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Penn’s Open Enrollment 2026-2027

Open Enrollment, an annual opportunity to make changes to health plans, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts, begins April 20.

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Mark Dingfield named executive vice president at Penn

As executive vice president, Dingfield will oversee Penn’s business and administrative operations, including finance, investments, human resources, information technology, facilities and real estate services, audit, public safety, and more.

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Open Enrollment period kicks off with some important enhancements

Effective July 1, 2025, Penn introduces a new wellness partner, Penn Benefit Extras, and a prescription drug formulary. You must take action to secure your Flexible Spending Accounts.

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Audience members clapping, cheering, and holding celebratory signs at the 2025 Models of Excellence award ceremony

Outstanding staff honored at Models of Excellence award ceremony

Dozens of staff representing various divisions across the University were recognized during the 2025 Models of Excellence event for their exceptional, impactful efforts at Penn.

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Skilled trade workers are still in short supply

Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School explains why it’s difficult to get young people started with blue-collar careers and vocational education.

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A series on wellness and well-being

A roundup of the six-part series from Penn Today that focuses on University resources available to students, faculty, staff, and postdocs for their mental, physical, technical, and financial health.

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Wellness and well-being series looks at reproductive and family health

The six-part series from Penn Today focuses on University resources for students, faculty, and staff.

Wellness and well-being series looks at financial wellness services

The six-part series from Penn Today focuses on University resources for students, faculty, and staff.

Get ready for nasty layoffs and say goodbye to the four-day workweek

Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that bosses can use the latest headlines about the economy as a fresh reason to get tough with workers, even if business is still doing well.

So, human resources is making you miserable?

Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that the personnel department was rebranded as human resources during the 1980-81 recession to view people as assets like machinery.

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