Management Plan 2015 Human Resources and Security

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Management

Plan

2015

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Management Plan 2015

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CONTENT

PART 1 - THE CHALLENGES AHEAD

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PART 2 - SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES FOR OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES

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I. A new way of working to deliver on the priorities of the Commission 5 II. A corporate Talent Management policy aligned with Commission priorities 8 III. Leading the way as a transparent and open public administration 12 IV. A secure and attractive working environment 16

PART 3 - SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES FOR HORIZONTAL ACTIVITIES

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V. Policy Strategy and Coordination for DG HR 19 VI. Local HR and Administrative Support for DG HR and Shared Services 20

Mission Statement

"To promote excellence in the practice of human resource

management and in ensuring internal security for the

European Commission."

Our values and beliefs consist of:

 A commitment to honest, fair and ethical practice

 A commitment to providing quality services to our staff, management and stakeholders  Provision of an environment that encourages innovation and recognition of accomplishments  Leadership in the promotion and development of Human Resource Professionals

In pursuing its mission, DG HR:

 Sets the HR framework within which an effective and efficient use of the resources can take place;  Ensures the development and full respect of the Staff Regulations;

 Efficiently and effectively delivers HR services to the Commission, from recruitment to retirement and beyond to the Commission through the HR core processes;

 Provides health promotion and education measures for active staff;  Ensures access for retired staff to limited measures of a social nature;

 Ensures the safety, security and protection of staff, property, activities and information at all places of employment;

 Communicates on a timely basis on policies, actions and initiatives of relevance to Commission staff  Supports the HR service delivery by professionalising the HR function and automating processes;

 Ensures open and efficient dialogue with staff representatives in order to guarantee adequate working conditions;

 Coordinates the delivery of services by the Administrative Offices;

 Collaborates with, provides services to and coordinates for the other Institutions a number of areas linked HR services and Staff Regulations.

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Part 1 - The

challenges ahead

The new College has clearly expressed its commitment to restore citizen's

confidence by demonstrating that EU can deliver on the big challenges facing EU

economies and societies. In 2015, DG HR will launch new initiatives in relation to

both organisational design and people management to provide concrete

responses to these political priorities, in line with President Juncker's Mission

Letter to K. Georgieva Vice-President for Budget and Human Resources.

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ATIONALISED WAY OF WORKING AND OPTIMISED RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR AN EFFECTIVE

,

EFFICIENT

,

TRANSPARENT AND OPEN

EU

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

With a view to be an even higher-performance organisation, DG HR will strive to

be outstanding in providing customer value, in aligning performance with political

priorities, and in streamlining rules and processes.

In that perspective, DG HR's role is key in

redeploying efforts and workforce to areas where

the Commission wants to focus on. In particular,

DG HR will assist the Vice-President for Budget and

Human Resources to assess the synergies and

efficiency gains and to draw conclusions for each

service by summer 2015 (

See Specific Objective I.1

).

DG HR will propose a new delivery model for the

HR function and to other communities, using Business Process Reengineering

(BPR) analysis (

See Specific Objective I.2)

.

Furthermore, the respect of the core ethical values enshrined in the Staff

Regulations is vital for ensuring credibility of the Commission in the eyes of the

citizens. DG HR will further clarify rules and provide practical guidelines for an

effective application of the principles of ethics and transparency (

See Specific Objectives III.1 & III.2

).

In addition, DG HR will strengthen Commission's partnership providing additional

services to EU Institutions and bodies for efficiency gains. It will also consolidate

its relationships with national public administrations through the EUPAN network

(

See Specific Objective

III.3

).

E

NHANCE

C

ORPORATE

T

ALENT MANAGEMENT WITHIN A SECURE AND ATTRACTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT TO INCREASE WORKFORCE PERFORMANCE

Our staff members are our most important asset and have always been the

cornerstone of the Commission's success. DG HR's fundamental role is to provide

the necessary conditions to enhance their performance and engagement.

An important priority for 2015 is therefore the development of an Integrated

Talent Management framework. This initiative will also cover the revamping of

existing HR policies of recruitment, learning development and career

management policies (

See Specific Objective II.1

) having due regard to diversity

(

See Specific ObjectiveII.2

).

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Our ambition is also to introduce an integrated

health and well-being programme including new

medical prevention policy and health enhancing

campaigns (

See Specific Objective IV.2

). Security of

staff will be reinforced inside and outside of the

workplace. Through enhanced security measures

and delivery of a modern Laissez-passer when

outside EU (

See Specific Objective IV.1

)

.

To achieve these ambitious challenges, DG HR set

up an HR plan focusing on efficient allocation of

resources,

smooth

succession,

attraction,

development and retention of the right talents.

In order to measure the success of a number of our efforts, we have selected

five key performance indicators which are presented next page.

As ever, I trust and count on the talents, commitment and enthusiasm of all staff

in our DG. And, as such, I look forward to another challenging and successful

year.

