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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 22, 2024
Equal Employment Opportunity and Labor Notifications
To connect you with the support and resources you need for yourself and your team, Human Resources provides information about federal and state employment laws on the HR website for you to view at any time.

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.

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.

November 8, 2023
Staff to Enter Career Data in Workday
Human Resources is launching the Staff Career Data Project and asking approximately 22,500 staff to enter their education and past job experience in Workday by Dec. 5, 2023. This data entry is an important first step in an institution-wide effort to enhance staff data integrity in Workday.

September 8, 2023
Manager Foundations Training
A new training on Ohio State’s technology platforms, tools and resources is available for managers, manager liaisons and administrative professionals.

August 2, 2023
Workday Notifications for Merit Increases
Starting Aug. 2, merit increase notifications are available for campus tenure, clinical and research track faculty and non-bargaining unit regular staff. To view your merit statement, log into Workday and click on the merit announcement, located on the home page. Note, merit notifications do not include bonuses or other types of income.

June 21, 2023
Academic Winter Recess Decision for 2023
Ohio State previously scheduled one-time academic recesses in December 2021 and 2022. These recesses were determined on a year-by-year basis, giving special consideration to challenges throughout those academic years.

June 6, 2023
Reminder: Time and Attendance Standards
Human Resources has outlined time and attendance guidance for university employees. The guidance provides expectations for documenting: time worked, meal periods, paid breaks, start times and tardiness, unplanned absences, approving time worked and accountability.
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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 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.
April 29, 2025
Workplace Violence Policy Reminder and Awareness
We all play a part in keeping the Ohio State community safe and it’s important to be prepared should a threatening or violent situation occur.