HR News Stories Tag: Professional Development
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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.
August 3, 2021
Access LinkedIn Professional Development
Learn new skills that are important to help advance your career. Staff can apply to access a free LinkedIn Learning License providing availability to video tutorials covering business, creative and technology topics.
May 16, 2017
Seven key takeaways on how to influence
Establishing influence is an important and powerful leadership skill that helps motivate others, achieve goals and create an effective work environment. On Thursday, May 11, about 100 Ohio State managers had a unique opportunity to develop their leadership skills at the 2017 Ohio State Managers conference.
March 17, 2016
Managing@OSU – What Makes a Good Leader?
Leadership is the most important influence on an organization’s health and productivity. But when employees take new management roles, they may face more responsibilities, expectations and challenges.
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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.
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.
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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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.
December 15, 2025
Nominations open for the Distinguished Staff Awards
The annual Distinguished Staff Awards exist to shine a light on these individuals, and nominations are now open. The nomination deadline is Monday, Jan. 26, at 5 p.m.