Human Resources: Upcoming Programs |
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November 13, 2012,
Volume 59, No. 12 |
Professional and Personal Development
Improve your skills and get ahead in your career by taking advantage of the many development opportunities provided by Human Resources. You can register for programs by visiting knowledgelink.upenn.edu or by contacting Learning and Education at (215) 898-3400.
Brown Bag Matinee—It’s So Simple; December 6; 1–2 p.m.; free. Do you want your staff to love their jobs? It’s simpler than you think! This video will show you how to be a top-notch leader and build a workplace based on loyalty and trust. You’ll learn how to make your employees happy—and productive—by giving them freedom to do their work, make mistakes and learn along the way.
Career Focus Brown Bag—Adapting to Your New Role; December 11; 11 a.m.–noon; free. You just landed your dream job. Or maybe you’re on the hunt for a new job. How do you start off on the right foot? We’ll tell you! Come learn how to succeed in a new role. We’ll teach you how to learn the ropes in a new job and avoid pitfalls along the way. By the end of this workshop, you’ll be ready to tackle challenges with confidence and quickly adapt to new responsibilities.
Brown Bag Matinee—Title IX: Law and Compliance; December 13; noon–1 p.m.; free. At Penn, we’re committed to gender equity—and Title IX plays an important role. This federal law requires educational institutions to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all genders. In this workshop, you’ll learn about Penn policies with respect to Title IX, including recruitment, admissions, educational programs, course offerings, counseling, financial aid, employment assistance, scholarships, sexual harassment, and athletics.
Quality of Worklife
Dealing with the demands of work and your personal life can be challenging. These free workshops, sponsored by Human Resources and led by experts from Penn’s Employee Assistance Program and Quality of Worklife Department, offer information and support for your personal and professional life challenges. For complete details and to register, visit www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/registration or contact Human Resources at (215) 573-2471 or gstull@upenn.edu
Avoiding Burnout and Building Resilience; December 5; noon–1 p.m.; free.Life is full of road bumps, and there’s always a chance you’ll get thrown off track and lose sight of your goals. But we can help you get back on track when change or challenges try to get the best of you. Learn simple strategies for staying healthy and happy in times of disruptive change. You’ll discover the many factors that can lead to burnout, how to recognize the warning signs, and how to avoid them. By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a better understanding of resilience and how you can achieve optimal performance in your life.
—Division of Human Resources
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