; June 8 and 22; 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.

Inside Money: Managing Income and Debt; June 12; noon-1 p.m. Learn about making your money work, utilizing cash flow, saving and spending, and understanding good and bad debt and how to manage them.

Flexible Work Options; June 27; 12:30-1:30 p.m. An overview of Flexible Work Options and guidelines for proposing and implementing a flex request including: understanding the applicable HR guidelines and policies, assessing the fit between position and job responsibilities, reviewing a sample proposal, documenting the flexible work option request and implementing the request.

Penn Healthy You Workshops

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Employee Health and Wellness Month Kick-off Walk; June 1; noon-1 p.m. We’re starting Penn’s Employee Health and Wellness Month with a wellness walk. We have partnered with the Center for Public Health Initiatives and Campus Recreation on this fun fitness event. CPHI has designed a great 2-mile route that will end at Pottruck for an open house where you can explore Recreation’s programs, services and memberships. Meet in front of College Hall by the Ben Franklin statue for a quick warm-up. We will inform you when we have reached the 1-mile mark in case you need to leave. Invite a co-worker, bring your water bottle and don’t forget your sneakers!

Gentle Yoga; June 5, 19 and 26; noon-1 p.m. Let your body reward itself with movement! Explore the natural movements of the spine with slow and fluid moving bends and soft twists. Flow into modified sun salutations that loosen tightened muscles and joints of the lower back, neck, shoulders and wrists. Get a workout in the process. Mats and props will be provided.

Spin Class; June 7, 14, 21 and 28; 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Pedal your way to a fantastic workout indoors! With the use of stationary cycles, each class is led on a “virtual” outdoor road, complete with a variety of exercises. This energizing, calorie-burning, fun workout is great for all fitness levels because you will ride at a self-directed pace.

Zumba; June 12; noon-1 p.m. Designed to take the “work” out of workout by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you’ll see why Zumba classes are often called exercise in disguise.

Body Combat; June 13; noon-1 p.m. This fiercely energetic cardiovascular workout program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines. Tone and shape muscles while burning major calories!

Body Pump; June 20; noon-1 p.m. A toning and conditioning class with weights that is for anyone who wants to add strength training into their aerobic workout. Meet the challenge and reap the rewards!

Shape Up Your Summer Nutrition; June 20; noon-1 p.m. Join a Family Food Registered Dietician to learn about healthy summer recipes, tools to stick with your nutrition goals while on vacation and other helpful summer tips to keep you in top shape all summer long.

Taking Care of Your Skin Webinar; June 20; noon-1 p.m. Having healthy skin is important not only for your appearance, but because your skin performs so many important tasks for your body. This will provide an understanding of the various functions of the human skin, some of the common disorders of the skin and how to maintain good skin health.

Be in the Know Biometric Screenings; June 27; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; for benefits-eligible faculty and staff. These are the last on-campus screenings of the 2018- 2019 campaign. Free biometric screenings provide key indicators of your health, such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels and blood sugar. Participants receive immediate feedback—plus points toward Be in the Know incentives. You can earn up to $300 this campaign! Visit www.hr.upenn.edu/beintheknow

Chair Yoga; June 27; noon-1 p.m. A moderate form of yoga that’s done while sitting in a chair or using a chair for support. You get the same benefits of a yoga workout but don’t have to master complex poses. Chair yoga can be modified for all levels.