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Regardless of where your name appears on the org chart, you contribute to creating the work environment of those around you. In this blog post, Leadership Freak author, Dan Rockwell, explores how you can transform a negative workplace through optimism, language and openness.
https://leadershipfreak.blog/2017/08/20/the-five-components-of-negative-leadership/
PeopleSoft 9.2 launched at the beginning of August and we have successfully processed payroll for the entire campus as of today. We appreciate everyone’s patience and assistance as we have rolled out this new system!
Here are some tips for navigating the new system:
A new link to sign in. If you have a bookmark saved to your desktop, you need to replace it in order to sign in. Here is the new link to copy and save to your bookmarks. The myHR link has not changed for time reporters.
If you have any questions about the new system, please feel free to contact us in HR at 314-516-5805.
We are happy to announce the following HR Staff promotions and changes effective August 1. Please join us in congratulating the following:
Tara VanDeVoorde, promoted to Assistant Director of Human Resources. On a regular basis Tara proves herself a solid HR Professional and based on the steady flow of positive comments, many people will see this as a well deserved, if overdue promotion. In her new role Tara will lead the HR Operations team (ePAF’s, Payroll & HR Administrative Services) in addition to being the primary HR Partner for Finance & Administration.
Dana Beteet Daniels, promoted to Sr. HR Consultant & Title IX Coordinator. As a member of the OEOD team and now in HR Dana has distinguished herself as an effective navigator through tough situations who is able to maintain the neutrality critical in working with all parties involved in Title IX complaints. She has built that reputation over her 18 years at UMSL and is ready to take on this critical role..
Audra Bickline, promoted to Sr. HR Consultant. Audra’s HR experience at UMSL and previously in Healthcare, as well as her Master’s in Higher Education, suit her well in her new role partnering with the Provost, Deans and their leadership teams. As the leader of the New Employee Orientation program, Audra is often the first person new UMSL employees encounter on their first day of employment.
Please join us in welcoming Erika Cotton and Jennifer Heck to the HR team. Erika and Jennifer will provide HR administrative support to the campus.
Erika comes to HR from the College of Education where she performed administrative support functions, including a variety of HR-related tasks. Jennifer transferred from the Columbia HR office where she supported recruitment and compensation.
We are excited to have Erika and Jennifer join our team and look forward to their contributions.
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Continue reading “UMSL’s Employee of the Month Program is Taking a Hiatus”
There are important changes to time reporting and approval so please register for a session by clicking the link below. Human Resources representatives will be offering a number of sessions prior to August 1 when PeopleSoft 9.2 goes live.
https://umsystem.skillport.com/skillportfe/main.action?path=summary/ILT/ilt_UMSL_92_Demo
Congratulations to Dan Freet, the new Director of Institutional Safety! Dan’s selection was the result of a search led by Sharon Johnson, Dean of the School of Social Work. Dan replaces Forrest Van Ness, who retired in May, and will oversee Campus Police as well as Parking and Transportation. Continue reading “UMSL’s New Director of Institutional Safety”
Please join us in welcoming our newest HR team member, Mallorie Nelson! As Total Rewards Generalist, Mallorie will assist UMSL faculty and staff with health insurance plans, wellness programs and retirement planning. Mallorie was most recently employed with Graybar Electric as Lead Employee Service Representative and Benefits Coordinator. She also worked in customer service in the Pharmaceutical industry. Continue reading “HR Welcomes Mallorie Nelson, Total Rewards Generalist”
The following employees were in attendance at the most recent New Employee Orientation on June 12, 2017. Please join us in welcoming them to UMSL!
Back Row, Left to Right: Theresa Murphy (Business Administration Mgr.- Optometry), Lindsey Scales (Library Information Asst.), Frank Pannetti (Case Worker, Comm. Psychological Svcs.), Tiffany Arnold (Library Information Specialist), Nigel Cook (Mental Health Professional – Child Advocacy Ctr.), Sarah Phillips (Research Specialist I – MIMH)
Front Row, Left to Right: Tamas Javor (Asst. Director – Business Admin. – College of Business), Julianne Mason (Academic Advisor – College of Nursing), Erin Schaeffer (Educational Program Coordinator – Optometry)
Title IX, which is federal law, marks its 45 year anniversary in June. The law was written with the intent to end sex discrimination in education and simply states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Initially, emphasis was placed on athletic requirements and regulations. Policy focused on institutions’ obligation to provide equal opportunity and detailed the factors to be considered in assessing compliance.
In April 2011, the Department of Education issued the “Dear Colleague Letter” which provided policy guidance, making it clear that Title IX also protects against sexual harassment, sexual violence and other forms of gender based discrimination. With that guidance, the University of Missouri System invested in enhancing our policies and procedures that specifically address sexual misconduct.
For additional information about Title IX, visit our website at umsl.edu/title-ix .