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September 23, 2025
Policy Reminder: Drug-Free Workplace
The Ohio State University maintains a drug-free work and living environment to ensure the health and safety of all students, employees and visitors. The unlawful use, possession or distribution of drugs and alcohol on university property or in university vehicles on or off campus is prohibited.
September 17, 2025
Academic Winter Recess to Begin in 2025
Ohio State is instituting an annual Academic Winter Recess from December 26–31 each year starting in 2025, as announced by President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. during the State of the University address on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Specific dates for the 2025 Academic Winter Recess are Dec. 26 and Dec. 29-31.
September 9, 2025
In Case You Missed It: HR Workday Summer Recap
Over the past few months, Human Resources has implemented several key updates in Workday to improve efficiency and user experience for both employees and people leaders.
August 11, 2025
Reminder: Nursing Mother and Lactation Rooms Available
Ohio State is committed to providing support throughout the pregnancy and breastfeeding journey. With August being National Breastfeeding Month, remember that there are more than 60 lactation spaces across all campuses and locations that promote the well-being of faculty and staff by helping to balance career, personal and family life.
July 28, 2025
Workday Notifications for Merit Increases
Merit notifications are being provided via Workday for the 2026 fiscal year to all Ohio State employees who receive a merit base pay increase and/or merit lump-sum amount. Your merit notification will specify if you are receiving a base pay increase, a lump sum increase or both. If you are not receiving a merit increase this year, you will not receive a notification.
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 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.
March 24, 2025
Buckeye Performance, Ohio State’s approach to performance management
Buckeye Performance includes a performance philosophy, four-point rating scale, process and web-based platform that puts people first and creates a consistent, standardized approach for staff and people leaders at Ohio State.
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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February 16, 2026
The power of purpose: How the Leadership Certificate Program is transforming campus leaders
At The Ohio State University, people leaders have access to resources that help them continuously grow as leaders. As part of this investment in excellence, the John Glenn College of Public Affairs and Ohio State Human Resources partnered in 2025 to launch a section of the Leadership Certificate Program for Ohio State employees.
January 16, 2026
Learn about the newly redesigned YP4H
Ohio State has launched a new Your Plan for Health (YP4H) wellness portal that offers more ways to explore wellness resources and earn rewards for the activities that matter most to you.
December 16, 2025
Ohio State honors 752 faculty and staff for milestone service
The Ohio State University celebrated long-serving employees at the annual Faculty and Staff Service Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 10. A total of 752 faculty and staff were honored this year for reaching milestone anniversaries, ranging from 25 to 55 years of service.
December 16, 2025
Important 2026 Benefits Reminders
Here are a few important reminders about your 2026 benefits, key deadlines, and wellness actions you may need to consider. Review the information to help you understand what to expect and actions you may need to take.
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March 17, 2026
Revisions to Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Ohio State University has revised the Drug-Free Workplace Policy, 7.30 to further clarify safety and standards across all work environments, including remote and on-call locations. Key changes include updated procedures for reasonable suspicion testing, new guidance on prescription drug accommodations and refined definitions.
March 3, 2026
Spring Learning Series on Retirement Living
A national retirement association, Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education, is offering a virtual learning series, “Charting the Journey to a Fulfilling Retirement"
January 20, 2026
Save smart. Gain insights. Plan ahead.
Join the Human Resources team and our expert partners for the third Virtual Retirement Fair. A series of webinars offering valuable insights will be held Feb. 9-13. Don't miss this opportunity to confidently plan your financial future. Visit the Virtual Retirement Fair website for registration and schedule details.
December 15, 2025
Nominations open for the Distinguished Staff Awards
The annual Distinguished Staff Awards exist to shine a light on these individuals, and nominations are now open. The nomination deadline is Monday, Jan. 26, at 5 p.m.
December 2, 2025
Review your 2026 benefits summary by Dec. 5
Your 2026 benefits summary is now available in Workday. Take a few minutes to review your elections and make sure everything looks right before the final change window closes.