Human Resources

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HR RETIREMENT SEMINAR!

HR RETIREMENT SEMINAR FOR FACULTY & STAFF!

Fall into Financial Wellness with a series of workshops designed to help prepare you for retirement. On Wednesday, October 9, 12:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Thursday, October 10, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in the M.D. Anderson Library, Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion, join Human Resources for sessions offered by TRS, ERS, Texa$aver, Corebridge Financial, Fidelity, TIAA and Voya to gain important information and insight into retirement preparation. Click HERE for session descriptions. No registration is required to attend any or all of the sessions. Mark your calendar and plan now to attend!

UH DAY AT THE CORP 5K!

Run or WALK with TEAM UH during UH DAY AT THE CORP 5K! Buddy up or a get group together to participate! Join HR POWER UP Thurs., Oct. 24, between 4:30 – 7:00 PM in beautiful Memorial Park for this fun run/WALK. REGISTER now to obtain free or half-priced entry while available! Then, RSVP for the post-event celebration that follows.

Mobile Mammography Screenings!

On-campus Mobile Mammography Screenings make it easy to receive your annual exam! Provided by The Rose, screenings will be offered on Wed., Oct. 30 and Thurs., Oct. 31, 9:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m in their mobile unit on the main campus in Lot 19F between the Power Plant and Technology Annex (near the M.D. Anderson Library). REGISTER early! Click the link for details and to make your appointment today.

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!

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.

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

FY25 Mandatory Training Roll Out!

FY25 Mandatory Training will start on October 1, 2024 and end on November 22, 2024.

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).

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.

Announcements

Page Up Transition!

For more information contact your Sr. Recruiter at hremploy@central.uh.edu.

2024 CUPA-HR Annual Conference and Expo!

We’re excited to share that our Human Resources Executive team recently participated in the 2024 CUPA-HR Annual Conference and Expo! They presented to a large audience of higher education HR professionals on the topic of "Using AI to Create Professional Development Content." The session showcased an innovative approach to integrating AI tools into learning and development programs, specifically highlighting how UH leverages AI to design and deliver training videos for busy staff and executives. This dynamic presentation emphasized the importance of accessible training solutions in today’s fast-paced environment.

President's Excellence Awards Winners!

Congratulations 2024 PRESIDENT’S EXCELLENCE AWARD Winners: Ashley Askew, Katherine Veneman, Laura Lee, Alejandrina Campanella, Alyce Adeseye, Jeremy Dafoe, Alfred Julian Waneck, Wendy Byron, Yolanda Castro, David Dawlearn, John Taylor, and Mark Rosanes; and to Can Le, Winner of the 2024 CHARLES F. MCELHINNEY AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE!

HR Executive Leadership Seminar!

Human Resources hosted the first HR Executive Leadership Seminar, featuring Guest Speaker Professor Randy Webb. Over 100 executive leaders from across the University attended the seminar on August 7^th to hear the keynote address, “The 5 Secrets of Leadership: Master the Art of Inspiring Excellence.”

TAM Receives Team Impact Award!

HR Talent Acquisition received the Administration and Finance Team Impact Award for Community Engagement, recognizing their efforts in outreach. They actively engage with local colleges, high schools, community organizations, and Veteran groups to provide guidance on resume writing and interview techniques. Their initiatives have established them as a trusted partner not only for hiring needs at the University of Houston but also for positively impacting the broader Houston community.

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.