The benefits of being a University of Mississippi employee are countless, and UM and the Human Resources department want to make sure your employment experience is the best it can be. With so many options available, HR is here to help navigate the waters of the perks available to you as a UM employee. Here’s a quick reminder of four things that HR can do to ensure all UM employees have an enlightened and fulfilling 2016.
- HR can help you grow as an employee. It offers a variety of developmental workshops to help you perform the best in your current position or prepare you for the next step in your career. You can sharpen your professional skills or focus on personal development. These classes are available to all eligible employees. Decide which class is right for you, and register today. Also, don’t forget that one of the greatest benefits of working for UM is the ability to take academic classes. UM encourages you to further your education and your career. Take a look at all the current job opportunities here, and let HR help guide you on your career path.
- HR can help you get to know your benefits. Remember the benefits you signed up for when you first started; HR’s representatives are here to make sure you fully understand your selections. They also want you to know about all the benefits available to you. They are not just there on those first few days. They want to continue to support you in your benefit decisions throughout your employment and can help you make changes when and if the time is right. From health insurance and retirement to free classes and athletics event discounts, UM offers its employees a wonderful selection of benefits – just one reason UM has been named a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education for seven years running.
- HR can help you live a healthier, happier lifestyle. UM’s RebelWell program works to promote a healthy culture on campus and in the community. As an employee, you are encouraged to participate in the many events and programs it offers. A great start is getting away from your desk and taking daily walks with your co-workers. Every building has a Wellness Champion to help you on your journey along with many resources available to you on the RebelWell website. UM wants you to be well in all areas of your life, including exercise, nutrition and work/life balance. Check out all the programs available to you today, and be RebelWell.
- HR can make things easy for you. Did you know many of your questions can be answered by visiting the HR website or logging into my.olemiss.edu? The website offers information about benefits, development and compensation, as well as important HR forms such as permission to take a course, time sheets and new employee checklists. HR also has 13 apps on my.olemiss.edu that put viewing or changing your personal information at your fingertips. HR staff members want to make information accessible to you so you can take care of business at your convenience. They’ve even developed this trusty newsletter to keep you up on the latest happenings.