Tagged: Workday for Employees

There are two new updates regarding Ohio Senate Bill 1 (SB1) compliance tracking. Update #1 - It has been clarified that if the university pays for external speaker fees or honorariums on behalf of student organizations, the payments are not subject to SB1 tracking requirements. To align with this clarification, two new spend categories (and corresponding expense items) have been created. See the full post for details. Update #2 - Any expense (e.g., transportation, lodging, etc.) paid to or for a guest speaker must be tracked for SB1 Compliance per the terms, also listed in the full post.

Exciting changes coming to how Ohio State handles software and data storage! There is a soft launch of a new software approval process in Workday. In addition, two newly released online directories will make it simpler to find, buy, and manage software and storage solutions. Overall, these tools streamline reviews, save time, and support compliance. See the full NewsLink post for more details and links to job aids.

Have questions about Workday financial reports? Starting this November, join quarterly office hours hosted by the Controller’s Office to get updates, ask questions, and share feedback directly with the reporting team. The Office Hours will be open to all consumers of financial reports and will initially be held on a quarterly basis. Stay tuned to NewsLink for details on how to join the first session.

Due to the university holiday on Tuesday, November 11, the November Travel, PCard, and Expense (TPE) Office Hours have been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 4.

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. See the full post for all the details.

The second of Workday's two major releases of enhancements and new functionality in 2025 will move to production on Saturday, September 20. Workday will be unavailable from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. while the release is applied. See the full post for details about the upcoming changes, including a link to a job aid. The job aid will be updated regularly as new information becomes available, leading up to and through the release on September 20.

Your Workday profile is getting personal, but in a professional way. Learn how adding a photo can help build connection, reflect Ohio State’s values, and put your best face forward.

Tired of switching between apps? The Workday Everywhere app brings key Workday features right into Microsoft Teams, helping you stay focused and efficient. Check payslips, view tax information, submit and approve Workday time off requests, and more, all without leaving Teams. Perfect for managers and casual users alike! Read the full post and learn how to get started and what to expect using the Workday Everywhere help materials.

As a reminder for those returning for autumn semester, the Office of Business and Finance in coordination with the University Travel Office is pleased to announce our extended partnership with Anthony Travel. Effective July 1, 2025, Anthony Travel replaced Corporate Travel Planners (CTP) as the Travel Management Company for individual business travel.

We’re excited to announce a new feature in Workday that makes it easier than ever to help colleagues pronounce your name correctly—and for you to do the same for them! All employees, including student employees, can now add name pronunciation information in Workday. This includes audio recordings of your name and phonetic spelling to guide pronunciation. See the full post for more details.