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Human Resources: Upcoming March Programs and Events

To register for these and other programs, visit https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/learn-grow/trainings-courses-and-webinars/onsite-programs.

Virtual Resilience and Well-Being Workshop: Real-Time Resilience; 3/1; 12:30-2 p.m.; online; free. This workshop teaches four strategies to challenge counter-productive thinking in the moment. Participants practice each strategy to build greater focus and confidence. This session is part of a six-session resilience virtual workshop series presenting core resilience and well-being skills that you can use in your personal and professional lives. During each 90-minute workshop, youll learn how each skill contributes to resilience and well-being and participate in group exercises with colleagues to explore the content together. We hope that this series provides you with new tools to bolster your resilience and well-being and enhance your relationships at work and at home. This sessions attendance will be marked individually, and not as a part of the series.

Conflict Resolution; 3/6; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; online; free. During this online course, we will learn the different types of conflict, learn to use several tools to help us address conflict in healthy and productive ways, learn how to reap the benefits of conflict, and finally how to mitigate its risks. Well also practice using these tools together so that we can all become more confident in handling disagreements within our team and in our personal lives.

Virtual Resilience and Well-being Workshop: IDEAL; 3/15; 12:302 p.m.; online; free. This workshop teaches a model that guides productive conversations when there are difficult topics to discuss. The model increases the likelihood of positive resolution and builds trust and connection. This session is a part of a 6-session resilience virtual workshop series presenting core resilience and well-being skills that you can use in your personal and professional lives. During each 90-minute workshop, youll learn how each skill contributes to resilience and well-being and participate in group exercises with colleagues to explore the content together. We hope that this series provides you with new tools to bolster your resilience and well-being and enhance your relationships at work and at home. This sessions attendance will be marked individually, and not as a part of the series.

The Gift of Feedback; 3/16; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; online; free. Feedback can be an amazing gift that helps improve performance, but many managers feel challenged by giving and receiving feedback. In this virtual session managers will learn how to frame feedback as a gift that creates productive dialog and improved performance. Additionally, we will cover how managers can solicit feedback from staff in order to become a more effective leader.

Gratitude as a Mindful Practice; 3/23; noon-12:45 p.m.; online; free. How does focusing on the good, in the form of gratitude, increase your enjoyment of life? Attend this 45-minute virtual workshop and learn how to use gratitude as a mindfulness practice and re-train the dominant negativity bias we may have.

A Healthier You: How Mental Health Affects Physical Health; 3/28; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; online; free. More evidence continues to show the effect of fitness, nutrition and physical health on our mental health. Some examples include emotional under- or overeating, depression following a medical diagnosis, and exercising to improve mood. In this workshop, participants will learn how to focus on areas that impact both their minds and bodies. They will explore themselves from the inside out by considering the connection between their mental and physical health.

Women and Investing with MetLife; 3/29; noon1 p.m.; online; free. No matter where you are in your life right now, there are some critical steps you can take toward improving your financial health. In this virtual workshop, you will learn about:

The College Financial Aid Process-Tips from Penns Student Financial Aid (SFA) Office; 3/14; noon-1 p.m.; online; free. In this virtual session, join staff from Penns Student Financial Aid office to learn more about the college financial aid process. This session will also offer tips for reading and comparing financial aid package components, communications with the SFA, and provide additional resources.

Virtual Overview of New Childcare and Adult Care Benefit; 3/21, noon-1 p.m.; 3/29, 9-10 a.m.; online; free. The University of Pennsylvania prioritizes providing adult and childcare resources and support.Join this webinar to learn more about the expanded benefit delivered by Bright Horizons, including back-up care and senior care support services.

Virtual 30-Minute Guided Meditation; 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 and 3/31; noon-12:30 p.m.; online; free. Meditation, quite simply, is training your attention. In an age of distraction, this becomes a very important skill if we are to maintain focus and mental acuity and develop emotional intelligence and fitness. This meditation is guided to encourage spaciousness and stability in your life. It may be the most worthwhile 30 minutes of your day!

Virtual 30-Minute Chair Yoga Plus Core; 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 and 3/27; noon-12:30 p.m.; online; free. This program consists of moves you can do to tone your abdominals, lengthen your spine, and strengthen your entire torso region. Many activities depend on a strong core, from the simple act of bending to put on shoes to the most athletic endeavors. Chair yoga for the core helps you learn to engage your abdominals correctly. With the abdominals engaged, youll find a natural lift and length without having to force anything. In just 30 minutes, beginners and those who regularly exercise can learn what to do without leaving their desks.

Deskercize; 3/7; noon-12:30 p.m.; online; free. This class will take you through a variety of movements that you can do right at your desk. Be prepared to work through a 30-minute low impact strength and flexibility workout.

Virtual Chair Yoga; 3/8 and 3/22; noon-1 p.m.; online; free. Plenty of people turn to yoga for exercise, but striking a pose isnt for everyone. If youve been tempted to try it but dont know where to start, its time to try chair yoga. Chair yoga is a more moderate form of yoga thats done while sitting in a chair or using a chair for support. You get the same benefits of a regular yoga workout (like increased strength, flexibility, and balance) but dont have to master complex poses. Chair yoga can even better your breathing and teach you how to relax your mind and improve your well-being. Ready to give it a try? Join us for a free chair yoga workshop. And dont worry about your experience or flexibilitychair yoga can be modified for all levels!

Virtual Guided Mindful Meditation; 3/16; noon-1 p.m.; online; free. This workshop is for participants to practice present-moment awareness with kindness and compassion. Our practice will include guided meditation focusing on the breath, body awareness, mindful movement, and other practices to cultivate wellbeing for self and others. The workshop is appropriate for people new to mindfulness practice as well as more experienced practitioners. No experience necessary. All are warmly welcomed.

Indoor Monthly Wellness Walk-St. Patricks Day; 3/16; 11 a.m.; the Palestra, 223 S. 33rd Street; free. Join us for an afternoon indoor wellness walk sponsored by Human Resources and led by the Center for Public Health Initiative (CPHI) team. For the months of January-March 2023, we will walk inside Penns historic Palestra. Meet the team at 11 a.m. at the Palestra.The Palestras front doors are locked, but look for HR staff who will open a door for walkers to enter. The CPHI will lead you on a two-mile walk to help you increase physical activity and steps, plus build community with participating Penn staff and faculty. Be sure to wear sneakers or comfortable shoes, bring water, and invite a colleague to join in. For our March walk, held the day before St. Patricks Day, we invite you to wear something green.

Spin Class; 3/21; noon; Pottruck Studio 306; free. (Free HR-sponsored spin class, in partnership with Campus Recreation.) Pedal your way to a fantastic workout indoors. With the use of stationary cycles, each class is led on a virtual outdoor road, complete with a variety of exercises. This class will give you an energizing, calorie-burning, fun workout, and it is great for all fitness levels because you will always ride at a self-directed pace.

Gentle Yoga; 3/30; noon; Pottruck Studio 409; free; (Free HR-sponsored yoga class, in partnership with Campus Recreation) Let your body reward itself with movement! Join us for this in-person gentle yoga session and explore the natural movements of the spine with slow and fluid-moving bends and soft twists. During this session, you will flow into modified sun salutations that loosen those tightened muscles and joints of the lower back, neck, shoulders, and wrists. And as a bonus, youll get a workout in the process. Participants are welcome to bring their mats; however, mats and props will be available if needed.

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