Conflicts in the workplace are inevitable, but are conflicts at CERN any different to those in other organisations?

Have you ever found yourself listening to someone and, although all the words make absolute sense, you have the feeling that something is not quite the way it sounds?

The beginning of a new year is traditionally a time for us, as individuals, to take stock of things past and to set ourselves goals for the future.

Gossip comes with a high dose of toxicity that spreads and propagates.

The on-going campaign Respect@CERN was re-launched this year on Tuesday 5 May with a discussion forum led by Alan Richter, an expert consultant in ethics and diversity.

Launched in a previous issue of the Bulletin, the 'Respect@CERN' campaign has triggered some rich and varied reactions, and contributions received from colleagues have covered a wide range of themes that extend from the basic “golden rule of treating others as you would have them treat you”

Since 2010 CERN has been a member of the Geneva-based association "Le respect, ça change la vie".

Trust is an essential ingredient in all working relationships. When trust breaks down, conflicts may arise and teams may stop working in harmony. The Ombud is there to help you to find your way out before the point of no return is reached.

In 2011, the Canadian HR Reporter published several articles by Sharone Bar-David on workplace incivility (I would encourage you to read them here).