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August 2, 2024
Save Smart, Plan Ahead: Join the Virtual Retirement Fair
Join the Human Resources team and our partners for a virtual retirement fair to learn more on a variety of retirement topics.
July 29, 2024
Workday Notifications for Merit Increases
Merit notifications are being provided via Workday for the 2025 fiscal year to all Ohio State employees who receive a merit base pay increase and/or merit lump-sum amount. Your merit notification will specify if you are receiving a base pay increase, a lump sum increase or both. If you are not receiving a merit increase this year, you will not receive a notification.
July 23, 2024
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Football Game
Faculty and staff have an opportunity to be randomly selected to receive four complimentary tickets to the Ohio State vs. University of Akron football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 3:30 p.m. Opt-in by Friday, Aug. 2, at 11:59 p.m.
July 23, 2024
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week
Thank you for all you do! Join the celebration with activities and discounts planned for July 29 – August 4 exclusively for Ohio State employees.
July 17, 2024
More than a job: Selena Browning raises thousands towards cancer research
After personally experiencing the compassionate and diligent care of the Ohio State community, Selena Browning instantly knew she wanted to be a part of it – leading her to work at Ohio State and personally raise thousands of dollars toward cancer research and helping others.
June 14, 2024
Reminder: Time and Attendance Standards
Human Resources has outlined time and attendance standards for university employees to ensure adequate staffing and support the employee experience.
June 13, 2024
Connect Program
Operational, front-line team leaders are encouraged to join a new development series to improve your leadership skills, advance relationships with the people you lead, build your communication ability and improve team engagement.
June 13, 2024
Leadership Series: Team Operating Systems
Organizational leaders are invited to join a new development series to enhance leadership skills, advance organizational success and strengthen your network of peer leaders.
June 7, 2024
Workplace Violence Awareness and New Training
We all play a part in keeping the Ohio State community safe, and it’s important to be prepared. Review the Workplace Violence Policy and complete the new training to learn what to do if threatening or violent behavior in the workplace causes a disruption to the work environment.
May 24, 2024
Grow your skills, pursue new interests with LinkedIn Learning
With thousands of opportunities available through LinkedIn Learning, faculty, staff and students are expanding their knowledge, delving into a hobby or earning a certification.
HR Focus News
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.