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July 14, 2017
Seize the Summer: Find your Adventure with Your Plan for Health (YP4H)
Choose your own journey in this summer wellness challenge and earn up to 500 YP4H points. Participate in up to five weekly challenges that enhance emotional well-being and explore different paths of personal growth.
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.
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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"