Human Resources: Upcoming March Programs |
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February 16, 2016, Volume 62, No. 23 |
Professional & 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 contacting Learning and Education at (215) 898-3400.
Career Focus Brown Bag—Communicating Your Value by Factoring Your Skills, Interests and Abilities; 3/1; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Need help figuring out exactly what value you bring and the best ways to communicate it? Winners in the workplace understand their value and are able to communicate that value to others in a powerful way. Come to this session armed with some ideas about the accomplishments you’ve had in your life and we’ll help you factor out your strengths, the value that you bring and ways to communicate it.
Strategies for Improved Communication; 3/3; 9 a.m.-noon; $75. Learn how to plan the conversation with the end result in mind; take a systems approach to communicating; identify your communication style; develop more productive working relationships through enhanced interpersonal communication; practice listening techniques to ensure effective communication; and prepare yourself to manage the conversation, overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.
Performance Reviews for Staff; 3/9; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Join this workshop to understand the performance appraisal process and learn how you can prepare to have a productive review session.
Effective Performance Management; 3/18; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; $75. Conducting annual performance reviews is a task many managers are not comfortable with. This workshop provides you with information, tips and applications that will make the process easier.
Dealing with the Elephant in the Room; 3/22; noon-1 p.m. This seminar will focus on communications strategies to practice being able to talk to anyone about anything. Participants will become comfortable with approaches to confront uncomfortable issues with tact and clarity at home and at work. Please feel free to bring your lunch.
Performance Reviews for Managers; 3/23; 12:30-1:30 p.m. If you are supervising or managing other employees and feel the need to learn more about how to prepare for and conduct performance appraisals, this is the course you’ve been looking for! Join us to find out best practices for this important annual procedure.
TED Talk Tuesday Brown Bag—Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are; 3/29; 12:30-1:30 p.m. In this session we will view and discuss social psychologist Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk, “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are.” In her talk, Dr. Cuddy shows how “power posing”—standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident—can affect the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success. Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves.
Customer Service Bootcamp; 3/31; 9 a.m.-noon. If you are the first person that the student, the customer, the patient or the client encounters in your organization, it sets the tone and reputation for your organization. Ensuring that your “soft skills”—those skills you use in customer interaction—are at their best is imperative. It is equally important to learn ways to take care of yourself in difficult customer situations. You need the tools to help you feel good as you deal effectively with customers. What sets this program apart from other customer service training programs is the strong focus on stress-reduction and self-esteem, two factors that position the individual for success.
Quality of Worklife Workshops
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 qowl@hr.upenn.edu Please feel free to bring your lunch.
Guided Meditation—Take a Breath and Relax; 3/3; noon-1 p.m. Practice mindful breathing that focuses your attention on the present moment with kindness, compassion and awareness. Self-massage and gentle mindful movements that promote relaxation and reduce stress may also be included in the workshop. No experience necessary. Also 3/11 at Morris Arboretum.
Healthy Living Workshops
Get the tools you need to live well year-round. From expert nutrition and weight loss advice to exercise and disease prevention strategies, we can help you kick-start your body and embrace a healthy lifestyle. These free workshops are sponsored by Human Resources. For complete details and to register, visit www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/registration or contact Human Resources at (215) 573-2471 or qowl@hr.upenn.edu
Gentle Yoga; 3/2, 3/16, 3/30; 11 a.m.-noon. Let your body reward itself with movement! Join us for this Gentle Yoga session and explore the natural movements of the spine with slow and fluid moving bends and soft twists. During this session, you will flow into modified sun salutations that loosen those tightened muscles and joints of the lower back, neck, shoulders and wrists. As an added bonus, you’ll get a workout in the process. Mats and props will be provided.
Chair Yoga; 3/9, 3/23; noon-1 p.m. Interested in trying yoga but don’t know where to start? Join us for our chair yoga series! You get the same benefits of a regular yoga workout (like increased strength, flexibility and balance) but don’t have to master complex poses. Chair yoga can even better your breathing and teach you how to relax your mind and improve your wellbeing.
Be in the Know Biometric Screenings; 3/10, 3/21; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Start this year’s Be in the Know campaign and sign up for a free and confidential biometric screening, which measures your:
• Blood pressure
• Blood sugar (glucose)
• Non-fasting cholesterol (total and high density lipoproteins)
Biometric screenings are conducted by AREUFIT Health Services, an experienced worksite health promotion company. These screenings should only take 20 minutes. On the spot, you’ll receive your results and learn what they mean from an AREUFIT health educator.
Visit our Be in the Know webpages at www.hr.upenn.edu/beintheknow to learn about the full campaign, including complete details regarding this year’s Core Activities (biometric screening and online health assessment) and Bonus Actions. Get started today and earn up to $180* and be entered into various drawings for exciting prizes!
*Note: All Be in the Know incentives are less applicable payroll taxes.
March Wellness Walk; 3/11; noon-1 p.m. March is National Nutrition Month, so we’re celebrating. Meet the Center for Public Health Initiatives staff at noon in front of College Hall by the Ben Franklin statue and walk a one-mile or two-mile route around Penn’s campus. Chat about nutrition and how you can develop a mindful eating pattern that includes nutritious and flavorful foods. Walkers will also receive healthy and delicious recipes to take home and try. Bring your water bottle and don’t forget your sneakers!
Colon Cancer Awareness Workshop; 3/17; noon-1 p.m. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death in this country, despite the availability of effective screening and treatment for early stages of the disease. Everyone over the age of 50 (as well as some additional high risk groups) should be screened, but one third of the population is not up to date. Shivan Mehta, assistant professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterology, will talk about the epidemiology of colon cancer, methods for screening and efforts by Penn Medicine to improve the quality and access of cancer screening.
—Division of Human Resources |