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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.
November 5, 2024
Introducing Leader Onboarding
To help leaders navigate their role effectively and with certainty, Human Resources has designed new resources for onboarding leaders.
November 1, 2024
Now more quickly hire and rehire graduate and lecturer roles
Enhancement are being made to the Workday hiring process to more easily and quickly hire and rehire specific campus graduate and lecturer positions, reducing the amount of work required to keep current talent who are already associated with the university.
October 18, 2024
New Career Development Resources
Explore new career development resources and a framework to guide you towards your career aspirations. Learn how to accumulate experiences and better position yourself for a meaningful career journey.
July 29, 2024
Workday Notifications for Merit Increases
Merit notifications are being provided via Workday for the 2025 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.
June 13, 2024
Connect Program
Operational, front-line team leaders are encouraged to join a new development series to improve your leadership skills, advance relationships with the people you lead, build your communication ability and improve team engagement.
June 13, 2024
Leadership Series: Team Operating Systems
Organizational leaders are invited to join a new development series to enhance leadership skills, advance organizational success and strengthen your network of peer leaders.
May 24, 2024
Grow your skills, pursue new interests with LinkedIn Learning
With thousands of opportunities available through LinkedIn Learning, faculty, staff and students are expanding their knowledge, delving into a hobby or earning a certification.
May 17, 2024
Recruitment Updates to Enhance Manager and Candidate Experiences
As we continually work to improve the experience for hiring teams and job applicants, the latest Workday changes are designed to optimize our processes and elevate the services provided by the Human Resources talent acquisition team. These changes improve how we screen applicants and welcome new employees.
May 14, 2024
Outstanding Buckeyes Recognized for Impactful Focus on Diversity and Inclusion
Five exceptional Buckeyes are living the university’s Shared Values of Diversity and Innovation, and Inclusion and Equity – earning them the annual recognition of a Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award.
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May 11, 2026
Honoring excellence: The 2026 Distinguished Staff Awards
Across Ohio State, 13 exceptional staff members are transforming the university’s mission into daily action through their commitment to innovation and collaboration. As the 2026 Distinguished Staff Award recipients, these individuals represent the pinnacle of excellence in everything that they do.
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.
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June 18, 2026
HR Staff Recognized for Embodying Ohio State’s Shared Values
Five Ohio State Human Resources professionals have been recognized with 2026 HR Excellence Awards – highlighting how everyday contributions translate into meaningful impact that shapes workplace culture, strengthens leadership, fosters inclusion and ensures that faculty and staff have the resources they need to succeed.
June 17, 2026
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.
May 1, 2026
Staff Professional Development Funds
If you are interested in pursuing professional development over the next year, apply for funds by June 1, 2026, at 5 p.m.
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"