Human Resources

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CATALYST Learning Programs!

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.

The STAFF Virtual Library!

Human Resources would like to introduce to you the new Staff Virtual Library. The Virtual Library is designed to offer mini courses in a variety of topics . These topics include anything from policies, procedures, leadership and professional development, virtual lunch and learns and much more. Employees may be asked to log in using your UH credentials. Visit The Staff Virtual Library today!

Benefits Open Forum: Hour of POWER Q&A

You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers! Join the Benefits Team for an in-person open forum where you can meet members of the team to ask your questions about your benefits: Health & Benefits Plans, Retirement Plans, Optional Benefits, Power Up Employee Wellness, Leave Benefits, and more. Join us monthly in person or online. Visit the Benefits Calendar “View All Events” for dates and times!

HOT TOPICS

2023 ePERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS!

2023 ePerformance Evaluations are due on Friday, December 1, 2023.

ePERFORMANCE and TRAINING!

The University of Houston Human Resources has developed an ePerformance training that will assist in creating and measuring goals and objectives for each employee.

Click here for additional information regarding ePerformance and Training.

DEER OAKS EAP SERVICES AVAILABLE NOW!

HR POWER UP Employee Wellness encourages you to take advantage of your Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Call or log in 24/7 for confidential support/counseling with any number of issues. For EAP information or services, please call toll-free: 1-888-993-7650, email eap@deeroaks.com or log into www.deeroakseap.com (login & password: UHMC).

Announcements

University of Houston, Holiday Office Closure

In observance of Thanksgiving, UH will be closed Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th.

We wish you a safe and happy holiday!

2024 UPCOMING CDD TRAINING WORKSHOPS!

Coaching, Documentation, and Discipline (CDD) Training Workshop is designed for those in managerial roles to be able to effectively develop their employees through coaching, management, and when applicable, discipline. This course will also provide tools to learn and review how to navigate the Progressive Discipline Process, as well as completing appropriate documentation.

Eligibility Requirement: Must have direct reports

Click onto AccessUH to register via PASS for CDDH01 CDD Training.

HR's Impact on Student Success!

The Talent Development team has been going beyond staff professional development, and helping our students get a head start on their interpersonal communication skills. Senior Talent Development Specialist Vivian LoDuca has been offering one-hour DISC workshops to Student Ambassadors every semester since spring of 2022. During these meetings, students learn about their own communication style, as well as how to tailor their styles to communicate more effectively. Go Coogs!

LINKEDIN LEARNING AT UH!

LinkedIn Learning offers a customized learning experience that features instructional content relevant to your professional interests and goals. UH Employees have unlimited access to more than 5,000 video tutorials covering business, creative and technology topics.

Click here for a list of recommended courses from LinkedIn Learning!

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!

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.