Human Resources

Catalyst is a learning and development program designed to provide opportunities for staff to enhance knowledge and develop skills for future opportunities within the University of Houston. This program features innovative development courses for Individual Contributors, Supervisors, Managers and Senior Leaders.

To view courses currently available and to enroll view the CATALYST Enrollment App.

Click HERE to view our course Catalog.

HR HIGHLIGHTS

Houston Hess Corporate 5K
Human Resources would like to thank everyone who represented Team UH at this year's HESS Corporate 5K! This year, Team UH had the most registered team members and participants than any year prior! For more information about wellness events, visit the Power Up Employee Wellness webpage!
Welcome Back Staff Tailgate
The University of Houston Staff Council Committee hosted the UH Welcome Back Staff Tailgate on October 23, 2021! With over 300 RSVPs, the tailgate was a great success! Thank you to all staff, family, friends, and members of the UH community for attending and showing your UH pride on game day! For more information regarding Staff Council, please visit their website here!

Announcements

STAFF TUITION SCHOLARSHIP
Applications for the Staff Tuition Scholarship for the 2022 Spring semester will be open beginning Monday, November 15^th, 2021! The deadline to submit applications will be by end of day on Tuesday, November 30^th, 2021. Visit the Staff Tuition Scholarship page for eligibility information. Click here to apply! Have questions? Contact the HR Service Center at hrsc@uh.edu.
ANNUAL HR RETIREMENT SEMINAR
Don’t miss the University of Houston’s Annual HR Retirement Seminar hosted by the Human Resources Benefits department. Sessions will occur over two days and will feature 5 virtual workshops with representatives from the Social Security Administration, TRS, ERS and Texa$aver 457(b). Join us for this important seminar to better understand and navigate the retirement process! Click here to find out more!
I-9 VERIFICATION UPDATES
Effective September 15, 2021, the HR Service Center will once again be requiring in-person verification of identity and employment eligibility documentation for the completion of the I-9 section 2. The University has transitioned to in-person operation and, as per USCIS guidelines, the ability to accept work authorization documents digitally for I-9 section 2 completion applies only to employers that are continuing to operate remotely. Please note, documents received virtually on or before September 14, 2021 will continue to be processed to assist in this transition.

As a reminder, work authorization documents submitted physically at the HR Service Center will need to be original and unexpired. In addition, the I-9 verification process will continue to be initiated with the I-9 Section 1 request via the HR website.

The HR Service Center on-site hours are from 7:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, to assist staff, faculty, and students. If you have any questions regarding the I-9 verification process, please contact us at 713-743-3988 or by email at hrsc@uh.edu.
WELLNESS LEAVE
Safeguard your well-being and receive your reward! Are you familiar with the Fitness Release Time and Wellness Leave Policy, MAPP 02 .02 .0 8? Visit your PCP for a ROUTINE PHYSICAL EXAM and complete a simple online health assessment, and you’ll earn 2,500 BCBSTX Blue Points AND receive one full day off from work! To apply for your 8 hours of Wellness Leave or participate in Fitness Release Time (30 minutes, 3x/weekly to exercise), visit the POWER UP Wellness Policies tab and follow the instructions.

HEALTHIER “U” CALENDAR

Create a "Healthier U" for yourself and the ones you love! Visit the Human Resources POWER UP virtual wellness calendar to participate in different no-cost well-being opportunities. Go online for workshops and webinars on nutrition, yoga, cardio dance, meditation, and more! Programs occur on different dates and times and are available to UH employees at no cost. Click the "Click HERE to see all events!" link to see each month's lineup of free activities and how to join in!

ADDITIONAL WELLNESS RESOURCES

The University of Houston Benefits office offers many different wellness options for employees! View the POWERUP Employee Newsletter to see:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Support

The University's EAP offers free counseling services and resources to support employees' life/work success.

Bright Horizons

Child and elder backup care.

Mindfulness Meditation Sessions

Attend weekly meditation sessions to help manage stress and achieve a better level of clarity and focus.

QPR Training

Attend virtual one-hour QPR training sessions by UH Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) regarding suicide prevention!

Mental Health First Aid Training

Learn how to help others in crisis. Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches you how to assist with mental health and substance use issues/crises offered by UH Wellness.