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Last but not least... Your original error: java.util.InputMisMatchException
What if a user is entering the number of employees and accidently hits 3e<enter> before realizing their fat finger hit the...

Try it and see. If ever you are not sure what it will do. Back up your hard drive, and try it. (haha)

So two other quick notes.
1. Your formatting is not completely consistent, and really does not follow java convention.
1a. Sure you dont have to follow java convention, but if you ever work as...

Run the program with the following input:
dept name = test
#employees = 5
avgSalary = 3.3333
and see what you get. (Maybe this is not been covered in your class yet)

Let me know how it works out for you. Then if you don't mind post your revised code so other readers and I can all be on the same page again.

Yes, I remember. I get that same feeling every time I am able to help someone else understand something. Feels nice

Did you try the two if blocks above in place of the if block you had?

What does that tell you about the boolean variable?

Don't rush off to happy land so fast. You have made progress but there are more things I would like to go over.

Try this:
Replace your if with this:

if (deptName.toLowerCase().equals("stop")) {
end = true;
break;
}

and then replace that with this:

Ahh so by changing your boolean to true, your loop continues to execute. The reason why:

When you run a while loop you say, while (thisCondition), then you have your body of the loop, defined by...

By check, I just mean we can assume all is well so far, as far as the program advancing to the next place you intended for it to advance to.

Perhaps better than telling you what is wrong, how about helping you figure out what is wrong. Next time you will be better prepared to find and fix. Lets see if I can steer you in a positive...