Irene SOUKA Director-General of DG HR

Integrated Talent Management Framework

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KEY AREA SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES

I. A new way of working

to deliver on the priorities of the Commission

I.1: Human resources are allocated to Commission priorities to

deliver maximum performance and added value Reduction of Commission wide "local overhead" functions

I.2: Efficient HR processes meeting staff and Commission priorities DGs' satisfaction with HR services

II. A corporate Talent

Management Policy aligned with

Commission priorities

II.1: Talents are assessed, developed, motivated, and redeployed through the Commission to best fit with political priorities.

II.2. A diverse and inclusive Talent Management that attracts and retains including attaining the target of 40% of female senior and middle managers.

Percentage of women in senior and middle management

III.Leading the way as a

transparent and open public administration

III.1. Managers and staff abide by the highest professional and ethical standards at all times

III.2. Staff Regulations implementing rules are clear and effectively applied

III.3. Collaborative and effective professional relationships with stakeholders and partners relevant for HR core services

IV.A secure and attractive

working environment

IV.1: Staff work in a secureworking environment Percentage of Staff satisfied with _{their workplace} IV.2. Staff work in an attractive working environment

HORIZONTAL ACTIVITIES

V. Policy Strategy and

Coordination for DG HR V.1: Sound planning and internal communication processes

VI. Local HR and

Administrative Support for DG HR and Shared Services

VI.1: Sound financial management, monitoring and reporting system, as well as an efficient internal control system

Random error rate on financial transactions

VI.2: Sound HR and talent management

VI.3: Local HR, financial and administrative support to the College, the European Personnel Selection Office, the Internal Audit

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Part 2 - Specific objectives for operational

activities

The Management Plan is structured along four key areas identified by management in DG HR in response to the political priorities set by President Juncker in the Mission letter addressed to K. Georgieva Vice-President for Budget and Human Resources.

These key areas correspond to the ABB activities as follow:

Key areas ABB activities

I. A new way of working to deliver

on the priorities of the Commission Participate in the efficient staff allocation

II. A corporate Talent Management

Policy aligned with Commission

priorities Recruit and develop staff in the Commission

III. Leading the way as a transparent

and open public administration

Ensure sustainability of the regulatory framework and effective implementation of the Staff Regulations

Manage stakeholders, communication and HR professionalism

IV. A secure and attractive working

environment

Provide safe, secure and attractive working conditions, incl. European Schools

The next sections will present the specific objectives for these four key areas, the result indicators measuring the direct and short to medium term effect of the DG HR's intervention.

The specific objectives will be reached by continuous professional management of HR core processes on the one hand, and a number of projects on the other. The latter are described in the main outputs sections for each specific objectives.

INTEGRATED

HR

P

ROCESS

M

ANAGEMENT

The organisation chart, HR policies, business processes, risk management and general activities of DG HR are organised following a HR Business Processes framework taking inspiration from the EMERY model covering the following HR processes.

o HR Steering processes (personnel policy, metrics and reporting),

o HR Core processes (workforce planning, organisational efficiency, recruitment, performance management, learning and development, career management, working conditions, internal communication and horizontal processes)

o Support processes (business process reengineering (BPR), HR professionalization, HR Information systems and stakeholder management).

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I. A new way of working to deliver on the priorities of

the Commission

I.1. Human resources are allocated to Commission priorities to deliver maximum performance and added value

The Commission is redeploying its efforts and workforce to the areas where the added value to the European Union can be the highest, in line with staff cuts which are ongoing and will last until 2017.

DG HR's role in the management of staff allocation will continue to be crucial in the upcoming year and in addition to already existing staff planning tools, DG HR will continue to look for synergies and efficiency gains in order to ensure that the Commission departments are fit to match the goals of the new Commission.

Re-organisation of services is an occasion to ensure

synergies and should also contribute to the Commission's staff reduction objectives. DG HR will assist the Vice-President for Budget and Human Resources to assess the synergies and efficiency gains and to draw conclusions for each service.

I.2. Efficient HR processes meeting staff and Commission priorities

DG HR co-steers the modernisation and rationalisation of the support communities in the Commission, together with SG, BUDG and the lead DG in charge. The first project planned for 2015 is the decision towards a new delivery model for the HR function, but other communities such as logistics, document management or communication/publication, IT and the finance community (finance/budget/accounting) will equally be analysed.

In addition, DG HR will provide Business Process Reengineering (BPR) analysis and support for implementation also outside DG HR, to improve HR processes in terms of effectiveness and efficiency, which should in turn allow, over time, for additional resources to be allocated to political priorities.

In this context, DG HR will continue to attach great importance to the further development of HRM Information Systems (HRMIS) that constitute the backbone of improved processes and professional decision making. In particular, it is expected that by the end of 2015 the current HRMIS vision and strategy set by DG HR and the Offices will be fully delivered, with their underpinning 100 projects and actions.

