HRinsights

Your wellbeing routine should fit you. With FitOn, available to benefits-eligible employees across all OHIO campuses and locations, including remote employees throughout the U.S., you can explore a variety of options and choose what works for your interests, goals and schedule. Get moving with cardio, strength, yoga or Pilates, slow things down with meditation and mindfulness, or explore nutrition resources and guided health courses.

With so many options to choose from, you can mix things up, try something new and find your favorites. Plus, connect with friends and take on challenges to add a little extra fun and motivation.

Access exclusive deals and enjoy instant savings on products, services and more through Perks at Work.

Earn WOWPoints on eligible purchases and redeem them toward future purchases. Your points never expire.

Join live virtual classes and explore a variety of on-demand courses available through the Online Academy.

Student employees can participate, too. Help spread the word so they can take advantage of Perks at Work. 

Fall Favorites

From seasonal experiences to everyday moments, discover top picks for every fall plan.

Win Big with AllOne Health

Explore giveaways, enter daily for more chances to win, and check back each month for new prizes.

Discounts on the Go

The Perks at Work Mobile App makes it easier to shop in-store and redeem WOWPoints. 

Browse hundreds of more deals on the full AllOne Health, Perks at Work, and Working Advantage platforms.

We are shinning the spotlight on Ginny Cottrill, recipient of the Health Affairs Leadership Achiever! With 13 learning activities completed this year and a Silver badge earned, Ginny continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to learning and professional growth.

A special congratulations to Autumn Guy, winner of the Q3 competition and recipient of the Service Excellence Enthusiast Badge.

As a follow up to the recent OHIO Employee News article on World Mental Health Day, continue learning about mental health and supporting others through these community support trainings.

Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR)

QPR is a nationally recognized training that equips individuals to identify warning signs, offer support, and connect someone to help. 

Bobcats Who Care

Bobcats Who Care (BWC) helps faculty and staff notice warning signs, respond with empathy, and connect students to mental health support.

Tuesday, November 3 • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Make the Most of LinkedIn Learning

Discover how you can use the platform to explore topics, build skills, and support your ongoing personal and professional development.

Wednesday, November 18 • 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Communicating with Tact

Build skills for positive, respectful communication and learn practical ways to navigate pushback and challenging conversations.

LinkedIn Learning | 27m 

Wellbeing as a Habit: Tips and Best Practices

Learn practical strategies to build sustainable work habits and support wellbeing while performing at your best.

University Human Resources staff will participate in an on-campus department retreat on November 5. The retreat will provide time for our team to strengthen how we work together and continue improving how we support Ohio University employees. While the HR team will be away from the office, services will remain available in Grosvenor West 103. Employees may also contact their HR representative for assistance with urgent needs. For questions or requests, please email uhr@ohio.edu.

If you received an invitation to participate in the ModernThink Pulse Survey, we encourage you to take a few minutes to share your feedback. The brief, 10-question survey is an opportunity to provide input on the workplace experience and help OHIO continue building on the 2025 PAWS results. The deadline to complete the survey is November 2.

I occupy space in a building known for what it contains.
Yet what matters most about me is what stays in and what stays out.

Nothing here is borrowed.
Nothing here is graded.
Nothing here is assigned to a single purpose.

People enter one place and arrive somewhere else entirely.

Much may be said, but little is heard beyond my walls.

Though surrounded by people, I am valued for making them disappear.

I am smaller than a room, yet often connect people across great distances.

The quieter I am, the better I fulfill my purpose.

Where am I? The Hush Pods in Alden Library!

The Hush Pods are one more way to take advantage of what Alden Library has to offer. Located on the second floor of Alden Library, Hush Pods offer a quiet, private space for focused work, virtual meetings, phone calls or conversations. With two individual pods and one group pod, they are a great option when you need a little privacy or a place to recharge during a busy day. Reserve a Hush Pod online through Alden Library.

 Congratulations to the winner of the Bobcat Brain Teaser raffle, Krisha Johnson, Director of Gift Administration in Advancement Services.