Information for Supervisors

The information provided on these pages has been prepared for the supervisors of Annenberg School staff. More information about policies, programs, and resources is available in the Manager's Toolkit on Penn's Human Resources website.

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Preparing For Your New Hire

Read about the steps supervisors should take before new staff arrive, and what should be done to orient them on their first day.

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The Introductory Period

How to prepare the Introductory Period Performance Plan and the steps for completing the introductory period process

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Policies Supervisors Should Know

Information about general staff policies and processes supervisors should know: work schedules; overtime; position reclassification reviews, and more

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Time Away From Work Policies

Information about the accrual and usage of paid time off (vacation) and sick time, university observed holidays, and the special winter vacation

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Annual Performance Appraisals

Information about the University's performance appraisal process

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Training & Development Resources

Penn offers a variety of training opportunities for supervisors and staff — check out the latest offerings here.

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