PRESIDENT JUNCKER'S MISSION LETTER TO K. GEORGIEVA VICE-PRESIDENT FOR BUDGET AND HUMAN RESOURCES

"During our mandate, I would like you to focus on further rationalising our ways of working and matching the allocation of human resources with our priorities"

"Concentrate on the continued improvement of processes and workflow especially in the HR domain."

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Specific objective I.1:

Human resources are allocated to Commission priorities to deliver maximum performance and added value

 Non programme-based Result indicators

Allocation of human resources to Commission

priorities Baseline Target

1. Reduction of Commission wide "local overhead" functions

7,7% 2014 <7.7% 2015

Source: Commission Job Screening

Main outputs in 2015 ( Very High priority High priority)

1. Develop human resources planning and allocation to ensure clear alignment between HR and business needs or political priorities. The Commission aims to reduce the resources allocated to administrative, support and coordination tasks which are performed at the local level, i.e. in DGs.

 Develop HR plans fully integrated in the strategic planning and resource allocation processes;

 Further develop data collection methods and tools, allowing precise information on staff competences, jobs, and use of allocations;

2. Ensure optimal organisation of Commission's services facilitating assimilated policy delivery and identify possible synergies and efficiencies gains.

Assess the synergies and efficiency gains and draw conclusions for each service by summer 2015.

Provide DGs with advice on Organisational Design and Development in the context of reorganisations

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Specific objective I.2:

Efficient HR processes meeting staff and Commission priorities

Customer Satisfaction: The HR delivery model aims at a professional and efficient implementation of HR policies across the DGs, responding to the political priorities of the Commission as well as to the specific customers' needs.

Customer Satisfaction indicator score is a weighted

average of sets of indicators including: Baseline Target

1. DGs' satisfaction with HR services

(% High or Very High satisfaction)

New - >66% 2015

2. Staff Satisfaction with HR services 72% - 75% 2015

Source: Dedicated survey

Resource savings: Savings through shift to new HR delivery model, through Business Process Re-engineering and process automation.

Baseline Target

1. Estimated Savings in terms of FTEs (all types of jobs)

New - 40 2015

2. HR Ratio/ Ration of HR staff versus the total Commission's population.

1:29 - decrease 2015

Estimated savings are only based on BPR and process automation, as the new HR delivery model will not immediately generate efficiency gains after its implementation, expected for the second half of 2015.

Source: Monitoring through DG HR staff tables and DG screening job listing

1. Modernise support services and rationalise the delivery model for HR community, to increase efficiency and provide a better service (making use of Business Process Reengineering in the HR community and engage discussion on BPR in other Commission functions to serve political priorities).

As a result the following outputs will be delivered in 2015:

Decision & implementation to switch to a new service delivery model for the HR function;

 BPR Full Reviews of 4 HR processes in DG HR - BPR Self-assessment reviews of HR processes not covered by a full review;

 Extension of BPR services to the entire HR community;

2. Support HR business processes, reporting and performance measurement through

modern information systems and HR analytics.

As a result the following outputs will be delivered in 2015:

HR Reporting & HR business intelligence (including a roll-out to DGs of reporting platform for dashboard);

 Additional standard HR reports directly available in SYSPER (increase from 12 reports to 35 reports covering 80% of business needs);

 Bring IT systems in line with the new delivery model and BPR action plans;

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II. A corporate Talent Management policy aligned with

Commission priorities

Our staff is our most important asset and has always been the cornerstone of the Commission's success. DG HR's fundamental role, as a horizontal service, is to ensure the necessary conditions for this success.

II.1. Talents are recruited, assessed, developed, motivated, retained and deployed to best fit with political priorities

In 2015, DG HR efforts will be focused on developing an integrated Talent Management framework at Commission level.

This framework will be used within the whole Human Resources Management Cycle to prepare the future of the Commission (forward planning and recruitment) and to implement the career management process (appraisal, competence development and mobility).

Fig.1. Integrated Inclusive Talent Management Framework

Beside the development of this Talent Management framework, DG HR will review policies and processes for recruitment, learning development and career management.

II.2. A diverse and inclusive Talent Management that attracts and retains talent including attaining the target of 40% of female senior and middle managers.

In the development of this Talent Management framework DG HR will keep diversity as a key principle during the whole HRM cycle, in particular with regards to gender and geographical balance with a special emphasis on the gender balance for managers.

