Staff Grievance Program:
Call for Volunteers

HR is seeking volunteers to serve as panelists for the Staff Grievance Program, which provides Penn staffers with an equitable way to resolve employment concerns. As a panel member, you will examine the relevant information, attend a hearing where the parties involved present their issues and recommend a solution. To apply (by Jan. 6, 2006), download an application at www.hr.upenn.edu (click on Forms, then click on Staff and Labor Relations Forms) or call HR at 215-898-6093. For more on the program, go to www.hr.upenn.edu/policy/policies/620.asp.

Career Focus Brown Bag — Journey to Success:
December 20; noon to 1p.m.; free
The story of Bill Irwin, a blind hiker who courageously walked the entire Appalachian Trail with his dog through treacherous terrain and weather, will inspire you. This video illustrates the benefits of maintaining a positive, determined attitude and reaching beyond your comfort zone in order to attain the impossible. Setting goals, positive thinking, accepting risks and building a supportive network all contributed to his success and can contribute to yours.

Career Focus Book Discussion Group:
January 11 and 25; noon to 1p.m.; free
Join a two-session book group to read and discuss the insightful book, "Doing Work You Love," by Cheryl Gilman. This inspirational book provides practical techniques and methods to help you discover how to do the work you love, and how to be engaged in meaningful, satisfying work. Please finish reading the book before the first session.

Career and Life Strategies for Baby Boomers
Are you part of the Baby Boomer generation? If you were born between 1946 and 1964, you are —and you may now be dealing with situations and decisions that are different from anything you've previously faced. Retirement may be a very near prospect. You may be caring for elderly parents. Tuition for your college-age children may be a concern. You may be thinking about a new career direction.

To help you deal with these and other challenges, Human Resources has developed a new series of programs focused on "Career and Life Strategies for Baby Boomers." This series will include monthly lunchtime sessions on topics generally relevant to Penn staff within two to 10 years of retirement.

It will kick off on Jan. 25, 2006, with an overview of the series goals and subject matter. Additional sessions will run throughout the year, and will focus on topics such as financial planning for retirement, finding meaning in your retirement, career moves for the mature worker and entrepreneurship after retirement.

For more information and to register for sessions, visit the online Course Catalog at www.hr.upenn.edu (click on Course Catalog at the top of the page) or call 215-898-3400.