Tag: Official news

  • CERN Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) – Opening hours of UNIQA offices during end-of-year closure

    CERN Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) – Opening hours of UNIQA offices during end-of-year closure Written by: HR department — Please note that the office of UNIQA, the third-party administrator for the CERN Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS), in CERN’s main building will be closed during the two-week end-of-year closure. During that period, UNIQA offices in Geneva

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  • “Twilight burglary” prevention campaign

    “Twilight burglary” prevention campaign — The Swiss authorities warn of high risks of burglary at this time of year. Risks can be considerably reduced by taking simple preventive measures: More information on the Swiss Crime Prevention website at: https://www.skppsc.ch/fr/sujets/cambriolage/ In the event of an incident, please refer to the information on the following websites: Host

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  • 17 October: Annual Information Meeting of the Pension Fund

    All members and beneficiaries of the Pension Fund are invited to attend the Annual Information Meeting, which will take place on Thursday, 17 October 2024

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  • Voluntary insurance available for staff members, fellows and graduates

    Voluntary insurance available for staff members, fellows and graduates Written by: FAP department — Two types of optional insurance are available, on a voluntary basis, to CERN staff members, fellows and graduates. 1. Loss of earnings insurance: In accordance with Article R II 4.13 of the Staff Regulations, when an employed member of the personnel

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  • Authorisation to operate CERN lifting equipment

    Modification and automation of the EDH request procedure

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  • Revision of administrative circulars

    Revision of administrative circulars Written by: HR department — The following revised administrative circulars have been approved by the Director-General and will enter into force on 1 September 2024: These revisions cancel and replace Administrative Circular No. 12A (Rev.4) and Administrative Circular No. 12B (Rev.5), both dated July 2023. The modifications pertain to two paragraphs:

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  • CERN publishes its first F-Gas Policy

    CERN publishes its first F-Gas Policy — CERN has recently published a Fluorinated Gases (F-Gas) Policy. This policy formalises CERN’s commitment and strategy to minimise the impact on the environment of its installations containing and activities using F-Gases, thereby contributing to reducing its direct (Scope 1) greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions at CERN arise

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  • 2023 Annual Report – Chapter VI of the Staff Rules and Regulations

    Settlement of disputes and discipline

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  • Procedure for obtaining visas for Switzerland and France – Signature rights

    In accordance with the Status Agreements with CERN, Switzerland and France facilitate the entry of members of the Organization’s personnel on to their territories

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  • Updated factors for anticipated retirement pension

    Updated factors for anticipated retirement pension — During the public information sessions in January 2024, the Pension Fund informed you of changes to the Pension Fund Rules and Regulations with respect to updated factors due to be implemented during 2024. We would like to remind you that the updated factors for anticipated (early) retirement will

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