PRESIDENT JUNCKER'S MISSION LETTER TO K.GEORGIEVA VICE-PRESIDENT FOR BUDGET AND HUMAN RESOURCES "During our mandate, I would like you to focus on the following:

 Maintaining high standards in recruitment

 Improving staff mobility and their skills

 Developing a corporate talent management policy

 Coordinating the personnel and administrative policy

By the end of our mandate, I would like us to achieve 40% of female senior and middle management in the Commission. I will also ask you to pay particular attention to gender equality in the recruitment process and throughout the career"

Hearing K. Georgieva Vice-President for Budget and Human Resources by European Parliament "We have to continue to build the attractiveness of an EU career"

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Specific objective II.1:

Talents are recruited, assessed, developed, motivated, retained and deployed to best fit with political priorities

 Non programme-based Result indicators1

Effective Talent Management: An effective talent management aims at fulfilling Commission needs in terms of competency of staff. It includes the following HR processes: Recruitment, Learning & Development, Mobility, Appraisal and Promotion and Staff engagement.

The indicator of effective talent

management is a composite result of a set

of key indicators including: Baseline Target

1. Recruit Talents

DGs' satisfaction with new recruitments. New - > 50% 2015 Average duration of recruiting process

(Working days).

26 days 2013 22 days in

75% of the cases

2015 Average "exploitation rate" of the

Commission quotas in the EPSO reserve lists. (12 months after publication)

4 competitions, between 96% and 106% 2013 90% 2015 2. Develop Talents

Satisfaction Rate “5 Stars” with learning actions

87% 2013 87% 2015

Success rate in tests/exams following learning activities.

New - >60% 2015

Satisfaction of managers with impact of learning actions undertaken on competence of staff.

New >70% 2015

Percentage of newly appointed senior managers attending and completing the development programme

70% 2014- 80% 2015

3. Retain & deploy Talents

Overall staff mobility1 _20%

(Average 2011-2012-2013)

2014 20% 2015

4. Motivate Talents

Level of satisfaction of staff 2015

Source: EPSO e-RL database (1) Sysper, Staff Survey 2015 (2&3), HR information.

1 _{Target defined on the basis of the current framework. The target will be reviewed in the}

context of the development of the Integrated Talent Management Framework

1. Integrated Talent Management Framework

Define an integrated Talent Management Framework at the corporate level in the Commission covering the whole Human Resources Management Cycle.

1 _{Result indicators will be developed and improved in the context of the new corporate Talent}

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2. Revamping the existing HR policies and processes. Recruitment

 Develop an integrated talent recruitment strategy, covering the selection and recruitment of management and non-management staff in terms of staff types (Officials, Temporary Agents, Contract Agents, etc), function groups (AD, AST, AST/SC, entry grade vs higher grade), and profiles (specialist vs generalist);

 New framework contract for Interim Staff;

Learning & Development: adoption and implementation of:

a new learning and development strategy with the goal of helping the Commission to be a knowledgeable, skilled, flexible and networked organisation; a new Induction programme for newcomers, including mentoring;

 a new Learning Management Information System;

 a new talent management programme for managers and accompanying tools;

 Implementation of the Business Process Re-engineering action plan for Learning & Development process

Career management: Identify and grow talent, accompany and facilitate mobility of staff and managers. Adoption and implementation of

Guidelines for unsatisfactory performance (Article 51);

 Revised internal mobility policies;

 Revised implementing rules for Contract Agents;

 Use development centres for senior managers, provide guidance on mobility of other managers.

Implement a new policy on senior management, middle management and adviser functions focused on attracting the right talent and taking into consideration the changed Staff Regulations.

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Specific objective II.2:

An inclusive talent management that attracts and retains diverse talent including attaining the target of 40% of female senior and middle managers

Diversity: The level of diversity is measured in % of woman in management positions, as well as the geographical balance of staff.

Baseline Target % of women in senior and middle management (1) - 40% 2019

Successful recruitment of Croatian citizens

(as % of the recruiting target)

66% 2014 100% 2018

(1) To be determined in the 2015-2019 Communication on equal opportunities

Source: (1. 2. 3. Sysper)

Adoption and implementation of a Communication on Equal Opportunities strategy 2015-2019.

 Progress towards the achievement of Croatian nationals recruitment targets and monitor the Commission's capacity to attract candidates on a broad geographical basis.

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III. Leading the way as a transparent and open public

administration

DG HR's role as a guardian of the general principles of our regulatory framework will remain the dominant pre-occupation in the coming year together with the extension of partnership with institutions and Member States. The specific challenge in the year 2015 is set out in the following specific objectives.

III.1. Managers and staff abide by the highest professional and ethical standards at all times

The respect of the core ethical values and obligations enshrined in the Staff Regulations and is vital for ensuring respect and credibility of the Commission in the eyes of the citizen.

The major policy objectives for 2015 will be the adoption of a new Decision on Outside Activities and new Guidelines on the use of Commission ICT services and equipment. In addition, the planned reviews of the existing Guidelines on Gifts and Hospitality and the Guidelines on whistleblowing

will take place. Continued emphasis will be placed on targeted awareness raising and training, including the launch of an e-learning module, all of which will be carefully monitored. The related administrative procedures will be further simplified.

