HRinsights

A University Human Resources Newsletter

August 2026

Welcome to the August Edition of HRinsights!

As the fall semester begins, explore resources, tools, and opportunities designed to support your success and wellbeing throughout the semester.

This month's features:

🌟 Summer Highlights — A quick look at resources shared this summer

🌱 Supervisory Pathway — Build skills, grow connections, and earn a badge

💲 Employee Discounts — Featured offers to help you save this season

📅 HR Calendars — Add important dates directly to your calendar

💚 Employee Assistance Program — Resources to support your wellbeing

📚 Professional Development — Opportunities to support your growth this fall

Summer Highlights You May Have Missed

🌿 Roth Options Available for 403(b) & 457(b) Plans

Ohio University's voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) plans offer a post-tax Roth contribution option. Learn more about contribution options and access no-cost financial guidance through CAPTRUST Financial Advisors.

🌟 Share the Savings with Working Advantage

Extend the savings to your family! Family members can create their own Working Advantage account using a personal email address and password using the registration link.

Employee discount platforms are available to all OHIO employees, regardless of employment status or classification. When sharing with family, it is whoever you consider family.

📱 LinkedIn Learning: Learn Anytime, Anywhere

All Ohio University employees have access to LinkedIn Learning through single sign-on. Explore thousands of courses covering leadership, supervision, technology, communication, wellbeing, and more.

Supervisory Pathway

Build Skills, Grow Connections & Earn a Badge

Whether you are new to supervision or looking to strengthen your skills, the Supervisory Pathway can help. Beginning September 30, participants complete a combination of core workshops and flexible electives that support professional growth.

Designed as a cohort experience, the pathway offers opportunities to connect with fellow supervisors, build a supportive network, share experiences, and learn from one another. Create a development journey that fits your goals and earn a badge upon completion.

Supervisory Pathway ➜

🛍️ Employee Discounts

Back to School

Heading into a new school year? Explore savings on technology, supplies, clothing, and other back-to-school must-haves.

Find School-Year Savings ➔

Labor Day Savings

Discover limited-time discounts on shopping, travel, dining, and more during the holiday weekend.

Explore Labor Day Deals ➔

Fall Entertainment

From game day excitement to concert nights and movie premieres, employee discounts can help you save on fall fun.

Browse Ticket Deals ➔

Browse hundreds of more deals on the full AllOne Health and Working Advantage platforms.

Download Key Dates to Your Calendar

University Human Resources calendars are now available for download and can be added directly to your Outlook calendar. Available calendars include the holiday schedule, winter break closure, and payroll schedules—keeping important dates visible all year.

Download Calendars ➜

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ohio University's Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided exclusively through AllOne Health, offers confidential support and resources for employees and household members 24/7.

Services include:

✔ Confidential 24/7 live support
✔ Professional counseling (in‑person, virtual, or by phone)
✔ Support for everyday life: childcare, eldercare, finances, legal questions, wellness, emotional support, and more

Need support? Contact AllOne Health at 1-800-227-6007 and identify yourself as an Ohio University employee or family member. For benefits questions, contact benefits@ohio.edu or 740-593-1636.

Please note: Unless a communication specifically comes from AllOne Health as Ohio University's EAP provider, it is not affiliated with or endorsed by the University.