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In 2018, the HR Learning and Development and Talent Acquisition teams initiated a complete review of how we welcome newcomers
The 2017 Annual Report from the HR Department concerning the settlement of disputes and discipline under Chapter VI of the Staff Rules and Regulations
The Joint Advisory Appeals Board has examined 14 internal appeals, lodged by staff members, against the decisions taken by Council in 2015
Members of the personnel travelling for official purposes benefit from medical and security assistance provided by a travel assistance company
The HR department has fully reviewed and revamped the existing website to create an all-new, streamlined and, what’s more, mobile-friendly experience
The 1st update of the technical competencies comes into effect this month following the work by three senior members of staff appointed by Management
The staff members having reached 25 years of service at CERN in 2017 were invited by the Director-General to a reception on 24 November
On Tuesday 21 March 2017, recently-recruited staff members and fellows participated in a session in the framework of the Induction Programme
Eighteen staff members reached 25 years of service at CERN in 2016
On Monday 5 December 2016, recently-recruited staff members and fellows participated in a session in the framework of the Induction Programme