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Social interaction, an essential factor for well-being at work

The initiative to come and see the Ombud often arises from a feeling of being alone and isolated, or even excluded from a team or a network of relationships

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How to prevent tensions from escalating

Whatever our role or hierarchical position at CERN, we can all contribute to fostering a more respectful and collaborative work environment.

The benefits of collaborative communication

Although humans are naturally collaborative, collaboration can sometimes require a conscious effort.

<a href="/taxonomy/term/66" hreflang="en">Communication</a>, <a href="/taxonomy/term/80" hreflang="en">management</a>

The power of mediation

Mediation in the workplace has many advantages, in both the short and the long term.

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<a href="/taxonomy/term/80" hreflang="en">management</a>

Practice responding instead of reacting

In this age of instant communication, we tend to react immediately to any situation without tak

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Proactively tackling conflicts

Conflict resolution in the workplace takes time, good listening skills and

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Three life skills are essential at CERN: politeness, respect and gratitude

Life skills, in particular politeness, respect and gratitude, are essential in all human interactions, whether personal or professional.

<a href="/taxonomy/term/70" hreflang="en">Code of Conduct</a>

When disagreements or conflicts arise - don’t let them get out of control

Disagreements and conflicts are part of life, also in the workplace. The key is not to avoid them but to avoid escalation

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First steps in the world of work

What matters most in the first experience of the working world is that it goes smoothly and that the students, with the support of their colleagues, feel that they have progressed and made a valuable contribution

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