To be effective, staff must also be fully aware that reported failures to comply with the high standards of ethics and integrity will be followed up attentively and sanctioned appropriately where misconduct is established. These decisions are communicated as widely as possible in the interests of transparency, prevention and deterrence.

III.2. Staff Regulations implementing rules are clear and effectively applied

Provide fast and clear guidance on the Staff Regulations in order to ensure compliance and effective implementation in the Commission.

III.3. Collaborative and effective professional relationships with stakeholders and partners relevant for HR core services

DG HR will enhance collaboration with stakeholders and partner by extending HR services to Institutions, in particular, HR Reporting services and in playing an enhanced role within the EUPAN Network in the framework of the priorities identified within the EU Semester to modernise national public administrations. Finally, DG HR

will contribute to the successful implementation of the HR legal frameworks, including by ensuring coherent administrative practices in the agencies.

PRESIDENT JUNCKER'S MISSION LETTER TO K. GEORGIEVA VICE-PRESIDENT FOR BUDGET AND HUMAN RESOURCES

"Our principles: ethics and transparency: We must abide by the highest possible professional and ethical standards at all times.

I want the European Commission to lead the way as a modern, efficient and transparent public administration, open to all input that helps us deliver work of a consistently high quality, in full independence and impartiality.

Working in partnership for Europe: The Commission’s partnership with the other EU institutions and the Member States is fundamental. Respect for the principles of better regulation will be at the core of the work of the new Commission. When we act, we will always look for the most efficient and least burdensome approach"

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Specific objective III.1:

Managers and staff abide by the highest professional and ethical standards at all times

 Non

programme-based

Result indicators

Ethical Behaviour: The impact of DG HR actions in the domain of the management of ethical behaviour is measured by the result of preventive and enforcement actions.

Baseline Target

 Preventive actions:

1. % of staff who are aware of / know ethics and discipline policy and rules

67% 2013 70% 2015

2. Number of DGs receiving trainings and presentations

New - 15 2015

 Investigation & Discipline actions:

% of internal timeline indicators respected New - 80% 2015

Source: Targeted surveys end 2015 & IDOC statistics

Foster a value based culture in which the observance of ethical standards becomes an intrinsic part of the corporate image and of the professional life of Commission staff members.

Enhance preventive measures through increased targeted awareness raising providing guidance on rules and procedures. The following outputs will be delivered in 2015:

 Update of the implementing rules on ethics: adoption of new decision on outside activities, adoption of new guidelines on the use of ICT equipment, revision of the guidelines on gifts and hospitality and the guidelines on whistleblowing;

 Implement a single one-stop shop electronic approval system in order to simplify the overall processing of declaration or request for authorisation: 2 new ethics modules in Sysper (publications, public office);

 Develop awareness raising actions: launch of e-learning course for all staff, dissemination of IDOC Annual Activity Report for prevention actions.

Enhance investigation and disciplinary process. The following outputs will be delivered in 2015:

 Case handling ensuring effective compliance with Staff Regulations;

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Specific objective III.2:

Staff Regulations implementing rules are clear and effectively applied

 Non

programme-based

Sound decisions in reply to complaints on the Staff Regulations

More clarity and clearer communication will result in an increased understanding about the existing rules positively impacting the number of

complaints

Baseline Target

 Proportion of appeal decisions of the Appointing Authority annulled by the Court

21%(10/48) 14% (5/36) 2012 2013 Maintain low level 2015

Source: DG HR internal monitoring

Provide clear guidance on the regulatory framework

Legal Helpdesk is an essential tool to support in an effective manner HR services on the Staff

Regulations to ensure its compliance. Baseline Target

 Satisfaction with Legal Helpdesk service

Assistance of the Helpdesk meets my business needs & assistance makes me feel confident in meeting challenges

94% 2014 >94% 2015

Source: DG HR internal monitoring

Better & Faster Regulation - Improving clarity and coherence of the legal framework governing staff rules

 Review Staff Regulations implementing rules with a view to simplify and to ensure a fair and coherent application of the Staff Regulations by Commission services, through the adoption of legally sound decisions, which will successfully stand up to judicial scrutiny

 Provide staff with an easier way to consult all regulatory provisions derived from the Staff Regulations by grouping them by articles or chapters (DGEs, Decisions, relevant conclusions, guidelines);

 First studies to be launched according to the new Staff Regulations and possible requests from the working party on the Staff Regulations.

 Create a task force to enhance the decisional making process of all HR regulatory projects.

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Specific objective III.3:

Collaborative and effective professional relationships with stakeholders and partners relevant for HR core services

Stakeholder satisfaction: The effectiveness of services delivered to stakeholders & partners will be measured through their level of satisfaction.

Baseline Target Agencies:

Number of ex ante agreements for adoption of Staff Regulations implementing rules.

