Human
Resources: May Programs
The Division
of Human Resources provides many opportunities for both
professional and personal
development. We encourage you to take advantage of the
upcoming programs listed below. Pre-registration
is required for all Learning and Education and Quality
of Work Life programs; register via the online Course
Catalog on the Human Resources website. Visit the
Human Resources website at www.hr.upenn.edu for
more information on all programs.
Learning
and Education Programs
Learn valuable
skills through American Management Association (AMA) programs,
Brown Bag Matinees, Career Focus Brown Bags, and other programs. For
questions call (215) 898-3400 or visit www.hr.upenn.edu/learning.
May
19, noon-1
p.m.; Brown Bag Matinee--Straight Talking; this
program teaches that the value of assertive behavior is
that managers can be honest with themselves and others,
without emotion.
May 21, noon-1
p.m.; Career Focus Brown Bag--Closing
the Gap; the "gap" refers to the communication
gap that often occurs because of differences in the ways
men and women communicate. Recognizing and understanding
these differences will make for more effective communication
in the work place.
May 26 and May 27, 9
a.m.-4:30 p.m.; $50; Teams: Who, What,
When, Why & How; teams are more
than simply a group of people working together. They can
be an enormously effective way to create synergy and produce
outstanding results.
Quality
of Work Life Programs
Human
Resources, in collaboration with Penn Behavioral Health (the
University's
Employee Assistance Program and Work & Family Services
provider) and Independence Blue Cross, presents a free series
of workshops to enhance your professional and/or personal
well-being. Don't forget to pre-register online at www.hr.upenn.edu/quality/workshop.asp.
Please feel free to bring a 'brown bag' lunch.
May 13, 11:30 a.m.-1p.m.; Tips
for Working with Team Members for Better Results; learn
how to develop goals of team building, how to initiate
team building and ways to identify potential problems while
teambuilding.
May 20, noon-1p.m.; Safe
Summer Fun Outdoors; this popular seasonal
program covers ways to combat many of the hazards of the
summer months including skin cancer, lyme disease, heat
related illnesses, ticks and other pests, skin rashes and
allergies.
May 27, 11:30 a.m.-1p.m.; Managing
for Better Balance at Work and Home;in this workshop,
participants will explore the characteristics of balance
in their organizational and personal lives in the context
of family and career development.
Note: For
personalized assistance with dependent care issues and
personal well-being, contact
Penn's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Work & Family
Services provider, Penn Behavioral Health, at 1-888-321-4433
or go online to www.hr.upenn.edu/quality/wellness/eap.asp.
For questions on QOWL programs, contact Human Resources at orna@hr.upenn.edu or
(215) 898-5116.
Retirement
Education and Financial
Planning Programs
Join
Human Resources for free retirement education and financial
planning workshops. Experts
from TIAA-CREF and The Vanguard Group will speak about various
retirement and investment topics. All workshops will be held
in the Crest Room, at The ARCH, at 36th Street and Locust
Walk. For more information, call (215) 898-7282 or visit www.hr.upenn.edu/benefits/retirement/seminars.asp.
May 10, 11:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Penn's Tax-Deferred
Retirement Plan Overview--presented by TIAA-CREF; understand
the benefits and options available when you participate
in the University's Tax-Deferred Retirement plan.
May 10, 1-2
p.m.; Re-examining the Rules
of Investing--presented by TIAA-CREF; join
a discussion on the current economic outlook and learn
what strategies may help you protect your financial future.
May 11, 11:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Maximizing
Your Tax-Deferred Savings Opportunities - presented by
TIAA-CREF; learn how to take full
advantage of your retirement plans as retirement experts
discuss Internal Revenue Service limits and after-tax savings
vehicles.
May 11, 1-2
p.m.; Retirement Distribution
Flexibilities - presented by TIAA-CREF; learn
about planning your retirement income as experts from TIAA-CREF
review their decision guidance philosophy and retirement
income flexibilities.
May 12, 11:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Penn's Tax-Deferred
Retirement Plan Overview - presented by The Vanguard Group; understand
the benefits and options available when you participate
in the University's Tax-Deferred Retirement plan.
May
12, 1-2 p.m.; Getting
Ahead: How to Get Out of Debt and Build Wealth--presented
by The Vanguard Group; discover
how to take control of your finances by identifying personal
financial goals, developing a spending plan, and setting
realistic strategies for paying off debt.
May 13, 11:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m.; The Basics:
Making Investments Easy - presented by The Vanguard Group; understand
the basic investment terms, identify your investment goals,
and assess your personal risk tolerance.
May 13, 1-2
p.m. Your Goal: Getting Ready
to Retire--presented by The Vanguard Group; learn
how to make smart choices about your retirement plan distributions
as experts from The Vanguard Group discuss making your
retirement savings last and how to invest for and during
retirement.
--Division
of Human Resources
Almanac, Vol. 50, No.
31,
April 27, 2004
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