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Lunchtime event: 12 actions for Luxembourg

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*Update 14.11.2025 Here is the presentation. Thanks to the colleague who provided information for point 5: interinstitutional excellence hubs and linking it to the Luxembourg-specific EPSO competition for data specialists.* *Update 31.10.2025, 14.11.2025 is indeed a Friday. We have corrected the article and send huge thanks to the colleague who reached out to us!*

Original article: Generation 2004 is pleased to invite you to a lunchtime event to look at the ongoing challenge of attracting and retaining staff in Luxembourg (the ‘attractivity’ issue). We will look at the original 12 actions for Luxembourg: those announced in 2022, together with the  default-direct-billing side-quest of October 2025. That’s not one of the 12 actions, not even part of our additional unofficial 13th action (hospital overpricing): is this issue really well-known enough for its solution to impact recruitment and retention in Luxembourg? Continue reading Lunchtime event: 12 actions for Luxembourg →

Training offer: AST – Certification interview

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Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is offering online trainings  to assist you in preparing for the Certification Interviews.   The training is in EN, the registrations are on a “first come first served” basis and there is a special rate for all colleagues who want to register.  Additionaly to the below training offer, here is a free video. Continue reading Training offer: AST – Certification interview →

From Staff matters to Staff Center : Master the new platform like a pro!

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*Update 09.10.2025: here is the recording  and the Q&A.  Are you feeling lost in the jungle when you are navigating on our Intranet pages? The new Staff Center homepage serves as your central access point for essential services and information related to IT, Logistics, Buildings, Human Resources (staff matters), and personal or family matters.
Continue reading From Staff matters to Staff Center : Master the new platform like a pro! →

Certification: Free conference

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**Update 02.10.2025: check our training offer for AST Certifiction interview (limited spots) *Update 30.09.2025 : Here are the presentation and the recording. The deadline for applications to the  certification process  of this year is Monday 29th  September at 23:59 (Brussels time).  For the Commission there will be a maximum of 50 AST 5 (step 2 and higher) colleagues who will have the chance to be selected to potentially join the AD function group after intensive training and examinations. Continue reading Certification: Free conference →

Free Training – EPSO AD7 Building Management (4 fields)

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*update 30.09.2024 : Here is the recording and the presentation Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is happy to offer you a free online training webinar where we will analyse the new selection procedure announced in EPSO/AD/425/25 – Administrators (AD 7) for experts in the Building management area (4 different fields).
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Lunchtime conference with inspiring guest speaker

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*Update 30.09.2025: Here is the recording and the presentation.  From stress to success – tell yourself a better story with Andreea HINCU.  Very passionate about the human behaviour, Andreea has always been curious to discover the secrets of how our brain functions. She is a Clinical Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Hypnotherapist, and she comes to share with us the magic of our subconscious mind, in order to become the successful person you‘ve always wanted to be. Continue reading Lunchtime conference with inspiring guest speaker →

Preparing for Competitions: Generation 2004’s Guide to Resources

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Generation 2004 regularly organises, free workshops to help you prepare for EPSO and internal competitions. Our main partner is  Yasemos Europeos, and together we provide high-quality, accessible learning resources. We are also happy to share additional curated materials that can further support your preparation.
Continue reading Preparing for Competitions: Generation 2004’s Guide to Resources →

What Do Staff Representatives Work On? 

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If you’re facing a problem at work, have a question about your rights, or need help navigating a difficult situation, you don’t have to go through it alone. Staff representatives are here to listen, guide, and support colleagues regardless of staff category or contract type.   Being a staff representative means more than attending meetings.
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Training offer: EEAS Internal competitions – AD6 – AST2 – AST-SC2

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*Update 10.09.2025, these internal competitions are now closed to new applications.*

Original article: Our Training partner Yasemos Europeos, has a special  offer with a discount rate for our members. The package contains EEAS Internal competitions – AD6 – AST2 – AST-SC2: Self-study MCQ test on knowledge on the EU and its institutions.  The content is in English.

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Free Webinar: Competition EPSO AST 3 Assistants (3 fields)

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Update 23.07.2025: here are the slides. Update 18.07.2025: here is the recording of today’s conference (the slides in ppt format will follow). Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is offering for free and for all staff, an online free webinar to assist you in preparing for the EPSO competition – AST 3 Assistants (3 fields).  You will get tips for the application process and an analysis of the tests. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions after the presentation. The session will be in English.
 Continue reading Free Webinar: Competition EPSO AST 3 Assistants (3 fields) →