ENS de Lyon obtains the HRS4R label

On 22 March 2019, ENS de Lyon received the "HR excellence in research" label (HRS4R) from the European Commission for its European HR strategy for researchers. The objective of the HRS4R is to improve the practices of research organizations and institutions in the field of recruitment and the work environment of researchers. By adopting the HRS4R, ENS de Lyon has put into place a continuous improvement strategy aimed at implementing the recommendations of the European Charter for researchers and the Code of conduct for the recruitment of researchers. The action plan developed by ENS de Lyon includes 53 measures, divided into 4 areas: Ethical and professional aspects Working conditions Ten departments at ENS de Lyon are involved in implementing these measures. In terms of research ethics and professional responsibility, several measures have already been included in the HRS4R action plan of ENS de Lyon, such as the ethics training modules offered to doctoral students as part of their curriculum. Other training modules include conferences on ethics in the research sector; the setting up of an inter-institutional Ethics Committee at the Université de Lyon; the teacher and teacher-researcher welcome booklet, that contains information on occupational health and safety, but also on training, research, teaching and quality of life at work. Other steps will be put into place as part of the overall project for data retention and enhancement of research work.