After receiving complaints from many colleagues, Generation 2004 decided to launch a petition to pressure the Commission to help colleagues who have to telework and, at the same time, educate and take care of young children. This situation puts additional stress on families and is not sustainable for longer period. Continue reading Sign the petition on a coronavirus special leave for parents with children
COVID-19
‘Operation Return’: Action plan for the gradual return to the office
We all agree that our colleagues deserve to have the most up-to-date information on the COVID-19 situation and on how our return to the office will look like. The administration reassured us that in Brussels we would not start returning to the office before 25 May 2020. Unfortunately, no dates were given for the return in the remaining European Commission (EC) sites, EC Representations or EU Delegations, in which the situation may vary from country to country. Continue reading ‘Operation Return’: Action plan for the gradual return to the office
Covid-19 – we are raising your problems with the Administration
While we are at home teleworking, Generation 2004 has not stopped working hard for you. During the past few weeks, we have engaged a lot with DG HR to raise awareness of your problems under the current confinement. In this article, we would like to inform you about the current state of play, what DG HR is planning, where we still see room for improvement and, most importantly, what we are doing about it. Continue reading Covid-19 – we are raising your problems with the Administration
Teleworkers need help
Mandatory teleworking has become the rule for thousands of colleagues in the Commission and it is likely to remain so for weeks if not months to come. Generation 2004 fully supports this measure in the interest of public health and the protection of staff, but we are also concerned that the measure may place a disproportionate burden on some staff. Continue reading Teleworkers need help
Generation 2004 requests suspension of staff rotation in Representations during COVID-19 crisis
Some Commission staff in European Commission (EC) Representations to EU Member States are subject to rotation. Under normal circumstances the exercise is already complex to manage. If you have any doubts about that, then think about the last time you moved house and then add to it: Continue reading Generation 2004 requests suspension of staff rotation in Representations during COVID-19 crisis
Note to DG HR on COVID-19 working conditions
Generation 2004 continues to take action on the working conditions issues raised by you: we have sent a further note to the director general of HR, Ms Ingestad, highlighting four of the most pressing: Continue reading Note to DG HR on COVID-19 working conditions
Current exceptional guidelines on teleworking
Teleworking Guidelines 4.2.2021 are now available.
The Commission has sent the vast majority of colleagues home to telework, following the Guidelines on teleworking in Commission departments during the Covid-19 pandemic and their subsequent update. In this article, we explain these guidelines – however, please do invest the time to read the guidelines yourself! It is not necessary to read the first version as the update replaces it completely as of 1 April 2020. The explanations below uses the updated guidelines as their base. Continue reading Current exceptional guidelines on teleworking
EU staff COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
EU staff COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
Join forces to fight the crisis and support a sustainable and fair recovery
COVID-19 is causing death and a profound social and economic crisis across the world. In addition to the tremendous efforts of our institutions, many EU civil servants feel an obligation to give their personal contribution and help countries and people in need. Visible solidarity by EU staff will strengthen the reputation of the EU institutions. Continue reading EU staff COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
How to cope with work, handle challenges at home while maintaining good health?
Due to the coronavirus, we were forced to adjust our lives and the way of living. Some of you might find it challenging as you work from home for the first time. Many colleagues usually opt out of teleworking, as they would not feel the pressure to complete their tasks or perhaps they need the social aspect. We found some interesting tips for you. Continue reading How to cope with work, handle challenges at home while maintaining good health?
Generation 2004 welcomes the new DG HR Director General Gertrud INGESTAD
Generation 2004 recently welcomed the new Director General in charge of HR matters, Gertrud INGESTAD. The new DG started her functions at a period of severe crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In our welcome letter we raised a number of most pressing practical issues and problems relating to the COVID-19 protection measures. While we fully endorse these measures, we know that certain elements can still be improved. We have collected various examples of your many recent difficulties with our new working arrangements like: Continue reading Generation 2004 welcomes the new DG HR Director General Gertrud INGESTAD
