IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Organizational and Human Development has begun a staged return to in-person office activities to support Waterloo employees online during the return to campus.  

If you have any inquiries or need assistance, please contact ohd@uwaterloo.ca.

Employee Learning & Development at Waterloo


Our Services

Organizational and Human Development (OHD) offers workshops for employees on a variety of topics, from leadership and integrity to exploring values and collaboration. In addition, OHD can provide customized training solutions to our University colleagues. The OHD team will work with you to assess and address your concerns and needs.

As well OHD organizes and hosts the annual Waterloo Staff Conference for the University of Waterloo. This event brings engaging and informative keynotes to the campus and provides multiple in-house workshops developed by colleagues from across the university.

More information about the services of OHD can be found under the Learning and Development menu, as well as the news and events sections. 
 

Did you know? University of Waterloo employees have a minimum 5 days/35 hours of training and development under Policy 18, section Three. Employees are highly recommended to explore this policy.  

 
1583Individuals have completed OHD's workshops and programs 2019

Explore OHD's learning and development programs.

1534Employees attended the Waterloo Staff Conference organized by OHD. 2019

Learn more about the Waterloo Staff Conference.

2,565Employees have taken one of the OHD Principles of Inclusivity Workshops2013-2019

Learn more about the Principles of Inclusivity series 

80+OHD offers over 80+ dedicated workshops and programsper year (on average)

Register for OHD workshops.

296Employees have completed OHD's immersive Leadership Development programs2013 - 2018
100+OHD offers over 100+ customized workshops & consultationsper year (on average)

Learn more about our customized workshops and facilitated sessions.

587Employees have taken Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace over the past five years2013 - 2018
  1. Mar. 7, 2023OHD's March 2023 Newsletter - Staff Conference Registration
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    Greetings UWaterloo,

    March is here and spring is so close we can feel it. Except it’s March so we will have winter, then spring, then winter again before true spring arrives!

    That’s ok because this month we open registration for the Waterloo Staff Conference 2023! This is our 15th anniversary and as such we have a great conference in store. In-person keynotes, learning events, and virtual workshops. We are excited to share more so please keep reading this newsletter for exciting event news!

  2. Jan. 31, 2023[OHD] February 2023 Newsletter

    Greetings UWaterloo, 

  3. Jan. 16, 2023OHD January 2023 Newsletter | Workshops + Deep Health Returns + Waterloo Staff Conference 2023

    The holidays have come and gone but we here at OHD are gearing up for another term of great offerings.

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