HR News
These articles may cover activities that took place before June 27, 2025, when Ohio Senate Bill 1 took effect. Human Resources has discontinued diversity, equity and inclusion activities in compliance with the law.
Recent News
March 24, 2025
Buckeye Performance, Ohio State’s approach to performance management
Buckeye Performance includes a performance philosophy, four-point rating scale, process and web-based platform that puts people first and creates a consistent, standardized approach for staff and people leaders at Ohio State.
March 24, 2025
Policy Reminder: Whistleblower
The Ohio State University is committed to protecting all faculty, staff, student employees, students and volunteers who report suspected or actual wrongful conduct. The Whistleblower Policy 1.40 outlines details on making a protected disclosure and prohibits retaliation for having made a protected disclosure.
March 12, 2025
Buckeye Performance Campus Employee Training
Training is now available for campus employees of colleges and units adopting Buckeye Performance.
March 4, 2025
Policy Reminder: Nepotism
The Nepotism Policy, 1.25 emphasizes that selection of personnel be based on job-related qualifications and performance. Individuals must notify their supervisor if any family member applies for a position for which they will be responsible or may influence the employment actions.
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.
January 22, 2025
Annual response required for medical plan coordination of benefits
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.
January 21, 2025
A Fresh Start: Nabil Shehata creates new beginnings at Ohio State
When Nabil Shehata immigrated to America with hopes of creating new opportunities for his family, there was only one university that supported him when he faced challenges in how his prior degree transferred – Ohio State.
December 19, 2024
HR Staff recognized for embodying Ohio State’s Shared Values
Five exceptional HR professionals have been honored with a 2024 Human Resources Excellence Award for their outstanding achievements and demonstration of the university’s Shared Values. Congratulations to the award recipients!
December 18, 2024
2025 Benefits Reminders
As a reminder, 2025 Open Enrollment elections you made will take effect on January 1, 2025. This notice contains important information to remember as we move into the new year.
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.
HR Focus News
September 17, 2025
Academic Winter Recess to Begin in 2025
Ohio State is instituting an annual Academic Winter Recess from December 26–31 each year starting in 2025, as announced by President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. during the State of the University address on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Specific dates for the 2025 Academic Winter Recess are Dec. 26 and Dec. 29-31.
September 9, 2025
In Case You Missed It: HR Workday Summer Recap
Over the past few months, Human Resources has implemented several key updates in Workday to improve efficiency and user experience for both employees and people leaders.
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.