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April 3, 2015

Update on the Child Care Program

The Ohio State University’s top priority is providing a safe place for learning. The university has received the heartbreaking news that someone who was responsible for the care of children in our community may have caused harm and violated our trust.
April 1, 2015

Reminder: Registration Required for Activities and Programs with Minors

Ohio State’s Activities and Programs with Minor Participants policy requires registering all programs involving minor participants with the university’s Youth Policy Coordinator, Lindsay Bond.
March 9, 2015

Voluntary Request for Faculty and Staff to Indicate Disability Status

The Ohio State University is committed to growing and supporting its diverse community of people and ideas to foster the growth, development and success of our students, faculty and staff.
March 6, 2015

Ohio State Athletics Named One of the Best Places to Work in Sports

The Ohio State University Department of Athletics has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Sports by Forbes.com. Ohio State’s Department of Athletics was the only collegiate organization to make the list of national leaders in sports employment.
March 5, 2015

Weight Watchers is Back and Better than Ever!

Benefits-enrolled faculty and staff have new opportunities to join the nation's #1 weight loss program this March!
February 24, 2015

Policy Reminder: Self-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions

As part of The Ohio State University’s Self-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions Policy, all current faculty, staff, graduate associates and student employees, appointees, volunteers and staff provided by third party vendors are required to self-disclose criminal convictions...
January 9, 2015

2015 YP4H Program is Now Open

If your New Year’s resolution includes eating healthier, being more active, managing stress better or taking charge of your preventive health, then there is a challenge waiting for you in the YP4H portal to help you get results.
December 23, 2014

Monthly Minors Memo: Policy Approved and Set for January 1 Effective Date

The Ohio State University reaches nearly 500,000 youth annually through more than 600 activities and programs in all of Ohio’s 88 counties. Throughout the past year, the Office of Human Resources has worked to formulate and approve a renewed policy regarding youth participation in University activities and programs.
December 23, 2014

Updated Family and Medical Leave Policy Effective February 1, 2015

The Ohio State University, including the Wexner Medical Center, provides job-protected Family and Medical Leave (FML) to eligible faculty and staff for up to 12 work weeks (480 hours) of leave during a 12-month period based on qualifying events.
November 17, 2014

Spring Semester Dependent Tuition Assistance Enrollment

Applications for Dependent Tuition Assistance (DTA) must be submitted each term for each dependent. Faculty and staff can apply online using Employee Self Service or via paper DTA applications.

HR Focus News

New Career Development Resources

Explore new career development resources and a framework to guide you towards your career aspirations. Learn how to accumulate experiences and better position yourself for a meaningful career journey.

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.

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.

New Benefits and Pay Dashboard in Workday

A new benefits and pay dashboard in Workday now makes it easier to access your most important benefits and pay information in one place. The new dashboard, called the Benefits and Pay Hub, combines the previous Pay and Benefits apps with more comprehensive details about your compensation history, recent paychecks, health benefits, and more.

Expanded Career Resources in Workday

If you want to advance your Buckeye career, a new Workday internal career site has tools to help you easily navigate and apply for open opportunities across Ohio State.