Welcome to the first Generation 2004 Newsletter of 2021. And to week 47 of telework for most of us.
Since our last instalment we’ve given over 200 colleagues one-to-one assistance with their self-assessment for the annual career development review (CDR) and provided presentations on the CDR, promotions and AST careers/certification: we’ve made the recordings and PowerPoints available on our website [1].
We look now at the certification process [2] and why it’s becoming more and more difficult to make the leap from AST to AD. We also update you on the outcome of our special-leave-for-parents-of-young-children petition [3]. We provide details of the latest information exchange with DG Trade [4]on their shift to open plan and now our work with the Committee for prevention and protection at work (CPPT [5]) shows in its agreement that staff be consulted before any reorganisation of office space. We provide the latest news from the Central Staff Committee [6]and share the JSIS updates on reimbursement for psychological support [7]and COVID-19 vaccination [8].
Generation 2004 is hiring a part-time secretary [9] (50%) for its headquarters in Brussels (depending on future availability this might become 100%). If you are a Contract Agent FGII you can join the team.
One last-minute mention: the proposed CHAFEA accompanying committee [10] will happen and there is now a January 2021 edition of CHAFEA’s frequently asked questions [11] (49 pages long!).
Take care and enjoy reading!