1. MARS Merit Appraisal Recognition Scheme
HR Induction
March 2010
HR-SMC 1

2. Table of Content Introduction Why a performance evaluation scheme?
How is performance evaluated?
What are the rewards?
When is my peformance evaluated?
Where do I find out more?

3. 1.1. Introduction Meaning of “MARS”?
M Merit A Appraisal R Recognition S Scheme

4. 1.2. Introduction Purpose of “MARS”?
What do we work for?
Prestige of being at CERN?
Satisfaction of a job well done? …
YES!
But also?
REWARD!
(among other things…)

5. 1.3. Introduction Purpose of “MARS”?
What is rewarded at CERN?
How is work evaluated?
What are the rewards?
How and when are they granted?

6. 2.1. WHY have a PERFORMANCE evaluation scheme?
Opportunity to:
Give direction / Set objectives
Check that work is on the right track
Improve poor performance if necessary

7. 2.2. WHY have a PERFORMANCE evaluation scheme?
Career evolution:
Evolving functions
Responsibilities
Promotion
Financial:
Advancement (steps)
Awards
Opportunity to:
Recognize results
Grant Rewards

8. 3.1. How is performance evaluated?
REGULAR INTERVIEWS
Performance Appraisal = opportunity for DIALOGUE
Staff + Supervisor
Not recommended!
Recommended!

9. 3.2. HOW IS PERFORMANCE EVALUATED?
ASSESSMENT
PAST: Review of work
Reflection on Performance
Measurement – assessing performance against agreed targets
Feedback – information to staff on performance + progress
Exchange of views – what happened? what support staff need? How to improve? +
FUTURE: Objectives / Development / Improvement
New objectives – for the year to come
Training needs
Actions – what actions need to be carried out by staff + supervisor

10. Promotion Functions Financial Awards Advancement Performance
4. WHAT ARE THE REWARDS?
Semi-skilled
Specialized
Skilled crafts
Skilled office work
Technical
Administrative
Craftsmanship
Higher Technical
Higher administrative
Technical Engineering
Executive administration
Scientific
Engineering
Professional administration
Senior Staff AA A B C D E F G a b c 1 2 3 4 5 …
Advancement
Promotion
Not systematic!
Proposed in case of change of
Functions
Level of Expertise
Level of Responsibilities
Financial Awards
Exceptional Services Award
Cash award ( chf)
Paid in lump-sum
Responsibility Award
TEMPORARY additional responsibilities
Monthly allowance (5%-10% salary)
Advancement
ANNUAL procedure
Based on
Performance
Non-meritorious
Meritorious
Particularly meritorious
Promotion
Promotion

11. Performance Appraisal
5.1. When is my performance evaluated? 1st year at CERN: Probation period
Stages
How? When? With whom? What for...?
Interview
Staff member & Supervisor
Start of contract (within 6 weeks)
Objectives for 12 months (induction form)
Evaluation
Staff member & Supervisor discuss results
After 6 months
+ After 12 months
Performance Appraisal
Supervisor completes report
Staff member can comment
MEPP: Mid/end probation report
Reward
Appointment confirmed!
Possible salary increase
Exceptional advancement

12. Appraisal (Evaluations in MARS form) Performance rating
5.2. when is my performance evaluated? ANNUAL Advancement & promotion Exercise
Stages
When? How? By or With Whom?
Interview
Staff member & Supervisor
Jan-Feb each year
Appraisal (Evaluations in MARS form)
Supervisor & Group Leader
Staff member can comment
March-April each year
Performance rating
Non meritorious
Meritorious
Particularly Meritorious
Department Head (consults GLs + HRA)
April each year
Advancement (steps)
Periodic
Exceptional
Director General (consults DHs + HR)
1st July each year
Promotion
Salary Band change
Career Path change
Exceptional Career Path Extension
Career Reviews
If major change of functions

13. 6.1. Where do I find out more? hr-guide.web.cern.ch/hr-eguide/mars
Stages
INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Interview
how, when, with whom...?
HR Website:
Dates
Criteria
Procedures
Forms …
MARS FAQ
HRA / MARS Coordinator
Evaluation
Performance rating
Advancement (steps)
Promotion
Career review - Documentation - Advisory bodies -
WHO takes decision? HOW is it taken and WHEN?

14. Human Resources Advisor (HRA)
6.2. where to I find out more? Departmental MARS Coordinators & HRAs
DEPT/UNIT
MARS COORDINATOR
Human Resources Advisor (HRA) BE
L. Van Cauter-Tanner
J.-P. Matheys
C. Lehtinen DG
C. Pettenati
F.Rabier
G. Guinot
DGS
E. Cennini EN
F. Ziesler
M. Dorn FP
C. Ecarnot
M-L. Falipou GS
V. Marchal
K. Fox HR
P. Berry IT
A. Silverman
F. Licci-Ounnough PH
N. Knoors
C. Granier & M-L. Falipou TE
D. Duret & G. Hobgen
B. Delille 14

15. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
6.3. where to I find out more? HR classification & remuneration service
ARIANA MORRIS
SARA STAPPERS
PETER BERRY
AT YOUR SERVICE! ?
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
BUILDING 5
1st FLOOR
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