The Ohio State University

Hiring a new employee can be an extremely challenging process. If you don't master the skills needed to make effective hiring decisions, your department will run like a car with a nearly flat tire - it will go, but never as efficiently as if it were operating in peak condition. Smart hiring practices are absolutely essential for your success. Look at the benefits that come from knowing how to hire effectively:

• Efficiency improves
• Employee retention increases
• Costs decrease
• Quality escalates
• Employee morale rises
• Training time and expenses are cut
• Employees work more collaboratively

This site has been created to serve as a useful guide through some common Employment processes and procedures. It provides instructions, checklists, templates, policies and forms for anyone involved in the employment practices at Ohio State.

Directory

Find the consultants specifically assigned to your department.

• Consulting Services, Payroll and Employment Services Contacts
• OHR Directory

Recruitment & Selection

Employment Services has created a variety of tools and resources to assist you as you tackle the recruitment and selection process.

• Advertising Guide [ad design samples]
• Dual Career Assistance Program Information
• Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9)
• Equal Employment Identification Form
• Guide to Affirmative Action for Veterans
• Guide to Effective Searches
• IT Hiring Guide
• OSU Job Classifications
• Letter of Offer Web site
• Office Associate Toolkit
• Policy 4.10 - Recruitment and Selection
• Reference Checking Guide
• Returning Retirees
• Salary Grade Tables
• Search Firm Guide

Online Application

Detailed instructions on using the University Online Career Site.

• Guide for Human Resource Professionals
• Guide for Hiring Managers
• Guide for Guest Users

OSU policies and procedures come from a variety of sources. See the policy and rule pages for more information.

• Policies
• CCS Rules
• Minor Labor Law
• Ohio Ethics Law and Related Statutes

Reduction
in
Force

Conditions may arise that necessitate the reduction of the university work force. Abolishment of positions may occur for reasons of budget, lack of work, or reorganization. Find information and policies relating to Reduction in Force.

• Reduction in Work Force Manager's Guide
• Reduction in Work Force Employee Guide
• Policy 9.15 - Reduction in Work Force (Unclassified Staff)
• Policy 9.20 - Reduction in Work Force (Classified Staff)

Orientation

A new employee's first few days, weeks and months at Ohio State can create a lasting impression. Find out more about how you can help guide your new employees as they begin their careers at OSU.

• New Employee Orientation Web Site