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HR Excellence in Research

The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers and Action plan in the Warsaw University of Life Sciences based on the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers

The mission of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) is to serve the economic and intellectual development of Polish society with special emphasis on rural areas, the food industry, and the environment in a broad sense. The university is committed to maintaining the highest level of research, education, and implementation of research results. The basis of identity and the success of the university are values such as professionalism, attention to quality, diligence, and innovation.

Therefore, the signing of the declaration of support for the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, as one of the first twenty Polish universities, was not only applying the recommendations of the European Commission, but it was also the means to fulfill the mission of the university. SGGW fully recognizes the need to create attractive working conditions so that the scientists employed by the University are motivated to work actively, both in the domestic and international research environment, and that the university is seen by potential international scientists as a strategic partner for cooperation and an attractive place to work. Thus, SGGW will be able to create new, strong research teams and use modern research infrastructure to improve the quality of research and education, as well as increase international competitiveness. Thus, SGGW will accomplish its mission and implement its development strategy.

On 19 May 2017 The European Commission has awarded the “HR Excellence in Research” logo to SGGW.

Action taken before 2017 at the stage of applying for the HR Excellence in Research logo

  • 13 of May 2015 – the Rector appoints the team responsible for preparing the Strategy for Human Resources Management for Scientists and Action Plan in Warsaw University of Life Sciences (the Team). The Team consists of the representatives of the Rector, Chancellor, and all groups of employees and doctoral students;
  • September 2015 – the Team conducts an analysis of the rules and requirements indicated by the EC and CC;
  • September-December 2015 – the Team conducts an analysis of existing national and SGGW internal regulations concerning the matters relevant to compliance with the EC and CC
  • December 2015 – the Team prepares a survey to assess the extent to which SGGW staff consider that the rules of the EC and CC are implemented at the university.
  • January-June 2016 – the above anonymous survey is conducted among university employees and Ph.D. students. The survey is sent to all employees and doctoral students, approximately 10% respond. The results are considered to be an addition to the internal analysis of existing national and SGGW internal regulations;
  • July-August 2016 – the Strategy for Human Resources Management for Scientists and Action Plan in Warsaw University of Life Sciences are developed; it includes a list of recommendations that will help to obtain the HR Excellence in Research logo. The Strategy and Action Plan are created based on a Gap Analyses (the results of an internal analysis of existing national and internal SGGW regulations and survey results). In the above survey, the implementation of each EC and CC rule was evaluated on a scale from 0 to 5. Answers in the questionnaire: “0”, “1” and “2” were considered to be negative, and in the Action Plan three groups of activities were distinguished:
    most urgent – rules compliance with which was evaluated as negative by more than 30% of answers (only 3 rules)
    urgent – rules compliance with which was evaluated as negative by 16% to 30% of answers
    less important (and not requiring action) – rules compliance which was evaluated as negative by less than 15% of replies.
  • 24 October 2016 – The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers and Action plan in the Warsaw University of Life Sciences based on the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers is adopted by the SGGW Senate
 

Implementation of activities under the Strategy in 2017-2021

As part of the implementation of HRS4R for 2017-2021, SGGW has undertaken a number of activities in accordance with the Strategy’s guidelines to support the academic community.

Appointed:

  • Rector’s Representative for Equal Treatment
  • Coordinators for Equal Treatment
  • Rector’s Commission for Counteracting Discrimination
  • Coordinators for the Gender Equality Plan
  • Ombudsman for Bullying
  • Rector’s Commission for Counteracting Bullying
  • Rector’s Representative for Students with Disabilities

Adopted:

Established:

WePoint: Welcome Information Package

Implemented:

Important documents and information

The Process of (OTM-R) Open Transparent Merit-Based Recruitment for Academic Positions on the basis of the Competitive Hiring at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) – Guidelines

The academic and professional promotion process – Guidelines

HR Logo – Rector’s Report 2017-2023

Internal Review-Revised Action Plan 2022-2025

Internal Review-Revised Action Plan 2019-2021

Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment (OTM-R) Checklist

Good practices leading to implementation of OTM-R Policy at Warsaw University of Life Science – SGGW

More information:

European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers

The Human Resources Strategy

Ministry of Science and Higher Education

International Research Projects Office