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November 5, 2021
Observed university holidays
Ohio State observes 11 holidays per year and provides eligible employees with a holiday benefit as outlined in the Holidays Policy. Please review the policy for employment eligibility and when the holidays are observed.
April 27, 2021
New 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.
January 3, 2021
Ten revised HR policies in effect January 3, 2021
These Human Resources policies have been revised: Reduction in Force Classified Staff, Reduction in Force Unclassified Staff, Staff Severance, Staff Employment, Student Employment, Background Check, Military Leave/Reemployment Rights, Paid Time Off, Staff Recruitment and Selection, and Unpaid Leave.
December 20, 2020
Two revised HR policies in effect December 20, 2020
The Human Resources’ Scheduling Work and Overtime policy, as well as the Holidays policy have been revised and are effective as of December 20, 2021. Summaries of the changes and the new policies are available on the HR Policies/Forms page.
December 11, 2020
Rules for Classified Civil Service updated to align with HR policy revisions
Some of Ohio State’s Rules for Classified Civil Service (CCS) have been updated to align with the university’s implementation of Workday and recent HR policy revisions and will go into effect on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020.
December 10, 2020
Revised Paid Leave Policy expands parental time off eligibility, including other changes
A revised Human Resources Paid Leave Policy, 6.27, will go into effect January 3, 2021, and expand parental leave eligibility, amongst other revisions. The policy will also be renamed “Paid Time Off.”
December 1, 2020
Multiple revised HR policies to go into effect in December and January
Twelve Human Resources policies have been revised and approved to go into effect late December 2020 and early January 2021. A full list of revised policies and their changes is available on Compliance’s policies website.
October 16, 2020
Rules for Classified Civil Service changes to align with HR policy revisions
Some of Ohio State’s Rules for Classified Civil Service (CCS) are being updated to align with the university’s implementation of Workday and recent HR policy revisions.
August 14, 2020
Revised HR policies to go into effect in January
As part of the HR business transformation, multiple Human Resources policies have been revised and will go into effect on January 3, 2021. The policies have been revised to improve employee experience, better align business practices and support Enterprise Project activities.
July 17, 2020
Revised HR policies to go into effect late December, early January
As part of the HR business transformation, multiple Human Resources policies have been revised and will go into effect on December 20, 2020, and January 3, 2021, in alignment with the implementation of Workday. The policies have been revised to improve employee experience, better align business practices and support Enterprise Project activities.
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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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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"
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 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.