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

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.