News

Penn State supports military transition through DOD SkillBridge Program

Partnership with the Department of Defense offers transitioning military service members a pathway to civilian careers across the University.

Nov 19

Penn State to unveil a new Employee Resource Group for caregivers

New employee resource group open to employees at all campuses, will host an unveiling event on Nov. 20

Nov 01

2025 Benefits Open Enrollment is now underway 

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State's 2025 Benefits Open Enrollment starts today (Nov. 1) and ends at 5 p.m. EST on Nov. 15.

Oct 04

Employee health care to see stable plan designs, contribution increases for 2025

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — When Penn State’s 2025 benefits open enrollment period opens on Nov.

Sep 17

Nominations open for the Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Human Resources is now accepting nominations for the Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards (FSAA) for 2025.

Aug 19

Penn State Emerging Leaders program enrolling now

Penn State Human Resources is now accepting applications for their spring and fall 2025 sessions of the Penn State Emerging Leaders (PSEL) program. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30.

Aug 07

New policy to credit prior years of full-time service for returning Penn State employees

A new Penn State policy has been launched that allows employees who return to work for the University to receive credit for their prior years of full-time service.

Jun 11

Employees can now enroll for fall 2024 Connected Leaders Academy programs

Applications for McKinsey & Company’s Connected Leaders Academy (CLA), offered by Penn State Human Resources (HR), are currently open for University managers and leaders interested in joining the September, October and November 2024 cohorts. The applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Jun 11

Human Resources offers ongoing free mental health webinars throughout 2024

Following up on the success of May’s Mental Health Month webinar, Penn State Human Resources and the University’s Employee Assistance partner, SupportLinc, are offering additional seminars through the remainder of the year.

Jun 06

Irv Wilson honored with Fortunato Award for Excellence in Human Resources

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Irv Wilson, applications developer in the Human Resources (HR) Information Technology team, is the recipient of the 2024 Ray T.

May 08

SustainaLions, new Employee Resource Group announced

The mission of SustainaLions is to educate, engage and connect Penn State employees through a collaborative alliance focused on sustainability; and to encourage an ethic and practice of sustainability for a greener future.

May 01

2024–25 Performance Review Cycle now available

Workday is now open for goal-setting for all full-time staff, executives and non-academic administrators.

Mar 18

Compensation Modernization initiative concludes with $60 million investment in staff salaries

Penn State has concluded its Compensation Modernization initiative with a $60 million investment to better align staff salaries with new, market-informed salary grades.

Mar 14

Workday updates to include pronouns, audio pronunciation of employees' names

As part of Penn State’s efforts to promote and foster equity, inclusion and belonging, Human Resources (HR) is rolling out new Workday features designed to support individual identities.

Feb 14

End-of-year performance reviews set to begin Feb. 15

For University executives, non-academic administrators and full-time staff employees, the final step of the 2023-24 performance review cycle, the End-of-Year (EOY) review, begins Thursday, Feb. 15, and must be completed by Sunday, March 31.

Jan 23

Penn State’s new employee assistance program, SupportLinc, goes live

New EAP offers University employees additional free programs, services including mental health navigator, virtual counseling support, coaching, text therapy and more

Jan 09

January 2024 – HealthEquity Phishing Email

An email sent to Penn State employees starting Monday, 01/08/2024, with subject line “Important information About Your Health Equity Account” is a phishing email.

Dec 14

2024 Benefits Reminders

University Park, PA. - As the new year approaches, Penn State HR would like to provide the following information/reminders to Penn State employees:

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Nov 16

University Health Services to offer flu vaccine to University employees

The University Health Services (UHS) Pharmacy at the University Park campus is partnering with Penn State Human Resources to offer flu vaccines to employees and their dependents over age 18 who are covered under the University-sponsored health insurance.

Nov 07

2024 Benefits Open Enrollment has begun

Penn State's 2024 Benefits Open Enrollment starts today (Nov. 6) and runs through 5 p.m. EST on Friday, Nov. 17. Through Workday, employees can elect their benefits for 2024.