Tag: Official news

  • 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 28 November 2024 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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  • Service availability during CERN’s annual closure 2024/2025

    Service availability during CERN’s annual closure 2024/2025 — General site services As always, in addition to the Fire and Rescue service (+41 22 76) 74444, the Security service remains operational every day (24/7) and can be reached at (+41 22 76) 76666. SCE department services that do not depend on continuous human presence will remain

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  • 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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