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Penn Celebrates Work and Family |
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October 9, 2012,
Volume 59, No. 07 |
Living a balanced life isn’t always easy, especially when personal and professional needs collide. Whether you’re raising a family, making a long commute to work, or simply in need of some down-time, there’s a lot to juggle when you have work and family responsibilities. But HR can help make the balancing act a little easier.
In honor of National Work and Family Month, discover the ways Penn can help you manage your needs inside and outside the workplace:
- Adoption Assistance: You can be reimbursed for up to $5,000 in qualified adoption expenses and get help with every step of the adoption process.
- Backup Care: Through a partnership with Parents in a Pinch, Inc., you have access to temporary in-home backup care services for children and adults—seven days a week, day or night—to help meet your family’s needs while you work.
- Flexible Work Options: We offer guidance on how to set up flexible work arrangements that can help you balance your work and family priorities.
- New Child Benefits: Penn offers a full array of family-friendly benefits to help get your family off to the right start.
- Nursing Mothers Program: If you’re nursing a child, Penn’s Nursing Mothers Program gives you time and space to manage your lactation needs at work.
- \Paid Time Off: From sick leave and vacation leave to holidays and the special winter vacation, you have access to a wide array of time-off benefits to help you manage all your responsibilities.
- Worklife Resources: Take advantage of free and confidential support for your everyday needs—from parenting help to financial assistance to legal support.
For more information on worklife balance programs at Penn, visit the Human Resources website at www.hr.upenn.edu/quality/worklife
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