PHL/PNE Hosts Virtual Employee Recognition Ceremony

On December 9, 2020 PHL and PNE held a virtual ceremony to celebrate employees with 15 and 25 years of service to the City of Philadelphia:  

25 Years of Service 

• Terence Beckham 
• Yvonne Howard 
• Eugene Jastrzemski 
• Lawrence Jordan 
• Thomas Keaveney 
• Elizabeth Leon-Mendoza 
• Gene McGraw 
• Michael Meyers
• Bonnie Mobley 
• Balis Pressley 
• Adrian Stevenson 

15 Years of Service 

• Rebeca Becerril 
• Allard Blyther 
• Troy Brown 
• Charles Davis IV 
• Gary Doherty
• Delphine Dunlap 
• Janet Everett-Sway 
• Malik Hodge 
• Sandra Houston 
• Gary Marriott 
• Heather Martin 
• Kevin Monteforte 
• Lewis Peck 
• Roberto Ramos 
• Ruth Snead 
• Willie Speas 
• Carmelo Tallarico 
• Franco Tallarico 

The airport also presented its annual P.R.I.D.E. awards to employees that exemplify PHL's values:

• P eople First - Our employees, stakeholders and passengers
• R espect - To ourselves, our customers and our environment
•  I ntegrity -  We hold ourselves responsible for what we do, say and think (Talking the talk, walking the walk)
• D iversity – Purposefully Inclusive and accepting of all
• E xcellence - We hold ourselves to the highest standards of service, innovation, and efficiency.  

Honorees were nominated by their colleagues, who read their nominations during the ceremony. The characteristics the recipients were recognized for included enriching the culture of the airport; fostering a culture of understanding and teamwork; demonstrating honesty, credibility and trustworthiness; championing the rights of all and being a catalyst for change in the workplace and community; and helping to achieve the airport's mission through outstanding performance contributions.  

The 2020 PHL/PNE P.R.I.D.E. award recipients were:  

• Roland Arrington - Custodial 
• Ruben DeLeon - Operations 
• Alec Gever – Purchasing Administration Unit 
• Nicole Maddox - Revenue 
• Heather Redfern – Communications
• Rebecca Rodriguez – Human Resources 

Congratulations to all Division of Aviation 2020 honorees. 

December Staff Promotions

Congratulations to the following Division of Aviation employees promoted in the month of December:

• Barry Tompkins to Civil Engineer 1
• Latia Hayes to Administrative Specialist 1 Non Confidential
• Denine Philips, John Scott and Anthony Burnett to Equipment Operator 2

HR Updates

For the latest HR updates, including COVID-19 Policy Statements, visit phl.org/employeeupdates.  

The new year is here. Make sure you are ready for 2021. 

Blank Employee Attendance Records (EARs) Forms

For easiest access, the Blank Employee Attendance Record form can be obtained by clicking here. Requests for forms can also be submitted to the payroll team and are available on the HR Intranet page on the Payroll tab, Announcements. 

2021 Pay and Holiday Schedule

The 2021 Pay and Holiday Schedule is available here and on the HR Intranet page under Forms Library. 

W-2 Preparation - OnePhilly Self Service 

Tax time is almost here. To ensure information on W2 forms is correct, employees are encouraged to review their names, Social Security numbers and addresses in OnePhilly now and update any incorrect information. To do this, employees should log into Oracle Self Service  and go to Personal Information.   

For assistance, please see page 11 on the OnePhilly Employee Self Service Guide. If you are unable to correct your information via the system, please  contact [email protected] or Schell Hatcher at 856-389-6176. 

OnePhilly Self-Service Pointers 

You have access to do and find so many things in Employee Self Service at https://ess-onephilly.phila.gov . Here is something to try this month: View and Print W-2’s 

OnePhilly Training and Information Sessions 

The Human Resources Staffing Unit will be conducting OnePhilly Training and Information Sessions for all employees.  This is a great opportunity for first-time users, employees that need a refresher, or employees that have encountered issues with logging in and password resets.  After the session you will be able to:

• Update personal information  
• View, save or print paystubs  
• Request employment verifications  
• And much more!  

 Sessions will take place virtually or in-person. Appointments are required.  For more information and to schedule an appointment, please contact [email protected]. 

“Thurs-Yay”! Water Cooler Conversations are Back  

Thurs-yay! Water Cooler Conversations - SPREAD THE WORD – Bring a Colleague! 

The weekly “Thurs-Yay! Water Cooler Conversations!” provide a virtual platform for employees to connect socially and hit the reset button. Join colleagues in the PHL/PNE informal virtual break room on January 7 at 2 p.m. for the "Guess Who?" edition.  

To participate, the Training  Unit will need the following by January 6 (email [email protected]): 

1. A baby photo of yourself from birth-2 years old (or a picture as far back as you can find)  
2. The title and artist of a song that you feel best describes your personality  

Register for Thurs-Yay! Water Cooler Conversations at PHL University: Log Into PHL University   

For additional inquiries or information, contact the HR Training and Development Unit at [email protected]. 

Chellie Cameron Appointed Chair of Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Economic and Community Advisory Council 

PHL CEO Chellie Cameron was appointed chair of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank’s Economic and Community Advisory Council  (ECAC) for 2021. The ECAC informs the Bank’s senior leadership team about emerging issues and market conditions in the Third Federal Reserve District and nationwide. As Chair, Chellie will lead up to 15 leaders representing businesses of varying sizes and in different industry sectors as well as nonprofit organizations, philanthropic organizations, academic institutions, the public sector, and organized labor.  

