Blog: ‘Why I move more’

Those who know me or meet me sometimes refer to me as the “RebelWell Lady.” The “HR Lady” is a close second. So, not being an exercise or nutrition professional, how did “RebelWell Lady” come to be? A few weeks after relocating to Oxford, my father passed away. My father was a retired U.S. ArmyRead the story …

Employee Self-Service helps staff take care of business online

Employee Self-Service, or ESS, allows you to view and change some of your employee information via myOleMiss. From ESS you may: Update your payroll direct deposit information Update your employee address and communication preferences View your semimonthly pay stubs Elect to receive and view your Form W-2 online Record time worked and leave taken ViewRead the story …

411 on supplemental retirement programs

Retirement is the goal of all employees. Whether this event will happen soon or several years down the road, financial stability is a common concern.  Questions you may be asking yourself are will I be able to retire on my scheduled date, have enough money to support the retirement lifestyle I want, or have sufficient fundsRead the story …

It’s OK to ‘disconnect’

That notification ping from a new email on your phone while you lie in bed isn’t just another work matter you feel obligated to respond to after hours. It’s also a contributing factor to increased “anticipatory stress,” which is causing burnout and harming productivity and work-life balance for employees around the country, new research hasRead the story …

New payroll manager joins the HR team

Desha Ferguson assumed the role of payroll manager in the UM Department of Human Resources in November. Previously, Ferguson served as a senior accountant for the Office of Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, where she had an opportunity to learn about the payroll function. “We are excited to have Desha join the Human ResourcesRead the story …