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The CHIS will, as of 1 July 2017, reimburse infertility treatments to persons benefiting from its normal health insurance cover
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On Tuesday 21 March 2017, recently-recruited staff members and fellows participated in a session in the framework of the Induction Programme
The 2016 Annual Report from the HR Department concerning the settlement of disputes and discipline under Chapter VI of the Staff Rules and Regulations
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Following a recommendation by the Standing Concertation Commitee at its meeting on 31 October 2016 and approval by the Director-General, please note..
The Joint Advisory Appeals Board has examined the internal appeal, lodged by a staff member, against an administrative decision
During the period from 12 June to 08 September 2017 inclusive, there will be a limited number of jobs for summer work at CERN