New - 8 2015

Satisfaction of Agencies with services and management of the 'helpdesk' function

77% 2014 >80% 2015

Institutions: Number of service level agreements on HRMIS signed with new clients

New - >2 2015

Source: DG HR information

HR Internal Communication to enhance change management and closer cooperation beyond existing structures and to build staff commitment in the organisation.

As a result the following outputs will be delivered in 2015: Internal HR Communication Strategy

 Communication Plan in support of new Commission in place and implemented

 HR Internal Communication for a Collaborative way of working: My IntraComm business vision 2015-2017;

 Revamped websites 'My IntraComm and 'My HR' Intranet;

 Review report published on use of internal social media

.

Institutions

 DG HR extends the scope of HRMIS services provided to other EU institutions at the request of the stakeholders (in particular HR Reporting services);

 Enhance HRMIS offer towards other EU institutions, by means of improved governance and providing the needed support, training and coaching (to be integrated in the SLAs).

EUPAN & relations with Member States, candidate countries & internationals organisations

 Play an enhanced role within the EUPAN Network in the framework of the priorities identified within the EU Semester to modernise national public administrations.

 Contribute to consolidate and possibly develop the place and role of the Commission in the relationships with its counterparts in Member States in charge of public administration, candidates countries, the UN and AU.

Agencies

 Contribute to the successful implementation of the HR legal framework including via coherent administrative practices.

Social Dialogue

 Resources agreement with Trade Unions and Staff Associations (OSPs).

HR Professionalisation: Upgrading our capacity to deliver HR solutions through the management of the professionalisation of HR staff.

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IV. A secure and attractive working environment

A safe, secure and fulfilling working environment is the key to the successful motivation, development and performance of staff. Our ambition in this area for the coming years will be to maintain and further increase the quality of the work environment whilst reinforcing effective protection against new threats in a period of scarce resources.

IV.1. Staff work in a secure working environment

With the situation with regard to security threats in the world becoming increasingly complex, the Commission decided on 1 October 2014 to mandate the member of the Commission responsible for administration to reinforce security measures already in place in the Commission. DG HR will, in 2015, review the security legal framework and will adapt its overall security measures to this context by implementing an ambitious plan on “Enhanced security measures” to effectively protect persons, information and assets.

The Commission’s internal security policy seeks to ensure that, in all its places of activity, people, assets and information are adequately protected against risks to their security. Security policy supports the Commission in executing its mandate and meeting its institutional and legal obligations, including its duty of care towards staff. It also contributes to business continuity.

IV.2. Staff work in an attractive working environment

The Commission increased the duration of service of its civil servants. More years of service for the European Officials create a real incentive to support healthy individuals in a healthy work environment. DG HR will review the existing integrated package of health-enhancing and medical prevention initiatives, the measures for the positive social integration of the individual and his/her family, and individual support for staff and their dependents in difficulty.

The provision of schooling for their children at a European School is an important element for candidates and for many staff members already working in the Institutions. The Commission is very active in ensuring that schooling system remains a benefit for its staff. The overcrowding of the European Schools in particular in Brussels has raised a number of pedagogical and safety issues and the Commission insists that host countries take their responsibilities in assuming the provision of the necessary infrastructure. In Addition, DG HR will ensure that the sharing of schooling costs between all Institutions and Community EU bodies is fair and efficient.

Finally, DG HR will reinforce the relationships with former staff by implementing social actions towards former staff as well as Active Senior initiative within Commission.

PRESIDENT JUNCKER'S MISSION LETTER TO K.GEORGIEVA VICE-PRESIDENT FOR BUDGET AND HUMAN RESOURCES

"During our mandate, I would like you to focus on ensuring a secure working environment"

Hearing K. Georgieva Vice-President for Budget and Human Resources by European Parliament

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Specific objective IV.1:

Staff work in a secured and safe working environment

Security Indicator: The effectiveness of security actions is measured as the cumulative results of preventive, detective and corrective security measures and ultimately for the staff as the number of incidents that occur.

Composite result of a set of key security indicators

incl. Baseline Target

1. Satisfaction of customers with the service of the Duty Office with services provided - % of calls with spontaneous positive feedback

65% 2014 70% 2015

2. Advices delivered to Commission mission performers % of missions to high-risk destinations receiving travel advice.

New - 100% 2015

3. Availability of the RUE system to guarantee that Commission staff can exchange information at RESTREINT UE level in a secure environment

99.5% 2013 99.5% 2015

Source: 1. Evaluation linked to "follow-up calls", 2. HR.DS.2 report, 3. RUE system

Security

Adopt new security rules to provide sound legal framework and to implement effective measures for the enhanced protection of persons, information and assets. Implement a plan on "Enhanced security measures” to respond to the current threats.

 Carry out security training activities

Provide entitled EU Staff with a well-recognised and accepted Laissez-Passer for travelling on missions outside the EU

Implement by November 2015 a new machine-readable EU Laissez-Passer (LP): travel document determining status as an EU official when travelling for missions or when residing outside the EU, if assigned to a Delegation or posted with an international organisation.

