HR Award Goals & Timelines
What are the main benefits of the HR Award?
The HR Award brings benefits both for the faculty and significant improvements for current as well as new employees:
- Higher prestige and attractiveness as an employer
(including a better ability to attract talented researchers from abroad) - Higher-quality and transparent HR processes
(e.g. recruitment and selection, evaluation, remuneration) - Better chances of obtaining European grants
(e.g. Horizon Europe, where the quality of the HR environment is emphasized) - Improved working conditions
(focus on ethical principles, equal opportunities, and work–life balance) - Support for career and professional development
(transparent and systematic development of employees’ skills) - Long-term institutional development
(the HR Award is not a one-time activity, but a continuous process leading to regular evaluation and improvement)
Schedule
Preparation of the Strategy
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Endorsment of the principles of the Charter and Code |
12/2019 |
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Preparation of the internal analysis and action plan |
01–10/2020 |
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Submission of the internal analysis and action plan to the European Commission |
11-12/2020 |
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Awarding of the HR Award |
04/2021 |
Implementation
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Implementation of the action plan (24 months) |
12/2020–12/2022 |
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Evaluation of the action plan implementation and its revision |
04/2023 |
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Implementation of the revised action plan (36 months) |
05/2023–04/2026 |
| Evaluation of the action plan implementation and its revision |
05/2026 |
Recertfication
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External evaluation by the European Commission (site visit) |
2026+ |
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Implementation of the revised action plan (36 months) |
06/2026–05/2029 |
