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myHR: December 10, 2014
Human Resources Special Winter Vacation Hours
As we near the end of the 2014 calendar year, the Division of Human Resources wants to remind you of our schedule during the holidays. Human Resources will be closed from Thursday, December 25 through Friday, January 2 for the Special Winter Vacation. However, some of our resources will still be available to faculty and staff as shown below:
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Resource |
Contact Information |
Services |
Holiday Schedule |
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Penn Benefits Center |
1-888-PENNBEN (1-888-736-6236) www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/benefits |
Penn's health and welfare benefits |
December 25: closed |
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Retirement Call Center |
1-877-PENN-RET (1-877-736-6738) www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/benefits/retirement |
Penn's retirement plans |
December 24: open 8am–1pm EST December 25: closed |
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Staff and Labor Relations |
1-215-898-6093 www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/payandperform/staffandlaborcontacts |
Emergency employee relations issues |
December 25–January 2: closed (voicemails checked daily) |
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Employee Assistance Program |
1-888-321-4433 |
Personal and professional life issues |
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
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Care.com Backup Care |
1-800-688-4697 |
Temporary in-home dependent child and adult care services to help you manage your professional responsibilities |
Care available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
Set the Stage for Success
Now that you’re a manager, you’re running the show. It’s a big job, and you’re ready for the challenges ahead. To help you be successful, we offer Essentials of Management, a comprehensive training program designed specifically for Penn managers and supervisors. The next Essentials of Management program begins January 21, 2015. Register now and set the stage for your success.
Over five months, Essentials of Management offers nine sessions aimed at giving you what you need to manage staff and develop as a leader. You’ll learn about effective communication, hiring practices and decisions, staff engagement, performance management, workplace safety, and creating respectful work environments. One-on-one work with a performance coach allows for individualized conversation and guidance.
Courses combine interactive classroom sessions, discussion, online training, and 360-degree feedback to help you explore ideas and apply what you learn. Because you move through the program as a cohort, you’ll also develop a valuable network of colleagues across Penn.
Build your leadership know-how and confidence. Registration details are on the Essentials of Management webpage. Your department will be charged $250 for the program when you register. Courses are scheduled for 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/4, 4/1, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, and 5/20. Please note that this course is for supervisors and managers only.
For more professional development resources, visit the Learning and Development website.
Did You Know?
The Annenberg Center offers a 10% discount to Penn staff and faculty for all Annenberg Center Live and Dance Celebration shows throughout the year. This week, the Annenberg Center is offering a special 50% faculty and staff discount on tickets to MUMMENSCHANZ, the Swiss troupe famous for family-friendly, creative performances. Just use discount code PENN50 when you order online.