Tag: human resources

  • Modernising the tools behind CERN’s daily work

    Two large transformation initiatives, the HCM project and the ERP project, have been launched to modernise the administrative systems that support CERN’s day-to-day work, making them more efficient, more integrated and easier to use. These projects will affect up to 35 000 people and are expected to be completed between the end of 2028 (HCM) and

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  • Administrative Circular No. 23 (Rev. 6) – Special working hours

    A revised version of Administrative Circular No. 23 (Rev. 6), entitled “Special working hours”, has been approved by the Director-General and is available at the following link. This version cancels and replaces the previous version of the circular (Rev. 5), dated October 2022. The amendment updates and aligns the circular with the change to Staff

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  • Staff Rules and Regulations – 11th edition

    In accordance with recommendations made by the Finance Committee and decisions taken by the Council in December 2025 (CERN/FC/6962-CERN/3953), please find below the pages of the Staff Rules and Regulations which have been updated further to the modifications which came into force on 1 January 2026: The complete updated electronic version of the Staff Rules

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  • Taxation in Switzerland

    Memorandum concerning the internal tax annual certificate, the individual annual statement and income tax declaration forms in Switzerland for the reference year 2025

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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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  • 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

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  • Annual adjustments to financial benefits with effect from 1 January 2026

    Annual adjustments to financial benefits with effect from 1 January 2026 Written by: HR department — In accordance with recommendations made by the Finance Committee and decisions taken by Council in December 2025, the following financial benefits have been adjusted, with effect from 1 January 2026: The new ceilings of education fees will be applied

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  • Official holidays in 2026 and end-of-year closure 2026/2027

    (In accordance with Articles R II 4.38 and R II 4.39 of the Staff Regulations)

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  • Extension of the pre-retirement programmes

    Extension of the pre-retirement programmes Written by: HR department — Following a recommendation by the Standing Concertation Committee at its meeting on 27 November 2025 and approval by the Director-General, please note that the Part-Time Work as a Pre-retirement Measure Scheme and the Progressive Retirement Programme have been extended by one year, from 1 January

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