Human Resources

Announcements

• 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.

   

• MOBILE MAMMOGRAMS

  This fall POWER UP Employee Wellness will partner with The Rose to offer on-site mammograms to those women who have yet to get their annual screening. Mobile Mammography screenings will occur on the Sugar Land campus on November 8, 2021.  Screening times will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in The Rose’s state-of-the-art mobile mammography unit. Click here to make your appointment.

• 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.