*Update 07.08.2024: answer from HR to our note.  Generation 2004 wrote to DG HR to point out a disparity in treatment faced by colleagues involved in the Selection Boards of Competitions. Those present on these boards represent either the staff representation or our own HR (‘the  administration’) and all of them invest a considerable time and effort.

As such, all board members deserve equal recognition for their contributions. However, a significant concern arises from the inconsistency in the appraisal process. Administration representatives are not treated equally to their Staff Representation counterparts when it comes to the evaluation following their involvement in selection panels. Unlike Staff Representation representatives, Administration representatives do not have the option to receive an additional evaluation report from an Ad Hoc Committee based on the work done in the board. Nor do they have a dedicated space in the SYSPER system to showcase their work in the interest of the Institutions.

This discrepancy in treatment creates a systemic issue and de facto discrimination for Administration representatives, as their efforts in the selection boards of competitions are not fully recognised and considered in the comparison of merits. This may lead to disparities in promotions and career advancement opportunities, to say nothing of the difficulties in attracting and retaining colleagues on boards when there is no corresponding recognition of the effort involved.

Generation 2004 asked DG HR to address this issue and ensure equal treatment for all participants in selection panels, regardless of their representation. By doing so, Generation 2004 aims to promote fairness and transparency and provide equal opportunities within the institution. 

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