R&D firmly believes
that properly resourced and flourishing experimental facilities are essential
to the fulfilment of the mission of the JRC. However, it appears that
laboratory facilities of JRC are currently the subject of staff cuts even as
the future JRC scientific strategy is being discussed.
R&D has recently been contacted by some colleagues concerned about their
future role - R&D always believes in maintaining an open and constructive
dialogue with the hierarchy and has already intervened to protect and assist
our colleagues. We understand the need to prioritise resources but change
must always be managed with dignity and respect for the individuals concerned,
at the same time ensuring their expertise and experience is used in the best
interest of the service. A roll out of the mobility market, an idea
initially proposed by R&D, would be a concrete tool to achieve these ends
in cases where changes are really unavoidable.
We strongly encourage you to contact us if you feel you may be affected by any
organisational changes and need our help or advice. We can be most effective
when we work together to get the full picture. R&D will ensure that no one
gets left behind!