Human Resources

Felicia Washington has been named vice president of human resources

The senior vice president of human resources at the University of Southern California will succeed Jack Heuer on Sept. 1.

Why does an entry-level job now require three years of experience? Here’s how that hurts workers and companies alike

Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that companies are now much more likely to poach desirable workers from other employers rather than developing talent internally from lower levels of the organization.

Here’s why entry-level jobs feel impossible to get

Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that employers are looking outside to hire people rather than promoting them from within.

2 students laying on grass in front of Robert Indiana’s LOVE statue on Penn’s campus.

Adding (or subtracting) a spouse or partner? Changes can be made during Penn’s Open Enrollment

This year’s Open Enrollment period for reviewing and updating benefits is April 29 through May 10, with several new options offered for families and individuals.

Let's Talk team on stage with Penn Interim President

Awarding Penn’s extraordinary staff

The 25th Models of Excellence award ceremony brought together a huge crowd inside Harrison Auditorium, celebrating the people who ‘make Penn move.’

Models of Excellence celebrates 25 years

At the 25th Models of Excellence ceremony, 52 Penn staff members will be recognized in three categories.

Is the shorter workweek all it promises to be?

Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that one way to handle the problem of overwork could be improving enforcement of the FLSA for all eligible workers.

The hidden toll of surviving layoffs

Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that companies have become less humane since the Great Recession with how they handle layoffs.

Trailblazer Elon Musk pushes a profane new frontier

Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that Elon Musk wishes to see himself as a rock star, not a business leader who needs to take account of many constituencies.

The best companies for future leaders

Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that there’s a lot of lateral movement between companies, since they’re not hiring for potential anymore. Wharton’s Michael Useem says that interacting with leaders in a wide range of fields enables employees to get experience on big issues, as well as exclusive networking opportunities at top companies.

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