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Rules applicable to members of personnel residing in Switzerland at the end of their contract
Rules applicable to members of personnel residing in Switzerland at the end of their contract Written by: Host State Relations service — The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva reiterates the rules applicable to members of personnel of international organizations (IOs) who are resident in Switzerland
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Revision of OC 11: a modernised data privacy framework for CERN
Following the Director-General’s approval on 17 December 2025, the revised Operational Circular No. 11, “The processing of personal data at CERN” (OC 11), entered into force on 1 February 2026. This revised Circular cancels and replaces Operational Circular No. 11 dated January 2019 and its two annexes which came into force on 1 July 2021.
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Summer work for children of members of the personnel in 2026
Summer work for children of members of the personnel in 2026 Written by: HR department — As part of its annual summer work programme, CERN will offer a limited number of short-term summer jobs to children of members of the personnel (i.e. anyone holding an employment or association contract with the Organization). These positions involve
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CERN launches KENORA: a new era in occupational health management
On 12 January 2026, CERN’s Medical Service implemented KENORA, a new occupational health management system to modernise and strengthen occupational health monitoring across the Organization, replacing the existing KITRY (medical records) and PLAMED (planning tool). It is based on a single, secure platform and represents a significant step forward in the management of occupational health
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Operational Circular No. 11 (Rev.1) – The Processing of Personal Data at CERN
Operational Circular No. 11 (Rev.1) – The Processing of Personal Data at CERN Written by: HR department — Operational Circular No. 11 (Rev. 1), entitled “The processing of personal data at CERN”, approved by the Director-General, is now available via the following link. This revision cancels and replaces Operational Circular No. 11, entitled “The processing
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A simpler way to extend maternity leave
A simpler way to extend maternity leave Written by: HR department — Supporting parenthood is important for our Organization and we aim to make the administrative steps relating to the birth of a child as simple as possible. You can now extend your maternity leave by up to four additional weeks, to facilitate breastfeeding, simply