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises state member banks, bank holding companies, and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. It is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.  

To read more about Chellie’s appointment, click here.  

Jason Sankey Appointed to ACI-NA Public Safety and Security Committee 

PHL Airport Security Manager Jason Sankey has been appointed as a Steering Group member of the ACI-NA Public Safety and Security Committee (PS&S). The PS&S Committee’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of airports by providing recommendations to industry and government for aviation safety and security policies, identifying and promoting best practices in aviation safety and security, and identifying and/or developing educational and technological resources that help accomplish airport safety and security objectives. Steering Group members are asked to actively participate on working groups and/or task forces, and to provide input on public safety and security initiatives. Steering Group members serve four-one year terms, which run from January 1-December 31. 

Eastern Airlines Joins PHL  

 Eastern Airlines joined PHL’s airline partners in December, launching non-stop service from   Philadelphia to Santo Domingo. The first flight from PHL to SDQ took off on December 18. Non-stop   service to Mexico City is slated to begin March 28.   

 Eastern Airlines is headquartered in Wayne, Pa. The airline will use Boeing 767 aircraft, which also allows Eastern to carry cargo. Eastern offers passengers the highest baggage allowance at PHL—up to six checked bags (first two checked bags, up to 70lbs/32kg, are free).  Information about the airline and tickets, can be found at goeasternair.com.  

Jefferson Health COVID-19 Testing Center Powered by Rapid Reliable Testing Opens 

 The Jefferson Health COVID-19 Testing Center Powered by Rapid Reliable Testing, opened in the pre-security area of Terminal E on December 4. The facility was established by a partnership with Jefferson Health, Ambulnz and PHL.   

The COVID-19 testing program is designed for asymptomatic passengers flying out of PHL, with multiple testing options, including an antigen test, a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test, and a Rapid PCR test planned in the future. Test results will be texted to passengers the same day for antigen tests, and within 48 to 72 hours for the standard PCR test.  For information, click here. 

Passenger Assistance Moves to Guest Experience Department 

Passenger Assistance is now part of PHL’s Guest Experience Department (GX). The move, which took place in November, is a continuation of the airport’s efforts to improve in-terminal customer service by aligning similarly-focused units under GX.  

“Passenger Assistance staff currently engage with our international arriving passengers to warmly welcome travelers from around the world,” said GX Director Leah Douglas. “Incorporating this role within GX not only allows us to ensure we are providing excellent customer service throughout the entire airport, but it also allows the talented multi-lingual staff to share important insights from their interactions so that PHL can continually create a positive experience for all of our passengers.”  

SEPTA Employee Pass Update 

SEPTA staff will sell January transpasses and trailpasses at the former Travelex location in the A/B Connector from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Friday, January 8. Anyone purchasing a SEPTA pass must have a valid airport ID and pay by cash. 

SEPTA will transition to Key cards for airport employees beginning with February’s sales. Purchase instructions for those passes will be available in the coming weeks. 

Marketplace PHL

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At the Airport:

PHL Airport Art Program Featured in Visual Arts Research Paper 

PHL among 13 other airports featured in Visual Arts Programs in Airports research paper. Since its beginning in 1998, PHL’s Airport Art Program has created a unique Philadelphia experience for guests and provided regional artists with the opportunity to showcase their work to the millions of travelers that pass through the airport’s terminals every year. 

Lost and Found  

Guests are more prone to leaving belongings behind during flight delays when their dwell times in the airport are extended. Passengers traveling this holiday season can locate their lost items by contacting the Communications Center, TSA, their Airline, or their transportation company. 

New PHL Art Exhibit Showcases Unique Personal Collections of Local Residents

Almost everyone collects something. Some collections are worth millions of dollars, while the sentimental value of others make the contents priceless. “Private Collections: Personal Obsessions.”, a new PHL art exhibit located in Terminal D, features a sampling of treasures from Philadelphia-area residents and members of the airport community—ranging from the everyday to the unusual.  

Capital Development:

Roof Rehabilitations Near Completion  

PHL has been engaged in a major undertaking to replace and enhance the roofs of the terminal complex on the airport's Departures side, stretching from Terminal A-East to Terminal E. Work began earlier this year and is expected to be substantially completed by the end of December with final items of work and closeout by March 2021.  

People at PHL:

PHL EMPLOYEE PROFILE: WINDOW WASHER ROLAND ARRINGTON

Learn more about longtime PHL Custodial team member Roland Arrington in this Q&A.

TSA Supervisor Organizes Coat Drive 

One hundred coats of all sizes and appropriate for all ages were collected and distributed, along with hats, gloves and scarves to individuals in West Philadelphia who were without the outerwear to keep them warm through winter thanks to the efforts of a long-time Supervisory Transportation Security officer at Philadelphia International Airport.  

Shopping and Dining:

New PHL Food & Shops Restaurant Showcases Local ‘Phlavor’  

PhillyPhlavors has opened in the B/C food court, featuring all your Philly favorites including Famous 4th Street Cookies, Tastykakes, Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews and Asher’s chocolate-covered pretzels. 

Spotted Lanternfly Winter Management Tips 

The Penn State Extension reminds the public that  spotted lanternfly (SLF) management is still an issue in the winter. Click here for the Penn State Extension's updates and what to look for, provided by Dominic Marcellino, the Division of Aviation’s SLF permit holder.