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April 29, 2025
Workplace Violence Policy Reminder and Awareness
We all play a part in keeping the Ohio State community safe and it’s important to be prepared should a threatening or violent situation occur.
April 24, 2025
Exceptional Ohio State staff recognized for achievements
Driven by genuine enthusiasm for their work and its purpose, 13 outstanding staff members who innovate, connect, celebrate community and live the university’s Shared Values are being recognized with The Ohio State University’s highest recognition for staff.
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!
HR Focus News
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.