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myHR: April 30, 2014

Life Insurance Benefits for the Living

three generation of family At any stage of adulthood, personal relationships can bring added responsibilities. Your wellbeing not only affects you, it means a great deal to your loved ones, too. Your health, end-of-life care, and financial decisions will make a big difference in your family’s security and your future quality of life. As you make these important choices, where can you find affordable planning services to help you understand your options?

Fortunately, assistance is available from a surprising source—Penn’s life insurance carrier, Aetna. There’s more to life insurance than financial benefits for those left behind after death. Through Aetna Life Essentials, you have access to free and low-cost services for the here and now. All part-time and full-time Penn faculty and staff who are enrolled in a life insurance benefit can take advantage of Aetna Life Essentials services in these areas:

Financial Services
Financial planning and accelerated death benefits
Legal Services
Legal forms, documents, and estate planning
Emotional Services
End-of-life, grief, and bereavement counseling
Physical Services
Vision, hearing, and fitness discounts

Visit the Aetna Life Essentials website, select the programs that are right for you, and take comfort in knowing that you’re ready to face the years ahead.

For information on Penn life insurance options, visit the Benefits website or call the Penn Benefits Center at 1-888-PENN-BEN (1-888-736-6236).

We Have a New Name on Twitter: @CareersatPenn

Twitter followers, take note! @PennHR_learn is now @CareersatPenn. Human Resources will continue to share daily career advice and training opportunities on Twitter, but we’ve recently added selected job postings and recruitment information into the mix. The new Twitter name reflects our expanded scope. So keep following @CareersatPenn for the latest Penn professional development news, workplace tips, motivational quotes, and more.

If you haven’t been following, now’s a great time to start. If you already have a Twitter account, just click the “follow” button on our page. If you don't have an account, it's free and takes less than a minute to sign up on Twitter's website.

Here’s a sample of some of our more popular tweets.

Make Words Work for You

pen on keyboard The written word is mightier than ever. In today’s workplace, where words can be shared with the touch of a button, strong writing skills can spell the difference between understanding and confusion. Your emails, letters, proposals, online posts, and presentations are crucial to your success. Even if “writer” or “editor” isn’t in your job title, it pays to make words work for you wherever you use them. To give your words greater impact, register for Words at Work and learn the latest business writing techniques.

On June 3, 6, and 11, from 9am – 12pm, the three-part Words at Work seminar takes a no-nonsense, innovative approach to on-the-job writing. This class challenges outdated assumptions about written communication and deepens your understanding of language. As you try new writing tools, you’ll learn to change vague, lifeless writing into clear, powerful communication. And, most importantly, you’ll practice revising your own writing. After Words at Work, you’ll be ready to hit “send” with confidence.

To register for Words at Work, visit KnowledgeLink. Your department will be charged a nominal fee of $75 at the time of registration.

Save Money with Penn Deals and Discounts

2 20-dollar bills in hand Did you know working at Penn gives you access to discounts on hundreds of products and services? From apparel and accessories to zoo admissions, you can find deals on just about anything through the YouDecide portal. For a complete list of exclusive deals, visit hr.upenn.edu/dealsatpenn and click on the YouDecide link (PennKey and password required).