1. Diversity @ CERN Sudeshna Datta-Cockerill

2. “Es parte de nuestro ADN…” (Spanish) ”Vi skal leve op til forventninger i en verden, der hele tiden ændrer sig…” (Danish) „Im Herzen der wissenschaftlichen Methode“ (German) «Egyenlő bánásmód mindenki számára - a motiváció és a teljesítmény kulcsa...» (Hungarian) “Lavorare in un ambiente di rispetto reciproco valorizzando “l’inclusività”…” (Italian) «Είναι ένα από τα ισχυρά μας σημεία, αλλά χρειάζεται συνεχώς να καλλιεργείται...» (Greek) « Créer des conditions offrant des chances égales à tous… » (French) “It’s part of our DNA…” “It’s about creating a level playing field…” “It’s at the heart of the scientific method…” “It’s one of our strengths but needs to be continually nurtured…” “We need to respond to the expectations of our changing world…” “Fair treatment for all – leads to motivation & performance…” “It’s about working in a spirit of mutual respect & inclusiveness…” Diversity @ CERN – sdc – Induction June 2012 Diversity - What does it mean at CERN?

3. CERN VALUE Diversity “Appreciating differences, fostering equality & promoting collaboration” CERN’s excellence derives from an environment in which the knowledge and perspectives of a diverse workforce are valued and dialogue is encouraged at all levels. CERN Code of Conduct Diversity @ CERN – sdc – Induction June 2012

4.  Optimally diversified workforce to achieve the goals of a world laboratory  Creativity & Innovation through the ‘collision’ of diverse ideas, perspectives, approaches – at the heart of the scientific method  Work environment & behaviour that reflects the Organization’s value of diversity in all its policies, procedures & practice AIMS of the Diversity Programme Diversity @ CERN – sdc – Induction June 2012

5.  Appreciating differences  leveraging the added value that comes from bringing together people of different nationalities, genders, professions, ages, skills, backgrounds, perspectives … and enabling them all to contribute to their full potential  Fostering equality  optimising talent & performance through a leadership culture that focuses on fair treatment and rules out all forms of discrimination and bias  Promoting collaboration  creating an inclusive work environment based on mutual respect & exchange Principles Diversity @ CERN – sdc – Induction June 2012

6. Diversity Dimensions positive action ≠ positive discrimination ‘enable all – favour none’ Diversity @ CERN – sdc – Induction June 2012

7. Diversity Programme Principles Recruitment Career Development Work Environment Diversity @ CERN – sdc – Induction June 2012

8. Work environment : Awareness - Surveys / Interviews “still only 20% female staff…” “Still not enough diversity in role models ….” “Having a good personal network around CERN […] has helped my career…” “work life balance for people without “traditional” family, too !” «les règles de flexibilité horaire, télétravail, formation gagneraient à être plus homogènes et ne pas dépendre de la hiérarchie directe.» Gender remains a priority… Diversity is more than gender… Diversity @ CERN – sdc – Induction June 2012

9. ‘Diversity Lunch’ Conference Launch event – «Diversity in the workplace: How to capitalise on differences to foster innovation» by Cristina Bianchi June 2012 Diversity in Action: interactif workshop (multiple sessions) Work environment : Awareness - Events / Workshops Diversity @ CERN – sdc – Induction June 2012

10. Part-time work Work from home CERN clubs Saved Leave Scheme Diversity @ CERN – sdc – Induction June 2012 Work environment : Support - Work / Life balance

11. Spouse / Partnership Leave in the event of illness of a close relative Leave for family reasons Compassionate leave Maternity leave Diversity @ CERN – sdc – Induction June 2012 Work environment : Support - Family-friendly structures Paternity leave Adoption leave Parental leave Crèches / Kindergarden

12. CERN addresses the special needs of disabled individuals by ensuring accessibility to buildings and providing other support structures as appropriate Re-deployment measures may be proposed to staff members or fellows in the event of the incapacity to work Diversity @ CERN – sdc – Induction June 2012 Work environment : Support - Disability / Re-deployment

13. “As nationalities mingle and visitors come and go, the exchange of ideas and the circulation of people is the life-blood that keeps CERN alive.” http://public.web.cern.ch/public/en/People/People-en.html « Grâce aux échanges entre chercheurs de toutes nationalités et aux visiteurs, les idées circulent et forment la sève du CERN. » http://public.web.cern.ch/public/fr/People/People-fr.html Sara Krige Fellow Diversity Programme Sudeshna Datta Cockerill Leader Diversity Programme Catherine Barker-Pythoud Administrative Assistant Diversity Programme CERN Diversity Programme - Contact: hr-diversity@cern.chhr-diversity@cern.ch Final words… Diversity @ CERN – sdc – Induction June 2012