Current exceptional guidelines on teleworking

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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

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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?

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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

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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 →

Ever heard of social dialogue and how important it is for the Commission Staff?

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The social dialogue is a procedure, through which general implementing procedures affecting staff are decided in the Commission. It should not be confused however, with the staff representation, who is responsible to control and verify that adopted rules are followed by the administration. Continue reading Ever heard of social dialogue and how important it is for the Commission Staff? →

Free (public) transport in Luxembourg: should I be bothered?

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*Update 24.10.2024 We’re aware of OIB now accepting cross-border commuter passes reimbursement requests via myPMO, but Luxembourg-based colleagues are to use the same method as before (instructions here).*

*Update 14.10.2024 Luxembourg-based colleagues, the maximum reimbursement (‘ceiling’) for cross-border commuter passes has been doubled to €500 from 01.10.2024.* Continue reading Free (public) transport in Luxembourg: should I be bothered? →

Cycling allowance

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*Update 28.10.2024: the Commission proposes to pay Brussels-based colleagues who cycle €100 per year as  part of its green commuting plan. We asked about provision for other sites, but the response was negative.*

Original article: EASME , one the Commission’s Executive agencies has started offering its staff a financial contribution for cycling to work. Congratulations to the agency and its enlightened director!  Continue reading Cycling allowance →

Current exceptional guidelines on telework

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The Commission has sent the vast amount of colleagues into telework, following the ‘guidelines on teleworking in commission departments during the Covid-19 pandemic’. In this article, we explain these guidelines – however, please do invest the time to read the guidelines yourself! We also publish here the Q&A session of the social dialogue meeting where this document was discussed with unions and staff associations. Continue reading Current exceptional guidelines on telework →