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June 15, 2017
Personnel Records Policy revisions
The Personnel Records Policy has been revised to align with the university’s shift from paper to electronic personal records, effective June 15, 2017.
May 16, 2017
Seven key takeaways on how to influence
Establishing influence is an important and powerful leadership skill that helps motivate others, achieve goals and create an effective work environment. On Thursday, May 11, about 100 Ohio State managers had a unique opportunity to develop their leadership skills at the 2017 Ohio State Managers conference.
May 16, 2017
Basso named senior vice president for talent, culture and human resources
Following a national search, Susan McGarry Basso has been named senior vice president for talent, culture and human resources at The Ohio State University.
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.”
April 18, 2017
Partnership will recruit and retain individuals with disabilities for Ohio State careers
The Ohio State University and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), the state agency responsible for workforce development and placement of individuals with disabilities, have partnered to place an OOD career specialist exclusively at Ohio State.
February 20, 2017
HR Service Delivery transitions to Workday Enterprise Project
On February 17, Provost Bruce McPheron and Geoff Chatas, Chief Financial Officer, announced the enterprise-wide project to implement Workday, which will replace Ohio State’s current financial, student and human resources management systems, including PeopleSoft, over the next five years.
January 30, 2017
Bucks for Charity raises more than $1 million for local community
Making a difference is an important part of being a Buckeye and this year nearly 4,500 faculty, staff and retirees rallied together to raise $1,174,735 for central Ohio community organizations.
December 19, 2016
Buckeyes walked 1.5 billion steps this football season
Faculty and staff joined together to walk the distance to Ohio State’s away Big Ten football games, approximately 3 million steps, in the 7th annual Your Plan for Health (YP4H) Hit the Road with the Buckeyes team walking challenge.
October 28, 2016
Gaining efficiencies from recent move to electronic hiring forms and personnel records
With the implementation of electronic hiring forms and personnel records for campus faculty, staff and student employees, human resources processes at The Ohio State University are becoming more efficient and effective.
September 19, 2016
Ohio State sets date for Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) implementation
Ohio State's timeline to implement updated federal overtime regulations is set for October 30, 2016. This is the date affected employees will become eligible for overtime. The first biweekly pay for employees who make this change will be November 25.
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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 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.
October 3, 2025
From Student to Mentor: How Brenna Truax is Shaping Student Success
Brenna Truax knows firsthand how meaningful student support can be – she’s led the very team that once shaped her as an Ohio State student. At Ohio State Mansfield, her job drew on her passion of helping students grow as leaders, learners and educators. Rooted in her own experience, she has advanced her career and is now a student support specialist with Ohio State Online.