We obtained successfully
HR Award

We obtained successfully the prestigious HR Award, which is awarded by the European Commission to research institutions that implement HRS4R (The Human Resource Strategy for Researchers) personnel strategy. This strategy is based on the principles set out in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. Any research institution that decides to adopt recommendation of the European Commission no. 2005/251/EC commits itself to creating quality working conditions for researchers, promoting career development and implementing transparent recruitment procedures.

The HR Award primary goal is to improve the environment for researchers and academics. At the Institute, however, we want to consolidate the principles of equal treatment and improve the working environment so that it is attractive, pleasant and motivating for all employees (including those working part-time).

To support this idea, we also organized meeting where we discussed the topic of the HR Award (Czech only presentation available here) with discussion. Along with that, we also presented a questionnaire survey and also took other activities, which you can find here.

Not only thanks to these steps and activities, we received the HR Aaward award at the beginning of July 2021!

Benefits of Implementing the HRS4R Personnel Strategy

It:

increases the prestige and attractiveness of the institute for research and non-research employees
improves the quality of human resources
creates more attractive conditions for career
guarantees a transparent selection and recruitment process for new employees
values experience gained through mobility within the public and private sectors
supports the development of the careers of all employees
connects to a European network of research organizations
enables funding for research projects from European and national research support programmes

Schedule

Initial phase

Sending Endorsement Letter	20.02.2020
Carry out Internal Process Analysis (GAP Analysis) and Action Plan preparation	05/2020–02/2021
Send GAP Analysis and Action Plan to the European Commission	by 26.02.2021
Expected receipt of the HR Award	04–05/2021

IMPLEMENTAtion phase 2021–2026

Implementation of the Action Plan	after obtaining the HR Award
Internal evaluation of the original GAP analysis and Action Plan	2 years after obtaining the HR Award
External evaluation by the European Commission	3 years after internal evaluation

https://www.ics.muni.cz/en/about-us/hr-award#tab-2

Check out what further steps and activities we have taken to obtain the HR Award.

For More Information

Mgr. Monika Oswaldová

phone:	+420 549 49 6828
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Working Group

Steering Committee

News

30 Oct 2023

The European Commission Recognized the Fulfillment of Our HR Award Action Plan

Two years after receiving the HR Excellence in Research Award (HR Award), we have successfully passed the European Commission's assessment of our Action plan. The commissioners rated our implementation as reliable, systematic and in line with the set goals. Among other things, it is a confirmation of our efforts and commitment to continuous improvement and support of our employees.

24 Nov 2022

We Created and Let Approved the Open Science Strategy for Masaryk University

We have moved Masaryk University one step further. At the beginning of November, the management of MU approved a strategic document on which a team of specialists worked diligently, led by our colleague Jiří Marek, to whom we congratulated for the successful completion!

31 Oct 2022

I Like the Flexibility of Work and the Possibility of Further Education at the University, Says IT Specialist Tomáš Svoboda

The Department of Analysis and Cooperation of the IT Infrastructure Division deals with projects related to the processing of data that are used for scientific purposes. They facilitate scientists' access to important data and enable their smoother sharing, which contributes to clearer scientific work and helps to move science forward. And just about such projects and other activities is a short interview with one of the members of the analysis and cooperation team, IT specialist Tomáš Svoboda.

28 Apr 2022

I See the Transition from Commercial to Academic as a Challenge, Says New HR Specialist Monika Oswaldová

A new reinforcement HR specialist Monika Oswaldová, who has taken over the management of the HR team as a backup for maternity leave, has been working for us for the last two months. With what experience and visions did she come to the institute? And why does she see the transition from commercial to academic as a challenge? You will find out in a short interview.

26 Nov 2021

Researcher Jiří Filipovič received the MUNI Scientist award

Big congratulations to Jiří Filipovič, who received the MUNI Scientist award for his article describing a novel method for the fast analysis of ligand transport. This is awarded by the Grant Agency of Masaryk University for an excellent research results.

2 Nov 2021

With an IT Architect Zdeněk Machač About the Past and Future of the ICS

Zdeněk Machač, Head of Information Systems Development, is no newcomer to us. During his tenure, the institute grew from an almost family environment to its current size. He told us what he likes about the transformation of ICS and what bothers him, but also what his work success is most proud of.

29 Sep 2021

Researcher Petra Němcová about the Intertwining of IT with Other Fields

The connection of various fields with informatics is an increasingly visible phenomenon, with a great future ahead of it. A lot about this knows Petra Němcová - originally a chemist now working at a research team at the Institute of Computer Science, where she focuses on modeling transport processes in proteins. In addition, she is currently completing her doctoral studies at the Faculty of Informatics and representing the ICS at the Researchers' Night 2021.

21 Sep 2021

Researchers' Night 2021 at ICS or Traveling by Protein

The Researchers' Night is coming, this year the main topic is TIME! The traditional scientific-popularization event will be online at MUNI again. On Friday, September 24, from 6 pm, we will publish the videos of university scientists for the first time. Among them is our colleague Petra Němcová, who will present how IT technology saves time in the development and discovery of new drugs.

