CERN Sudeshna Datta Cockerill

“Es parte de nuestro ADN…” (Spanish) « Temos que responder às expectativas de nosso mundo em mudança » (Portuguese) „Im Herzen der wissenschaftlichen Methode“ (German) « Sprawiedliwe traktowanie wobec wszystkich - prowadzi do motywacji i wydajności » (Polish) “Lavorare in un ambiente di rispetto reciproco valorizzando “l’inclusività”…” (Italian) «Είναι ένα από τα ισχυρά μας σημεία, αλλά χρειάζεται συνεχώς να καλλιεργείται...» (Greek) « Créer des conditions offrant des chances égales à tous… » (French) “It’s part of our DNA…” “It’s about creating a level playing field…” “It’s at the heart of the scientific method…” “It’s one of our strengths but needs to be continually nurtured…” “We need to respond to the expectations of our changing world…” “Fair treatment for all – leads to motivation & performance…” “It’s about working in a spirit of mutual respect & inclusiveness…” Diversity - What does it mean at CERN? CERN – sdc/sk – Induction March 2013

Diversity Dimensions positive action ≠ positive discrimination ‘enable all – favour none’ CERN – sdc/sk – Induction March 2013

 Optimally diversified workforce to achieve the goals of a world laboratory  Creativity & Innovation through the ‘collision’ of diverse ideas, perspectives, approaches – at the heart of the scientific method  Work environment & behaviour that reflects the Organization’s value of diversity in all its policies, procedures & practice AIMS of the Diversity Programme CERN – sdc/sk – Induction March 2013

CERN VALUE Diversity “Appreciating differences, fostering equality & promoting collaboration” CERN’s excellence derives from an environment in which the knowledge and perspectives of a diverse workforce are valued and dialogue is encouraged at all levels. CERN Code of Conduct CERN – sdc/sk – Induction March 2013

 leveraging the added value that comes from bringing together people of different nationalities, genders, professions, ages, skills, backgrounds, perspectives … and enabling them all to contribute to their full potential Principles CERN – sdc/sk – Induction March 2013  optimising talent & performance through a leadership culture that focuses on fair treatment and rules out all forms of discrimination and bias  creating an inclusive work environment based on mutual respect & exchange where individuals feel encouraged to participate actively without the need for groupings or associations that foster separateness.  Appreciating differences  Fostering equality  Promoting collaboration

Diversity Programme Principles Recruitment Career Development Work Environment CERN – sdc/sk – Induction March 2013

Work environment : Awareness - Surveys / Interviews “still only 20% female staff…” “Still not enough diversity in role models ….” “Having a good personal network around CERN […] has helped my career…” “work life balance for people without “traditional” family, too !” «les règles de flexibilité horaire, télétravail, formation gagneraient à être plus homogènes et ne pas dépendre de la hiérarchie directe.» Gender remains a priority… Diversity is more than gender… CERN – sdc/sk – Induction March 2013

Interactive workshop Conferences Departmental Management meetings HR Public meeting ‘A word from the DG’ on Diversity Web page – Presentations of the Diversity Programme Work environment : Awareness - Events / Workshops CERN – sdc/sk – Induction March 2013

Part-time work Work from home CERN clubs Saved Leave Scheme Work environment : Support Structures - Work / Life balance CERN – sdc/sk – Induction March 2013

Spouse / Partnership Leave in the event of illness of a close relative Leave for family reasons Compassionate leave Maternity leave Work environment : Support Structures - Family-friendly structures Paternity leave Adoption leave Parental leave Crèches / Kindergarden CERN – sdc/sk – Induction March 2013

CERN addresses the special needs of disabled individuals by ensuring accessibility to buildings and providing other support structures as appropriate Re-deployment measures may be proposed to staff members or fellows in the event of the incapacity to work Work environment : Support Structures - Disability / Re-deployment CERN – sdc/sk – Induction March 2013

Diversity Team Sara Krige Analyst Diversity Programme Sudeshna Datta Cockerill Leader Diversity Programme Catherine Barker-Pythoud Administrative Assistant Diversity Programme CERN – sdc/sk – Induction March 2013 “As nationalities mingle and visitors come and go, the exchange of ideas and the circulation of people is the life-blood that keeps CERN alive.”

Contact: Final words… Link to Diversity Webpage CERN – sdc/sk – Induction March 2013 I encourage you all to take part and to celebrate the diversity that is our strength.