2. CERN People and the Organization
Anna COOK
Deputy group leader, Talent Acquisition group, HR
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3. CERN’s Mission Research Education Technology Collaboration
“The Organization shall provide for collaboration among European States in nuclear research of a pure scientific and fundamental character.”
Research
Education
Technology
Collaboration
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4. CERN An International non-governmental Organisation
An association of states
With its:
Own bodies
Own treaty
Own legal personality
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5. CERN Main bodies CERN Council Subordinate bodies
Ultimately responsible for all important decisions;
determines CERN’s policy;
approves the programme of activities;
adopts the budgets;
reviews expenditure.
Each Member State has two official delegates, one representing his or her government’s administration and the other national scientific interests.
Subordinate bodies
Finance Committee (FC)
Scientific Policy Committee (SPC)
Tripartite Employment Forum (TREF)
Pension Fund Governing Board (PFGB)
Standing Advisory Committee on Audits (SACA)
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6. CERN’s legal framework
Convention
Rules / Statut
Regulations / Règlement
Admin. Circulars / circulaires administratives
Operational circulars / circulaires opérationnelles
Issues related to internal operation of CERN
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7. Staff Rules and Regulations
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8. Staff Rules and Regulations
Define and codify legal relations CERN/MoP
Adopted and amended by Council
Apply and specify rules
Adopted and amended by FC
DG proposal
Discussion SCC/CCP
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9. Administrative and Operational circulars
Specify the application of Staff Regulations
Adopted and amended by the DG
Do not arise from SRR
Internal operations of the Organization
Delegation DG (Head of FHR and Head HR)
Discussion SCC/CCP
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10. Administrative circulars
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11. Operational circulars
cern.ch/hr
Scientific documents
Telework
Archiving
Access to fenced parts of CERN site
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12. CERN’s Personnel 5th December 2016 Quarterly induction Personnel
Employed
(MPE)
Staff members
Fellows
Associates for the purpose of:
Associated
(MPA)
Apprenticeships
International collaboration
Users
Exchange of scientists
Training -Students -Trainees
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13. Key numbers - demographics
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14. Category evolution
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15. Gender
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16. Age and years of service
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17. Joining CERN Privileges and Immunities Privilèges et immunités
International Civil Servant
Fonctionnaire International
Rights and Obligations
Droits et obligations
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18. Privileges and immunities
The purpose is not to benefit individuals but to ensure the efficient performance of their functions.
Le but est non pas d’avantager des individus mais d’assurer l’accomplissement efficace de leurs fonctions.
Exempt from national income tax
Exempté de la taxation nationale
Immunity from arrest in the course of duties
Immunité d’arrestation dans l’exercice des fonctions
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19. Rights & Obligations Obligations Rights Droits Performance
Pay contributions
Tact, Reserve
Independence, Loyalty
Payer les contributions
Tact, réserve
Indépendance, loyauté
Rights
Remuneration
Leave
Social Protection
Civil Liberties
Droits
Rémunération
Congés
Protection sociale
Libertés civiles
Appeal (internal or to ILOAT)
Recours (interne ou au TAOIT)
Disciplinary action
Sanctions disciplinaires
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20. CERN Values EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY
Behaving ethically, with intellectual honesty and being accountable for one’s own actions
COMMITMENT
Demonstrating a high level of motivation and engagement to the Organization
PROFESSIONALISM
Producing a high level of results within resource and time constraints and fostering mutual understanding
CREATIVITY
Being at the forefront of one’s professional field, furthering innovation and organizational development
DIVERSITY
Appreciating differences, fostering equality, and promoting collaboration
EXCELLENCE
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21. CERN Competency model
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22. Code of Conduct What does it address and to whom does it apply?
Common standards of professional behaviour based on CERN values (vs. Code of Ethics)
Guide in helping us, as CERN contributors, to understand how to conduct ourselves, treat others and expect to be treated.
Applicable to all CERN contributors, i.e. not only staff members but also the user community, subcontractors, consultants...
What form does it have in practice?
Short (4 pages) and intentionally so, organized around the five CERN values
Extensive FAQ list available to increase understanding of how the Code applies to practical situations
It’s all about respect
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23. Code of Conduct http://hr-dep.web.cern.ch/content/cern-code-conduct
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24. Social media guidelines
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25. Integrity VALUE INTERNAL POLICY Conflict of Interest Policy:
Private interests ≠ CERN’s interests
Recognise situations and avoid (e.g. gifts)
If unavoidable, disclose
In case of doubt, discuss with hierarchy
Anti-Fraud Policy:
Fraud = any act or omission to deceive others, or to achieve a gain resulting in a loss of funds or reputation for CERN
Zero tolerance approach
Investigation procedures, led by Internal Audit
- Report in good faith suspicions of fraud
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26. CERN’s HR Department
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27. HR Department Remit
Enable the Organization to further its excellence by:
• defining the talents and competencies needed to accomplish the Organization’s mission;
• recruiting, retaining, and developing the staff with these talents and competencies.
In this context, HR Department plays a proactive role as:
a partner in the definition of human resources policy;
a guarantor for the consistent implementation of this policy throughout the Organization, and
a facilitator for all questions concerning human resources.
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28. What CERN people say… Excellent level of job satisfaction
Passionate personnel
Interesting & creative work which allows personal development
Pride to take part in fundamental research in particle physics
Very pleasant “international campus” environment (except buildings!)
Highly qualified colleagues
Variety of skills and professions
Effectiveness of continuous learning
Enriching international, multicultural place to work
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