HR News Stories Category: Appreciation, Awards and Recognition
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June 23, 2016
Faculty Honored as Distinguished University Professors
Three professors at The Ohio State University have been named Distinguished University Professors, the highest academic distinction at the university. The annual award recognizes faculty who thrive in teaching, research and service.
June 20, 2016
Ohio State Employees Receive "Forty Under 40" Award
Four Ohio State employees were named to Columbus Business First’s prestigious “Forty Under 40” list, which honors up-and-coming professionals and community leaders in Central Ohio.
June 17, 2016
American Heart Association Recognizes Ohio State as Fit-Friendly Employer
The Ohio State University has been recognized as a 2016 platinum level recipient of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Fit-Friendly Worksites recognition program. Platinum is the highest level of recognition.
June 1, 2016
Ohio State Professor Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Professor Clark Spencer Larsen (Anthropology) has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of nation’s highest scholarly honors. He joins just ten other Ohio State faculty members who have received this distinction.
June 1, 2016
Kristi Cheramie Wins 2016-17 Rome Prize Fellowship
Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture Kristi Cheramie (Knowlton School of Architecture) was recently named a winner of the prestigious 2016-17 Rome Prize Fellowship by the American Academy in Rome.
May 27, 2016
Gene Smith Named Sports Business Journal AD of the Year
The Ohio State University Vice President and Director of Athletics, Gene Smith, was awarded Athletic Director of the Year by Sports Business Journal.
May 20, 2016
Ohio State Named Best Columbus Employer by (614) Magazine
The Ohio State University has been recognized as the “Best Columbus Employer” for the third consecutive year by the (614) Magazine ColumBEST awards. Additionally, the Wexner Medical Center won “Best Hospital” and the Veterinary Medical Center won “Best Vet/Animal Hospital.”
May 13, 2016
Distinguished Staff Awards Honor Significant Contributions by Outstanding Ohio State Staff
The Distinguished Staff Award, the university’s highest staff recognition, celebrates staff members who have made an impact at The Ohio State University. Each year, the award honors 12 staff members for their outstanding leadership, accomplishments and service to the university.
May 6, 2016
Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Awards Celebrate Important Diversity and Inclusion Work throughout Ohio State
In support of encouraging important diversity work throughout the university, the Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award annually recognizes up to five recipients for exceptional diversity efforts.
March 29, 2016
Ohio State Named One of the Nation’s Best Employers
Forbes has named The Ohio State University as one of America’s Best Employers in 2016. The university ranked 53rd in Forbes’ list of 500 employers—securing the top spot in the Big Ten, second in Ohio employers and in the top 15 of all higher education institutions.
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March 9, 2024
New Benefits and Pay Dashboard in Workday
A new benefits and pay dashboard in Workday now makes it easier to access your most important benefits and pay information in one place. The new dashboard, called the Benefits and Pay Hub, combines the previous Pay and Benefits apps with more comprehensive details about your compensation history, recent paychecks, health benefits, and more.
February 22, 2024
Manager Foundations: Getting Started with Technology
A training on Ohio State’s technology platforms, tools and resources is available to help people leaders use administrative technology to perform your work and manage employees. Managers, manager liaisons and administrative professionals can participate in the on-demand BuckeyeLearn training.
February 16, 2024
Expanded Career Resources in Workday
If you want to advance your Buckeye career, a new Workday internal career site has tools to help you easily navigate and apply for open opportunities across Ohio State.
February 8, 2024
Ohio State names new senior vice president of talent, culture and human resources
President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. has named Katie Hall as senior vice president of talent, culture and human resources, pending approval by the Board of Trustees. Hall has served as the interim senior vice president since last spring and has been with Ohio State for 24 years.
October 27, 2023
New retirement videos help current, new faculty and staff
Human Resources is introducing four new retirement videos to help new and current employees save for the future. New faculty and staff can learn more about selecting a mandatory retirement plan. Current employees can better understand their retirement plan and how to manage investments as well as learn about fees and how they impact your retirement savings.
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March 28, 2024
Tuition Assistance Enrollment Deadline
If you are seeking Ohio State’s Tuition Assistance benefit, applications must be submitted each term. Tuition assistance enrollment for summer semester 2024 is open until May 10, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Dr. Taru Saigal: Why Ohio State feels like home
Dr. Taru Saigal, a 2023 Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award honoree, knew she wanted a career that aligned with her passion for serving underrepresented minority patients. She also wanted her young family to be in a nurturing place. One institution with both qualities stood out prominently – Ohio State.
March 13, 2024
How $125 can improve your well-being and bring joy
With uses as varied as our employees are diverse, Ohio State’s Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimburses a wide range of activities and items to help bring joy and alleviate stress – like pet adoption, dance classes, car repairs, marathons, emergency child care, and so much more.
March 12, 2024
Use 2023 FSA Funds by March 15, Submit to HealthEquity by March 31
To help you make the most of your Flexible Spending Account (FSA), please note these upcoming deadlines. Employees with remaining funds in a 2023 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) have until March 15, 2024, to incur eligible claims and until March 31, 2024, to file claims for reimbursement for 2023.
February 23, 2024
From First-Gen Student to Presidential Staff Award- Robert Decatur’s path at Ohio State
Drawing inspiration from colleagues and students, Robert Decatur provides a comforting welcome to new undergraduates, telling them Ohio State is full of talented people with their hearts in the right place and an abundance of resources.