PennTransit Mobile has replaced the PennRides on Request app, and offers several enhancements to riders’ current experience, including improved arrival estimates, the ability to see fixed-route and on-demand options in one screen, integration of bike sharing and walking options, and commonly requested points of interest. PennTransit Mobile is currently available for download from the Apple […]
Penn Transit is pleased to announce the inclusion of the first full-size electric vehicles to its fleet. Four new vans primarily accommodate the following transit routes: On-Request Evening Shuttles, Penn Accessible Transit, A.M. Medical Service Shuttle, FMC Shuttle, and Pennovation Works Shuttle. Read more.
Did You Know? Childcare options are conveniently available on campus at Penn Children’s Center for members of the University community. The accredited early education and childcare facility offers flexible options for individuals with needs ranging from 2 – 5 days of care. Immediate openings are available in our preschool program for children ages 3 to 5. Additionally, since schoolroom capacity […]
Student loan debt has increased significantly over the past decade and has climbed to more than $1.7 trillion. Penn understands that many staff and faculty have been burdened with repayment, creating strains on your mental and financial health. That’s why the University has partnered with PeopleJoy, a financial wellness benefits organization that specializes in student […]
Penn’s Bicycle Commuter Reimbursement Program for eligible staff and faculty: In this video, learn how, for benefits-eligible staff and faculty, commuting by bike to Penn can benefit your health, your wallet, and the environment. On YouTube: https://youtu.be/l438Wr92qBo
[Reprinted from an email sent March 8, 2022, to all Penn faculty and staff] News about current events can be unsettling. You may be looking for ways to work through the stress, anxiety, and concern you are feeling. Penn’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here for you and your families. We also want to share […]
On Wednesday March 2, 2022, PPSA held a roundtable discussion about “making a career at Penn.” Nicole Torsella Harris, SPHR Director, Talent Acquisition and Executive Recruitment, discussed the process of applying for Penn jobs as an internal candidate. A representative from PSOM’s Office of Organizational Effectiveness highlighted some ways that Penn nurtures staff and resources […]
Please see below for an update from Penn’s Office of Corporate Tax, Compliance, and Payroll related to Philadelphia City Wage Tax Refunds for 2021. Philadelphia City Wage Tax Refund forms are now available on the City of Philadelphia website. Employees claiming a Philadelphia City Wage Tax Refund should complete only one of the following forms: 2021 COVID […]
Reprinted from Penn Human Resources Penn: A Community of CommunitiesEven the most independent person works best when they feel a sense of belonging. To paraphrase a famous saying, “no one is an island, entire of itself.” Each person’s identity is a combination of their individuality and their affiliation with groups. To foster that sense of […]
View the latest WOC in Business Series: WOCAP presents: Networking the Dream: Breaking the Poverty Mindset in Business and Entrepreneurship by clicking this link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VANBjA7afg