2019 Penn State December break holiday schedule announced
8/22/19
The official University December holidays for 2019 are Monday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Dec. 27, 2019; Monday, Dec. 30, 2019; and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.
Human Resources
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University Staff Advisory Council concludes term, thanks outgoing members
8/19/19
The University Staff Advisory Council (USAC) has concluded its 2018-19 term, during which it focused on change management. Detailed information on USAC's activities and accomplishments is available in a newly developed annual report.
Human Resources names senior director of labor and employee relations
8/19/19
Chief Human Resources Officer and Vice President for Human Resources Lorraine Goffe has announced that Robert Hartman will join Penn State Human Resources as senior director of labor and employee relations. He will begin his new role on Sept. 4.
Rob Notari is August employee of the month at Penn State Scranton
8/1/19
Rob Notari, system administrator in Penn State Scranton's Information Technology department, has been named the August Employee of the Month by Chancellor Marwan Wafa.
Henne-Hallman receives Ray T. Fortunato Award for Excellence in Human Resources
7/25/19
Valerie Henne-Hallman, human resources strategic partner for Penn State Berks, Penn State Lehigh Valley and Penn State Schuylkill, is the recipient of the 2019 Ray T. Fortunato Award for Excellence in Human Resources for her contributions to human resources at Penn State.
New workers' compensation vendor announced
6/20/19
After a competitive request for proposal process, Penn State has selected a new third-party vendor, Broadspire, to manage its workers’ compensation claims beginning July 1.
Human Resources launches new effort to enhance job recruitment, hiring
6/13/19
The goal of Workday Recruiting is to replace the current Electronic Job Management System, refine the University's recruiting processes, and move toward a strategic talent acquisition model.
Human Resources to host presentations for those preparing to retire
5/23/19
Penn State Human Resources' benefits team is hosting presentations to help inform employees of their insurance options upon retirement.
Three Human Resources employees accepted into TIAA's Emerging Leaders Network
4/30/19
Jennie Dare, human resources consultant; Matt Kremke, manager of compensation and classification; and Lisa Marranzini, human resources strategic partner, all in Penn State Human Resources, have been accepted into TIAA’s Emerging Leaders Network program.
WorkLion updates to improve user experience
4/15/19
Based on feedback from focus groups, consisting of 60 individuals from approximately 30 work units, Penn State Human Resources is adding new enhancements to WorkLion.
Spaces still available in upcoming prenatal breastfeeding classes
4/2/19
Penn State Human Resources’ Breastfeeding Support Program still has spaces available for enrollment in its prenatal breastfeeding classes offered on Saturday, May 18, and Saturday, July 13.
Pre-existing condition clause waived for short-term disability insurance
3/29/19
Starting Monday, April 1, Unum, the firm providing supplemental insurance coverage, has agreed to waive the pre-existing condition clause for short-term disability insurance for Penn State employees.
2018-19 performance management cycle nears end for University staff
3/27/19
For University staff employees, the final step of the 2018-19 performance management cycle, the end-of-year review, begins Monday, April 1, and should be completed by Friday, May 31.
Penn State employees can now join Weight Watchers at half the cost
2/13/19
Weight Watchers, through a subsidy, now offers reduced pricing on memberships to Penn State employees.
Penn State transitions management of two child care centers to Bright Horizons
2/11/19
In December 2018, Penn State transitioned management of the Daybridge Child Care Center, located at Innovation Park, from KinderCare to Bright Horizons Family Solutions. This transition marked the second Penn State child care center to do so within the last year. In August 2018, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine transitioned their on-site child care center to Bright Horizons with a change in name to First Discoveries at Bright Horizons.