The mental health and well-being of children in European Schools (ESS) should be a top priority for the European Schools as well as for the European institutions. Nevertheless, many parents within our community have raised serious concerns about the lack of psychological support, insufficient supervision, and how the system fails to address emotional distress among students. Continue reading Protecting Our Children’s Mental Health: Urgent Reforms Needed in European Schools
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Conference – Finding peace in family conflict: The power of mediation
Are you:
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- Facing a divorce or separation and would like to go through it in a peaceful way?
- Willing to clarify your relationship by a clear and efficient communication with your spouse or partner?
- Lost on how to cope with any kind of other familiar conflict?
- Or just want to know more about this subject?
Our guest Mário Tenreiro, one of our colleagues, is a certified Mediator with a specialty in Family Mediation. He will be happy to share his knowledge and answer your questions. Continue reading Conference – Finding peace in family conflict: The power of mediation
The Frosty Chronicles: Navigating the EU Institution’s Subzero Realities
As winter descended, so does the new norm for EU staff: embracing the glacial reality of a target of 19°C in Brussels workspaces (a balmy 20°C in Luxembourg), leaving many buildings well below those targets. HR sources cite national law of host Member State of EU institutions for this limit, suggesting that they would lower the temperatures further if the law allowed it. For those of you not in the loop, this provision ensures that public buildings toe the line in terms of energy-use reductions (‘efficiency’). But while the thermostat complies, it’s the staff who shiver. Jackets, scarves, and an abundance of hot tea have become unofficial office attire and tools of survival. Continue reading The Frosty Chronicles: Navigating the EU Institution’s Subzero Realities
Where Has All the Money Gone?
As Generation 2004, we have always stood for fairness, transparency, and the well-being of staff. Today, we must address the grim reality of the European Commission’s cost-saving measures and the devastating impact they have had on staff members and the workplace environment. Billions have been saved, but at what cost?
EEAS: Frozen diplomacy – When 17°C in some offices meets european bureaucracy
Imagine this: you’re walking through the halls of the EEAS Belmont building in Brussels. It’s a cold day—no surprise there. But this isn’t the sort of chill you expect from a brisk Brussels winter. No, this is a bone-rattling cold that makes you wish you had packed a sleeping bag, thermal socks, and perhaps a few extra layers of diplomacy…
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Navigating the JSIS: conference
*Update 05.02.2025: here is the recording of the conference. *Update 04.02.2025 we’ve added to the list of JSIS questions below and uploaded the presentation. Thanks to the colleague who pointed out that there is now a PMO optician form which is more recent than our draft optician letter and easier to do, since you’re not having to ask the optician to print anything. *
Original article: The Joint Sickness Insurance Scheme (JSIS) of the European Union (also RCAM [Régime Commun d’Assurance Maladie]) is not the most user-friendly of systems and yet it’s all we have, for everything health-related whether it’s routine, an accident or an illness. It’s easy to miss out on something you’re entitled to simply because you didn’t know about it and now the deadline has passed. Generation 2004 is here to present the JSIS and the common pitfalls. Continue reading Navigating the JSIS: conference
Lunchtime conference with inspiring guest speaker: unlock the power of humour at work
*Update 13.12.2024. Here is the recording of this event and the slides.* Original article: Lunchtime event with inspiring guest speaker JACK GILBEY. Are you looking to unlock the power of humour in the workplace and boost your career ? The story of Jack Gilbey, a visionary leadership expert and stand-up comedian, serves as a powerful inspiration.
End-of-year checklist 2024
*Update 19.12.2024 many thanks to the colleague who wrote to clarify that the flu vaccine is no longer reimbursed at 100%.*
Original article: In response to your feedback we try to send this list out a bit earlier in order to give you time to take action. We encourage you to do what you can now in order to be able to use the end-of-year period to rest and to recharge your batteries. This is not an opportunity to get work done! Please, as far as you can, switch off your devices, mute notifications and disconnect: take the time for you. Continue reading End-of-year checklist 2024
Why you don’t have to wait for retirement to pursue your dreams
** Update 03.03.2025, As promised, Gudrun is sharing her Dream Activation Kit, a powerful resource designed to help you gain clarity, unlock your potential, and take the first steps toward your dream life. This free kit includes a 12 step guided roadmap, a self-assessment quiz, a unique guided somatic embodiement exercice and an exclusive free Dream Activation Call with Gudrun to support your transformation. 👉 Get access here (from a private computer or your mobile phone):
https://shandora.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1168412
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ISPRA : Access to Health Care in Italy – Sick of Waiting
Equal and unrestricted access to affordable health care services – this is a prime objective and a non-negotiable right for all Commission staff and all Joint sickness insurance scheme (JSIS) affiliates irrespective of nationality. Yet this right is increasingly being compromised for the Ispra staff and their families, who are not in possession of the national health insurance card, the tessera sanitaria.
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