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Happy New Year from the Ombud
Happy New Year from the Ombud Just this once, my article is not going to be about a specific subject. I simply wanted to take the opportunity to wish you all the very best for the New Year. I wish you: Above all, I wish you a year filled with respect, for yourselves and for
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Are you being served?
Are you being served? A few weeks ago, I overheard a conversation in the cafeteria where a colleague was asked how it was that he was always smiling… his answer was immediate – “That’s easy”, he said, “I work in such a great place – great science, great people, great opportunities…”. Amidst the general laughter
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A shared anniversary!
A shared anniversary! As CERN celebrates its 60th anniversary, it not only looks back at its past successes with pride, it also looks ahead at the many other ways in which it can continue to contribute to the groundbreaking work of the scientific community. In the same way, it is normal for its individual members
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Farewell
Farewell After thirty-three years at CERN, including three and a half years as Ombuds, I am leaving. During my time of Ombuds I have seen many people for discussions, misunderstandings, difficulties in communication and also conflicts. No institution can live without conflicts. The main thing is not to face conflicts but to be flexible enough
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Open door and confidentiality
Open door and confidentiality For the Open Days, CERN will be transparent for all visitors. It's also the occasion to remember that the Ombuds' door is fully open every day of the year for all persons working for or on behalf of CERN. The door is open, but as soon as it's closed for a
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Two striking features from last year
Two striking features from last year Happy New Year 2012 to all! At the beginning of this New Year, I would like to draw your attention to two important features that appeared from the statistics on the numbersand classes of visitors who came to the Ombuds during the first year of operations. The number of