Luxembourg site

Move of Commission services out of the Jean Monnet Building and relocation to another building.

 Review site agreement with Luxembourg authorities.

 Resource Directors’ Luxembourg Initiative to ensure a quality Commission presence in Luxembourg. This initiatives aims at connecting DGs to offer attractive working arrangements and development perspectives and to share and pool resources and expertise between DGs to increase efficiency in times of staff savings

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Specific objective IV.2

Staff work in an attractive working environment

 Non programme-based Result indicators2

Attractiveness Indicator includes the level of staff

satisfaction, and the level of sick leave. Baseline Target

1. % of Staff satisfied or very satisfied with their workplace

71% 2013 >73% 2015 2. Reduction of sick leave absence rate 4,3% _{(Q1 &Q2)}2014 decrease 2015 External factors: Staff satisfaction in the work place greatly depends on actions taken at DG level.

Source:(Sysper 2, Staff Survey 2015)

Foster health of staff enhancing their engagement and performance through the Fit@work' initiative 2014-2019

The initiative includes enhancements to preventive and occupational medicine; psychosocial risk assessment; a sport and fitness campaign; better coordination/signposting of support services for staff in difficulty; and a greater focus on providing training, guidelines and support to managers.

The following outputs will be delivered in 2015

Fit@work : the Commission's health and well-being Policy 2014-2019

 New Medical prevention policy;

 Health–Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) sports/fitness campaign;

 Sickness absence management - guidelines and training for managers;

 Management guidelines on dependencies;

 Implementation of the BPR action plan on Medical Examinations and Sick leave Management processes;

Officials Retirement

Policy on officials retirement including departure

Working conditions

 Adopt Commission decision on teleworking & review part-time policy;

 Revised Commission Decision on leave;

 Implementation of the BPR action plan on working conditions process;

 New overtime module.

European Schools

 Re-launch the negotiations with the Belgian authorities – in close cooperation with the Sec Gen of the schools – with the aim of reaching an agreement on new premises in Brusselsso that all eligible parents get a place for their children.

 Pursue the objective of a better cost sharing of the financing of the EU schools with other Institutions and Community bodies (ECB, EIB, EIF, ESM, EIOPA) with the aim to reduce the contribution from the EU Budget.

2 _{As this represents a new focus and approach, a new set of indicators will need to be developed}

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Part 3 - Specific Objectives for Horizontal

Activities

V. Policy Strategy and Coordination for DG HR

ABBACTIVITY

6. Policy Strategy and coordination

Financial Resources 0

Human Resources 21 (3%)

Our planning and policy steering activities give the necessary impulse to the policy definition, preparation and implementation in order to achieve the overall mission of our DG within the time-scales laid down. In order to stronger promote the development of a strategic planning culture within the DG, one objective for 2015 is the setting up of an integrated monitoring for the DG including deadline control and relevant indicators.

Specific objective V.1:

Further enhance DG HR's steering, planning and internal communication processes in order to ensure an effective way of working together and engage the staff of our DG

 Non

programme-based

Performance measurement: An effective coordination of HR activities results in the capacity to measure and communicate on the performance of the organisation.

An indicator of the quality of the Management Plan and the related communication is the fact that DG staff understands how their work fits in the work of the DG

Baseline Target Understanding of Management Plan: % of DG HR

staff confirming they see a clear link between their job and the objectives of their DG

83% 2013 _(Commission85%

average)

2015

Source: Commission Staff Survey 2015 – results for DG HR

Manage and continuously improve the process of Strategic Planning and Monitoring.

 Implementation of internal communication activities within DG HR regarding the implementation of the changed Staff Regulations (Set up and update relevant communication channels for all target groups);

 Review the results indicators for key HR processes with a customer orientation

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VI. Local HR and Administrative Support for DG HR and

Shared Services

ABBACTIVITY

7. Management of the Directorate-General for Human resources and security

Financial Resources 0

Human Resources

Management of the Directorate-General for Human resources and security

65 (8%)

Provide local HR, financial and administrative support to the College, the European Personnel Selection Office, the Internal Audit Service

65 (8%)

 staff assigned to Local HR services for IAS, EPSO and Cabinets and

 seconded staff to TFGR and EU-CERT.

The activities cover HR and financial support for DG HR itself as well as for the clients receiving shared services from DG HR (at present the Cabinets, the European Personnel Selection Office, the Internal Audit Service of the Commission and the Support Group for Portugal). In addition, the DG manages several service-level agreements with other Institutions and EU bodies, notably the EEAS for the provision of administrative services as well as HR information system solutions.

We aim at ensuring a sound and efficient management of human and financial resources at our disposal, in line with the priorities and objectives set out in this Management Plan, and an appropriate internal control system. In doing so, we want to provide optimal customer orientation.

