A new Council Mobility Policy

News
USB - Consilium

Discover here the new Council mobility policy adopted in the Agreement of 26 June 2017

An agreement between the AIPN, Union Syndicale and the other representative trade union organizations was concluded on 26 June 2017 during the second phase of consultation with the Secretary-General of the Council. The objective is to facilitate internal mobility and to enhance the professional experience of colleagues …

The new Decision has been subject to a thorough consultation process in which feedback gathered from both managers and staff helped to shape the new policy. Following the formal consultations, an agreement was reached between the Secretary-General and the trade unions. The compromises agreed are reflected in the Decision and its accompanying Record of Agreement, to which one of the trade unions has added a statement (see Annex I).

Why the new mobility policy?

There is a need for more mobility within the GSC to ensure that the organisation becomes more resilient and better prepared to adapt to change. More mobility not only leads to a stronger organisation, but also brings a lot of benefits for services and for staff. Services gain fresh perspectives and know-how from staff who are able to grow in different roles, using their experiences and skills throughout the organisation. Therefore, the general principle is that all GSC officials are encouraged to undertake mobility throughout their careers, preferably between the fifth and seventh year in a post. While staff mobility has overwhelmingly positive effects, it can present some risks, mostly related to business continuity and retention of knowledge. This is why there are several elements in the new policy and the way ahead for its implementation to mitigate such risks, and succession planning should improve as mobility becomes more predictable.

Read the rest of the Council mobility policy here :

 

Council – Mobility policy

Latest News

Local Staff Committee Elections 2025 : Priority 1
USB - Commission
The Union Syndicale wants more and better for Contract Agents Since the 2010s, the Commission has continued to use an increasing number of Contract Agents, while the number of civil servants is…
Read more
Protect EU Worker’s Salaries and Pensions
USB - Commission
UNION SYNDICALE CALLS ON COMMISSION TO PROTECT EU WORKER’S SALARIES AND PENSIONS Remuneration of EU staff The current mechanism for adjusting remuneration in force since 2014 has made it possible to…
Read more
Risk prevention in case of loss of autonomy
Dear colleagues, Union Syndicale Brussels has answered over 1100 of your questions and requests for assistance, including over 700 with the help of its lawyers since the last Local Staff Committee…
Read more
Thermal Norms Based on Male Models!
USB - Commission
Well-being in the office: thermal norms based on male models! Crisp autumn mornings and longing for a warm office? Naturally, you’d all sign for that! However, many of you tell…
Read more