It’s been use it or lose it at the Commission for some time now and the 10 days of teleworking from anywhere (TWA) are an example of this. Article 11 of the March 2022 working time and hybrid working (WTHW) decision gives all staff the right to enjoy up to 10 days of teleworking from outside their normal workplace per year, upon their request, subject to the agreement of the line manager. Continue reading 10 days of teleworking from outside the place of employment: use them or lose them!
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Why you don’t have to wait for retirement to pursue your dreams
*Update 27/11/2024, here is the recording and the slides* Lunchtime event with inspiring guest speaker Gudrun Mahlberg.
Are you dreaming of exploring your passions and creating a life that truly fulfills you? The story of Gudrun Mahlberg, a visionary entrepreneur, serves as a powerful inspiration.
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Ispra Correction Coefficient
*Update 02.12.2024 here’s the official announcement of the 2024 annual update of remuneration and pensions**Update 21.11.2024 check out the European Court of Auditors, 2024, Special report 24/2024: EU Civil service–A flexible employment framework, insufficiently used to improve workforce management: it concludes that Continue reading Ispra Correction Coefficient
AST & AST-SC staff: ECA Report Highlights Long-Standing Career Challenges
*Update 20.12.2024, Here’s our Note to HR on European Court of Auditors Special report.pdf.*
*Update 22.11.2024, thanks to all of you who attended the event today. Here is the presentation, our AST FAQ and our summary of AST/SC issues.* Continue reading AST & AST-SC staff: ECA Report Highlights Long-Standing Career Challenges
EEAS: Improving the Promotion/reclassification System
The yearly promotion/reclassification exercise within the European External Action Service (EEAS) is a crucial moment for all staff, whether officials, or non-permanent staff as it directly impacts career development and recognition of merit. The final lists for the 2024 exercises were published 07.11.2024. However, Generation 2004 has observed persistent concerns regarding the lack of transparency, predictability, and security in the current promotion system. We have made similar obervations about the promotions/reclassifications system in the Commission[1].
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Annual salary update 2024
*Update 02.12.2024 here’s the official announcement of the 2024 annual update of remuneration and pensions
**Update 21.11.2024 check out the European Court of Auditors, 2024, Special report 24/2024: EU Civil service–A flexible employment framework, insufficiently used to improve workforce management: it concludes that Continue reading Annual salary update 2024
‘Contract agents collective’ petition: to sign or not to sign?
*Update 20.12.2024, Here’s our Note to HR on European Court of Auditors Special report.pdf.*
Original article: Many of you will have recently received a message from a ‘contract agents collective’ and lots are reaching out to us for more details on this initiative and to ask whether we recommend signing the petition. Despite some informal, last-minute communication, this petition has come a little out of the blue to us.
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The Never-Ending Odyssey: Navigating the My IntraComm Platform
For years, My IntraComm served as a vital tool for European Commission (EC) staff, offering easy access to essential information on work resources, promotions, career development, family allowances, personal matters, and broader staff matters such as talent management, working conditions, buildings, family, and administrative steps. Continue reading The Never-Ending Odyssey: Navigating the My IntraComm Platform
Duty Calls: Navigating the Challenges of Standby Duty at EEAS
Standby duty sounds straightforward enough — a formal, organised service, available to respond to well-defined emergencies within a specific timeframe. But for many staff, including those in the External Action Service (EEAS), the reality is far from simple. Theoretically, within the EEAS at least, those colleagues on standby duty have access to designated Duty Phones—reliable devices meant to keep them connected during emergencies.
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Challenges of unpaid leave for contract agents
Are you a contract agent or temporary agent who needs time off and annual leave is not enough? Are you considering applying for unpaid leave? Or perhaps you have submitted a request that was denied? Based on feedback from our members, we are examining the complexities surrounding unpaid leave for personal reasons.
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