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August 2, 2024
Save Smart, Plan Ahead: Join the Virtual Retirement Fair
Join the Human Resources team and our partners for a virtual retirement fair to learn more on a variety of retirement topics.
May 16, 2024
Bright Horizon Benefits Support Family and Personal Wellbeing
When caring for your family – including kids, parents or furry family members – you don’t have to do it alone. As schedules change for the summer months , explore the benefits available through Ohio State’s partnership with Bright Horizons.
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 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 2, 2024
Annual Response Required to Confirm Other Medical Plan Coverage for Dependents
If an employee covers a spouse or dependent child on Ohio State's medical plan, they will receive an annual request for information about any other medical coverage they may have. The request is sent from Luminare Health (formerly Trustmark), Ohio State’s claims administrator. A response is required, even if their dependent does not have other coverage.
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.
August 16, 2023
Build your path to a secure future
Join the Human Resources team and our partners for a virtual retirement fair to learn more about financial planning and retirement. A series of webinars will be held Sept. 11-22.
May 9, 2023
COVID-19 Benefits Deadline and Coverage Changes
Ohio State benefit plan deadlines and coverage are changing due to the end of the federal COVID-19 emergencies.
April 24, 2023
Ohio State benefits support employee and family well-being
Ohio State offers several benefits to help enhance the overall well-being of employees and their families. To help you manage work-life needs, learn more about three benefits – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), sick time and family care benefits. See more information about what each benefit is, who can access it, the cost, benefit features and how to access it.
March 20, 2023
Supplemental retirement enrollment calendars to change April 1
In addition to the mandatory retirement plans, Ohio State offers supplemental savings options to help faculty and staff plan for retirement. Most Ohio State employees are eligible to participate in the 403(b) and 457(b) Supplemental Retirement Accounts (SRA). Due to changes in federal law, Ohio State’s enrollment rules for 457(b) plans will align with those of the 403(b)
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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.
Recent HR News
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.