HUMAN RESOURCES STRATEGY FOR RESEARCHERS (HRS4R)
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The HR Excellence in Research Award has been a strong driver of positive change at HIPC. It has sharpened our internal processes, enhanced support for researchers, and strengthened our position within the European Research Area.
Below is an overview of our key accomplishments since adopting the Charter's principles - reflecting our continuous commitment to making the working environment at our Institute exceptional.
European Charter for Researchers 2023
Charter & Code 2005
Transparent & fair recruitment
- We have implemented the OTM-R (Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment) principles throughout our hiring practices.
- We have developed and implemented internal guidelines, policies, and training focused on recruitment, ethics, career development, and employee evaluation.
- Recruitment website
OTM-R at the Heyrovský Institute
Handbook for Selection Committee Members
Advertising request form - scientific position (non-active template)
Training and career development
- We introduced and expanded a wide range of training opportunities for both research and administrative staff - covering project management, communication skills, leadership management, and grant writing.
- We launched and strengthened mentoring and supervision systems specifically for PhD students and early-career researchers.
- We introduced Personal Career Development Plans to provide systematic support for professional growth and career development.
Career Development Rules for CAS Employees with a University Degree
Improved working environment and staff satisfaction
- We improved working conditions and institutional culture by embedding ethical principles, promoting equal opportunities, and enhancing work-life balance.
- We established new support units: Project Office, Heyrovský Technology Transfer Centre, and Heyrovský Open Science Team - enhancing systemic services for researchers
- We fostered an international and bilingual work environment, and actively attracted talents from abroad.
Code of Ethical Conduct + Complaints and Suggestions Procedure
Guidance on Authorship in Scientific Publications
Code of Ethics for Employees of Scientific Departments of JHIPC
Rules of procedure of the Committee for Scientific Work Ethics of the JHIPC
Code of Ethics for Scientific Research of the Czech Academy of Sciences
Equality and Work-Life Balance
- We promote equality in the workplace and nurture an inclusive organisational culture.
- We work to ensure gender balance in leadership and decision-making.
- We integrate the gender dimension into our research and teaching content.
- We have put preventive measures in place to combat gender-based violence, including sexual harassment.
Foreign employees tax handbook