The local HR function is closely associated with the corporate processes and contributes to the respective policies by elaborating and testing initiatives at local level, providing feedback and hands-on experience, and assisting in the corporate roll-out. There is a clear onus on DG HR to lead the way when it comes to meeting the Commission's corporate challenges regarding human resource management. This means that our efforts will focus on developing robust and useful HR solutions to the challenges of the Commission in the context of staff and budget reduction. Notably, in 2015 DG HR will officially roll out its local Talent Management Strategy.

In terms of financial services, DG HR in 2015 will recentralise a large part of the

financial circuits in the Financial Unit, to ensure better quality and control, more

coherence and to generate efficiency gains. Furthermore, DG HR will modernise and

streamline its existing SLAs with non-Commission bodies, to align it with the

Commission-wide guidance on the charge-back process to be endorsed by the ABM Steering Group.

Finally, DG HR will make the monitoring of the areas of procurement and anti-fraud a priority. In addition a specific effort will be dedicated to improve the control and governance framework of European Schools to ensure reliability of financial information.

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Specific objective VI.1:

Ensure a sound financial management, monitoring and reporting system, as well as an efficient internal control system in DG HR

 Non programme-based

Optimal Financial Management results in an optimised use of staff in establishing budget, committing and disbursing budge, as well as in procurement while responding to operational needs in line with the legal requirements and best practices.

Composite result of a set of key financial

indicators incl. Baseline Target

 % of ex-post controls with unacceptable

results (based on a random sample) New1 2013 <2% 2015

 % of payments within contractual delays 94% 2013 >95% 2015  Number of critical / very important audit

recommendations overdue by more than 6 months

1 2013 0 2015

Source: DG HR database of ex-post controls / ABAC data warehouse / Audit systems GRC and RAD

Optimise financial management: Recentralise a large part of the financial circuits in the Financial Unit, to ensure better quality and control, more coherence and to

generate efficiency gains taking into account the costs and benefits of controls

 Implementation of the revised financial circuits

 Improve procurement process and planning through centralised monitoring (Reduce number of "bridge contracts" to ensure business continuity to 0)

 Streamlined SLAs (Bring existing SLAs in line with available Commission-wide guidance on the charge back process or discontinue the agreements – at least 85% of agreements in 2015)

Improving the control and governance framework of European Schools to ensure reliability of financial information.

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Specific objective VI.2:

Ensure a sound HR and talent management by effectively and efficiently recruiting, developing, assessing, supporting and empowering DG HR staff to achieve their full potential in the pursuit of the DG's objectives.

Optimal HR Management results in an optimised use of staff in providing local HR services covering the whole HRM cycle while responding to operational needs in line with legal requirements and best practices.

Composite result of a set of key HR indicators

incl. Baseline Target

 Vacancy rate (officials and temporary

agents) compared to Commission average 6% 2013

Below COM average

2015  Mobility rates for staff <2 years and >10

years on the job <5%

 Share of female managers in the DG

(MM and SM) 31% 2014 40% 2019

 Staff Opinion Survey results for questions

related to 'effective use of skills' New -

Above COM

average 2015

 Sick leave rate in the DG compared to

Commission average 5,1% 2013

Below COM

average 2015

Source: Sysper & HR Reporting & Staff Opinion Survey

Analysis of DG HR existing talent and development needs: Carry out further analysis of existing talent and competency needs, connect with talent management framework and HR Plan; develop targeted HR measures (L&D, mobility, succession planning).

The following outputs will be delivered in 2015:

 Strategic HR Planning for DG HR (Approval by DG HR and implementation)

 Proactive and inclusive Talent Management Framework for staff in DG HR (Official roll-out; design, implementation and regular evaluation of the different measures).

 Develop a competency framework and development programme for different staff profiles in DG HR (inventory of existing competency on current jobs, targeted L&D measures by profile, assessment of potential).

 Proactive and inclusive Talent Management and competency framework for staff in DG HR (Official roll-out; implementation and regular evaluation of different

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Specific objective VI.3:

To provide local HR, financial and administrative support to the College, the European Personnel Selection Office, the Internal Audit Service

Optimal Local HR Service results in an optimised use of Service Level Agreement in providing local HR services covering the whole HRM cycle while responding to

operational needs in line with the legal requirements and best practices. The level of general satisfaction with the local HR

services of Unit HR.R.2 is measured as the Baseline Target % of "very satisfied" and "satisfied" staff with the

local HR services provided to Cabinets 91% 2013 93% 2015 Source: Specific satisfaction survey

Maximising customer satisfaction with the provision of local HR, financial, logistics and administrative management. Ensure that the new Cabinets under the Juncker' Commission are optimally supported so that the new mandate starts smoothly. Effectively support the IAS with their reorganisation and review the SLA to ensure a solid customer service. Provide good customer service based on the SLA with EPSO

 Strategic HR Plans for the Cabinets, IAS and EPSO (Implementation)