5 Aug 2021

New postdoc Yehia Abbass: I'm impressed about the level of infrastructure at ICS

Our new colleague Mohammed Yehia Abbass from Egypt has just joined one of our teams at postdoc position. Read in a short interview how he learned about the possibility of working for us, what he will be in charge of and what he likes in the Czech Republic.

30 Jul 2021

We Have Obtain the Prestigious HR Award!

On Monday, July 12, 2021, we received the prestigious HR Award. It is awarded by the European Commission to research institutions and is a sign of an international and transparent working environment that is in line with global science trends (HRS4R).

29 Jun 2021

Do You Like a Literature? Try the Creative Challenge to Popularize MU Science

Are you a closet writer or have you always wanted to write something, but never got there? The MUNI Literary Challenge is an ideal opportunity for any student, employee or graduate of Masaryk University to participate. The topic is science, there are no limits to the form - it can be a story, a fairy tale or even a comic.

23 Jun 2021

It is Pleasant To Be One of the Few Women Among so Many Men, Says IT Analyst Zdenka Dudová

Zdenka Dudová is one of the few women at ICS working as an IT analyst at the IT Infrastructure Division. Thanks to her expertise in Life Sciences, she focuses primarily on understanding problems and offering effective solutions for the needs of our research partners. And among other things, she is looking forward to her fourth child soon. She shared with us also how ICS meets her (not only) during parenthood.

Outputs & Documents

Initial Phase

Endorsement
Letter

Letter from the director Luděk Matyska, by which ICS subscribes to the principles HR Award

Read the Letter

GAP
Analysis

Summary GAP analysis

Read the Analysis

ICS
Action Plan

ICS Action Plan for obtaining the HR Award

Browse the Action Plan

Gantt Chart – Action Plan

Timing plan of individual actions from the Action Plan

View the Chart

Results from the questionnaire for ICS employees

Results from the HR Award questionnaire survey for ICS employees

Read the Document

Outputs from ICS events

Available only for ICS employees

The first acquaintance of ICS employees with the HR Award

Presentation for all ICS employees with an introduction of principles and goals of the HR Award

Browse the Presentation

ICS collective mind map for HR Award activity

Resultant mind map on topic "ICS and areas for improvement"

View the Map

Results of sli.do to the (non)external meeting I.

Read the Results

Results of sli.do to the (non)external meeting II.

Read the Results

Draft of ICS Action Plan for discussion with employees

Presentation of the ICS Action Plan for obtaining the HR Award

Browse the Presentation

Results of sli.do to the ICS Action Plan

Read the Results

Implementation Phase

Ethical and Professional Aspects

Recruitment and Selection

Working Condition and Social Security

Training and Development

Masaryk University Gender Equality Plan 2022–2024
Guidelines for resolving sexual harassment incidents
Trained contact persons at ICS
Respect down to the attic (workshop)
Open Science Strategy at MU
Open Science methodologist
New MU Ombuds
Protection of Rights (Directive 1/2023)
Women in IT at ICS (interviews)

Employee handbook
Portal for employees with a ICS signpost
Regulations Agreement (internal)
Adaptation for new employees
Children's group Elánek
Interviews with employees
ICS External meeting and Events
Coffee with the director (meeting)
Questionnaire survey 2023

We obtained successfully HR Award

Benefits of Implementing the HRS4R Personnel Strategy

Schedule

Initial phase

IMPLEMENTAtion phase 2021–2026

Check out what further steps and activities we have taken to obtain the HR Award.

For More Information

Mgr. Monika Oswaldová

News

The European Commission Recognized the Fulfillment of Our HR Award Action Plan

We Created and Let Approved the Open Science Strategy for Masaryk University

I Like the Flexibility of Work and the Possibility of Further Education at the University, Says IT Specialist Tomáš Svoboda

I See the Transition from Commercial to Academic as a Challenge, Says New HR Specialist Monika Oswaldová

Researcher Jiří Filipovič received the MUNI Scientist award

With an IT Architect Zdeněk Machač About the Past and Future of the ICS

Researcher Petra Němcová about the Intertwining of IT with Other Fields

Researchers' Night 2021 at ICS or Traveling by Protein

New postdoc Yehia Abbass: I'm impressed about the level of infrastructure at ICS

We Have Obtain the Prestigious HR Award!

Do You Like a Literature? Try the Creative Challenge to Popularize MU Science

It is Pleasant To Be One of the Few Women Among so Many Men, Says IT Analyst Zdenka Dudová

Initial Phase

Endorsement Letter

GAP Analysis

ICS Action Plan

Gantt Chart – Action Plan

Results from the questionnaire for ICS employees

Outputs from ICS events

The first acquaintance of ICS employees with the HR Award

ICS collective mind map for HR Award activity

Results of sli.do to the (non)external meeting I.

Results of sli.do to the (non)external meeting II.

Draft of ICS Action Plan for discussion with employees

Results of sli.do to the ICS Action Plan

Implementation Phase

Ethical and Professional Aspects

Recruitment and Selection

Working Condition and Social Security

Training and Development

We obtained successfully
HR Award

Endorsement
Letter

GAP
Analysis

ICS
Action Plan