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Benefits Asked and Answered: A guide to health care terms
What's the difference between a deductible and an out-of-pocket maximum? What's an HSA versus an FSA?
Twenty-eight employees recognized for achieving 25 years of service
Penn State Human Resources is recognizing 28 full-time faculty, staff and technical employees who celebrated 25 years with the University in Octobe
Results of staff satisfaction survey released
Results of the University’s inaugural Job Satisfaction and Engagement Survey, conducted in February among Penn State staff, technical service employees, and administrative/executive leadership and
Updated plan designs, CVS set as new pharmacy partner in 2026 employee health care
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — For 2026, full-time staff and faculty members enrolling in Penn State’s health plans will be able to choose from the same plan options as are currently available.
Winter break extended to Jan. 2 for full-time employees
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – To recognize the hard work and contributions of Penn State staff, University leaders have approved an expansion of the winter break this year for full-time employees.
What preventive measures can Penn State employees take to protect their health?
Taking advantage of preventive health care services, such as annual checkups, regular screenings and vaccinations is not only important for maintaining overall health and well-being, but early dete
Eligible faculty, staff to receive annual salary increase in September pay, retroactive to July 1
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.— As a reflection of Penn State’s ongoing work to provide competitive salaries, and to recognize and reward faculty and staff for their contributions and dedication, Human Resou
Human Resources FAQ: Why annual goal-setting is important
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As Penn State enters the 2025-26 goal-setting cycle, employees will begin the work of developing goals to work toward over the next year.
Penn State Human Resources offers update on 2026 health care plans
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Human Resources’ annual work on next year’s employee health care plans is well underway.
Facility Fees On Medical Bills - What Employees Need To Know
Recently, Penn State Human Resources has been receiving a lot of inquiries about "facility fees" on medical bills.
2025 Staff job satisfaction and engagement survey to launch Feb. 10
Staff and technical service employees encouraged to share feedback, comments on University environment and workplace
Penn State Human Resources announces the 2025 holiday schedule
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Penn State offers professional development opportunities for spring 2025
Human Resources offers programs to improve skills, well-being
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.