1. 1 HR-SMC 1 MARS M ERIT A PPRAISAL R ECOGNITION S CHEME HR Induction December 2011

2. 2 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS MARS – What is it? How does it work? What are advancement and promotion? Where do I find out more?

3. 3 MARS – W HAT IS IT ? Annual review Chance for feedback / dialogue Evaluation of performance Basis for advancement and promotion Recommended! Recommended!  Not recommended!

4. 4 6 weeksInduction Interview-Set objectives -Discuss development needs 5 monthsMid-probation appraisalEvaluation by supervisor and Group Leader: -objectives -general performance 11 monthsEnd-probation appraisalEvaluation by supervisor and Group Leader: -objectives -general performance During Probation Period Confirmation of appointment End of contract Extension of probation

5. 5 Jan-MarAnnual MARS InterviewPAST: -measure progress -feedback -exchange of views FUTURE: -set objectives -development needs -areas for improvement Feb-AprMARS appraisal (MARS form) Evaluation by supervisor and Group Leader Apr-JunPerformance qualification and advancement and promotion decisions Department Head rates performance of staff members: Annual MARS schedule MeritoriousPeriodic advancement Particularly MeritoriousExceptional advancement or promotion Non-MeritoriousNo advancement

6. 6 Semi-skilledSpecialized Skilled crafts Skilled office work Technical Administrative Craftsmanship Higher Technical Higher administrative Technical Engineering Executive administration Scientific Engineering Professional administration Senior Staff AAABCDEFG abc 1 21 321 432 543 …54 …5 … A DVANCEMENT  ANNUAL procedure  Based on P ERFORMANCE  Non-meritorious  Meritorious  Particularly meritorious P ROMOTION  Proposed in case of change of F UNCTIONS  Level of Expertise  Level of Responsibilities Promotion WHAT ARE THE REWARDS?

7. 7 MARS – W HERE DO I FIND OUT MORE ? MARS FAQ – Admin e-guideAdmin e-guide MARS Coordinators HRAs Classification Service

8. 8 DEPT/UNIT MARS COORDINATORHuman Resources Advisor (HRA) BE L. Van Cauter-Tanner R. Billen M-L. Falipou DG F. RabierP. Berry EN F. ZieslerS. Hansen FP C. EcarnotM-L. Falipou GS V. MarchalP. Berry HR P. Berry HSE A. Goehring-CrinonG. Guinot IT N. Thiers C. Isnard F. Licci-Ounnough PH N. KnoorsC. Granier TE D. Duret G. Hobgen B. Delille D EPARTMENTAL MARS C OORDINATORS & HRA S

9. 9 HR CLASSIFICATION & REMUNERATION SERVICE PETER BERRY SARA STAPPERS HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BUILDING 5 1 st FLOOR Offices 5-1-028 / 5-1-024