HR News Stories Category: Appreciation, Awards and Recognition
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June 15, 2018
Congratulations to the 2018 Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching recipients
Honored for their superior teaching, faculty members are nominated by present and former students and colleagues and selected by a committee of alumni, students, and faculty.
May 25, 2018
Ohio State named best Columbus employer by (614) Magazine
For the fifth year in a row, The Ohio State University has been named the (614) Magazine ColumBEST Top Employer. Additionally, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center was awarded “Best Hospital” and the Veterinary Medical Center won “Best Veterinarian/Animal Hospital.”
May 9, 2018
Distinguished Staff Awards honor outstanding Ohio State staff
The Distinguished Staff Award, the university’s highest staff recognition, annually honors 12 outstanding staff members who have made a significant impact at The Ohio State University. Recipients are recognized for their exceptional leadership, accomplishments and service to Ohio State.
May 2, 2018
Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Awards celebrate and recognize exceptional faculty, staff and students
In recognition of their exceptional diversity and inclusion work, five honorees have received the Ohio State Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award.
April 27, 2018
2018 University Engagement Recognition Awards
Ohio State’s University Engagement Recognition Awards honor faculty, staff, students and community partners for outstanding achievement in meaningful partnerships that produce engaged scholarship and community impact.
March 28, 2018
Ohio State's 2018 Glass Breakers
Annually, the President and Provost's Council on Women recognizes faculty and staff who have used their extraordinary career accomplishments and leadership to inspire other women to embrace their power and achieve their career dreams.
December 20, 2017
2017 Ohio State Faculty and Staff Retirement Dinner
President Michael V. Drake recently recognized the 2017 faculty and staff retirees for their dedication to Ohio State and congratulated them on being lifelong Buckeyes.
November 29, 2017
Ohio State named Champion of Opportunity
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) has recognized The Ohio State University as an inclusive workplace and acknowledge the university’s innovative recruitment and retention of individuals with disabilities.
August 25, 2017
Capers and Davis named Outstanding Diversity Champions by Columbus Business First
In recognition of their remarkable diversity and inclusion work, Columbus Business First has honored Quinn Capers IV, MD, and Tamara Davis, PhD, MSSW, with 2017 Diversity in Business Awards.
May 9, 2017
Ohio State named best Columbus employer by (614) Magazine
For the fourth consecutive year, The Ohio State University has been named “Best Columbus Employer” by the (614) Magazine ColumBEST awards. Additionally, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center was awarded “Best Hospital” and the Veterinary Medical Center won “Best Vet/Animal Hospital.”
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May 27, 2025
Total Rewards Survey Results and Tuition Assistance Update
Results from Ohio State’s Total Rewards Survey are now available. This important feedback provides insight into the preferences and value faculty and staff place on various offerings as employees of Ohio State. This feedback is one part of the holistic process used to plan future investments in benefits and compensation over time.
May 7, 2025
New Manage Absence Experience in Workday
New desktop and mobile experiences in Workday now provide a more efficient and user-friendly approach to viewing and requesting time away from work. Manage Absence, replacing the current Absence worklet for employees, reduces clicks, enhances visibility and makes essential absence-related tasks easier to find.
April 29, 2025
Mental Health Resources & Programs for Employees
Mental Health Awareness Month focuses on prioritizing emotional well-being, reducing the stigma of mental health and increasing access to resources. The workplace plays a vital role in overall health and well-being, and Ohio State is committed to fostering an environment where employees feel supported.
March 12, 2025
Buckeye Performance Campus Employee Training
Training is now available for campus employees of colleges and units adopting Buckeye Performance.
February 21, 2025
New Workday Notifications for Timely Business Process Approvals
Starting March 4, a new weekly notification from Workday will help reduce the number of overdue compensation transactions, preventing errors and delays that could impact employees.
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June 24, 2025
Policy Reminder: Self-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions
The Ohio State University is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for the campus community. The Self-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions Policy, 4.17 provides guidance and outlines responsibilities for self-disclosures.
June 10, 2025
From Student to Leader: Caitlyn Hull’s Inspiring Journey at Ohio State
Inspired by her experiences as an Ohio State student, Caitlyn Hull turned her passion into a career in women’s health care at Ohio State.
May 20, 2025
Paid Time Off Policy Reminder and Mental Health Awareness
The Ohio State University is committed to fostering a supportive environment where faculty and staff can thrive. As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month this May, remember that the Paid Time Off Policy, 6.27 offers guidance and promotes the well-being of faculty and staff by helping to balance career, personal and family life.
May 20, 2025
Ohio State voted on ColumBEST list of top employers
(614) Magazine’s ColumBEST reader-voted awards have named The Ohio State University as a top employer with more than 500 employees. Ohio State has been included on the top three list for 12 consecutive years in the special edition of the local Columbus magazine that recognizes the very best our city has to offer.
April 30, 2025
Ohio State Listening Survey
Ohio State is conducting the Ohio State Listening Survey to collect feedback from faculty and staff May 1-19, 2025. The survey builds on the 2024 Presidential Listening Survey and asks about your experience at Ohio State.