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Human Resources
In-person Models of Excellence ceremony returns in April
In-person Models of Excellence ceremony returns in April
Join the Penn community on April 26 in celebrating this year’s honorees when the Models of Excellence Program Award ceremony returns to Irvine Auditorium.
HR collab helps staff and faculty manage student loan debt
HR collab helps staff and faculty manage student loan debt
Penn Today talks with Claudia Quinton of the Division of Human Resources, who, along with several coworkers, dedicated hours of extra time to assist colleagues pursuing student loan forgiveness.
New boost to Penn’s retirement savings plan
New boost to Penn’s retirement savings plan
Effective January 2023, Penn’s non-matching contributions will increase.
A new Penn service helps employees with student loan debt
A new Penn service helps employees with student loan debt
The University has partnered with PeopleJoy, a financial wellness benefits organization, to help with student loan debt.
Biometric screenings for wellness return to campus
Biometric screenings for wellness return to campus
Be in the Know, Penn’s faculty and staff wellness campaign, begins a new year and is bringing back on-campus biometric screenings.
Mark F. Dingfield named VP, Finance and Treasurer at Penn
Mark F. Dingfield named VP, Finance and Treasurer at Penn
Dingfield joined Penn in 2017 as the associate provost for Finance and Planning, and will assume the role of vice president effective Oct. 17.
Be in the Know returns for wellness in 2022-2023
Be in the Know returns for wellness in 2022-2023
Penn’s faculty and staff wellness campaign begins a new year and is bringing back on-campus biometric screenings this fall.
2022 Models of Excellence awards salute notable Penn staff
2022 Models of Excellence awards salute notable Penn staff
Since 1999, Penn’s Models of Excellence Awards program has recognized the remarkable staff contributions to the University’s mission as a global leader in education, research, and public service.
Mark your calendars for Open Enrollment 2022-23
Mark your calendars for Open Enrollment 2022-23
The annual opportunity for eligible staff and faculty to make changes to their health plan, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts starts April 18 through April 29.
Virtual workshops offer resilience training to Penn community
Virtual workshops offer resilience training to Penn community
Penn’s Division of Human Resources, in collaboration with the Positive Psychology Center, is hosting virtual workshops as a part of a six-part series presenting core resilience during COVID.
In the News
Vox.com
Layoffs are bad for business
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that layoffs show immediate effects and reduce costs for companies, though they often can’t see the long-term drawbacks of employee cuts.
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Business Insider
Ex-Amazon managers say they were pressured to cut successful workers to meet attrition goals—and faced retribution when they resisted
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that it’s reasonably common for companies to increase the number of dismissals for performance in economic downturns.
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The New York Times
Is it fraud, or is it ‘puffery’?
Matthew Bidwell of the Wharton School asks if people would rather work four days a week and be paid less, or work five days a week and be paid more.
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The New York Times
With layoffs, retailers aim to be safe rather than sorry (again)
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that once a few companies initiate layoffs, it creates a groupthink mentality where other companies must explain why they’re not doing the same.
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Los Angeles Times
‘I got this wrong.’ CEO apologies abound amid mass layoffs and losses. Are they sincere?
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that it’s a good idea for employers to compare their downsizing practices to the current labor market to avoid damaging their brand.
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The New York Times
What is a ‘go-forward’ employee?
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that language surrounding layoffs is mutable in the current economy, with many companies unsure whether they’re firing or hiring.
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