Progressive Workplace
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Reykjavik University is a progressive and demanding workplace that attracts ambitious and enthusiastic individuals who are focused on success.
- The employees of Reykjavik University aim high, emphasise quality, work towards constant improvement and seek creative means of achieving outstanding results.
- The work is challenging and inspiring, the organisational chart is clear and responsibility goes hand in hand with authority.
- Performance criteria for all jobs within RU are clearly defined while at the same time all employees are given ample opportunity to develop and structure their own areas of responsibility and have an impact within the University.
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Recruitment
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Reykjavik University meets the demands made by its strategy by recruiting the best qualified individuals in the relevant fields
- Reykjavik University sets high standards regarding the education, achievement and practical experience of its staff and makes use of professional recruitment procedures.
- We seek highly qualified individuals from all over the world and look to the professional contacts of our employees to help us find and attract suitable applicants.
- Evaluation committees review the work of newly appointed academic staff and positions are awarded on the basis of professional appraisals.
- Reykjavik University observes the European code of conduct on the recruitment of academic staff.
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Performance Appraisals and Salaries
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Reykjavik University offers competitive salaries and consistent feedback.
- Salaries at Reykjavik University are competitive with salaries in the general employment market and at other universities. Principles of equality are observed in all salary-related decisions.
- Performance evaluations are systematically conducted. Appraisal interviews and other procedures are used in order to communicate and discuss the outcomes of performance evaluations.
- Deans and other administrators have decision making authority regarding compensation, and every effort is made to link compensation and other rewards with actual performance.
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Promotion
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The RU promotion system encourages research activity, progressive teaching methods and dynamic collaboration with the business and industry.
- Academic promotions are awarded on the basis of the professional appraisal of evaluation committees.
- Reykjavik University's human resource strategy is that key-personnel in academic departments should be strong researchers and dynamic teachers with good connections with industry and the community.
- The University respects and values academic freedom in research.
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Development
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Reykjavik University sees work at the university as a constant challenge which empowers the individual both professionally and personally.
- Employees have the opportunity to learn and grow through their work and receive support for formal study and continuing education.
- Continuing education is tailored to the needs of the individual but there is a special emphasis on training academic staff in progressive and dynamic teaching methods.
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International Workplace
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Reykjavik University is an international workplace.
- Reykjavik University is an attractive workplace for Icelandic as well as foreign employees and employment at the University is not conditional upon being a resident of Iceland.
- Reykjavik University supports its staff in developing and maintaining international relations.
- The University aims for a marked increase in staff exchanges with universities abroad.
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Principles of Equality
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Reykjavik University and equality is observed in all policy and management decisions
- Principles of gender equality are observed in all decisions concerning salaries and other terms of employment and the University is committed to following recognised procedures for monitoring developments in this area.
- Recruitment and promotion emphasise equality and equal opportunities for men and women and care is taken that frames of reference, criteria, wording and decision making are equally beneficial for both sexes.
- Maintaining a gender balance is regarded as important and special measures to this effect are not seen as contravening Reykjavik University's equality strategies.
- Sexual harassment is not acceptable at RU, and this is reiterated also in the University's code of ethics.
- The equality strategy mentioned above is currently a memorandum of understanding and will be further developed through objectives and measures defined during the academic year 2007-2008.
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Balance and Quality of Life
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Reykjavik University is a family-friendly workplace that supports a healthy lifestyle.
- Employees are encouraged to take advantage of the flexibility offered by the academic environment and to take proper vacations. Performance is more important than number of hours worked.
- Reykjavik University supports all staff in taking responsibility for their families. An optimal fit between work and personal life is an important quality of life.
- Reykjavik University supports its employees in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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A Model University
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Reykjavik University is managed with the aim of becoming a role-model and an example that other progressive universities can look to
- Reykjavik University is a privately operated university and this is beneficial to RU employees when it comes to effective management, agility and flexibility.
- Reykjavik University formally monitors the views and opinions of its employees through regular surveys and makes every effort to retain valuable staff members.
- Reykjavik University is one community with solid collaboration across departmental boundaries and efficient channels of communication.
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Workplace Culture and Values
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The work environment at Reykjavik University is characterised by positive attitudes, entrepreneurial spirit and respect for all co-workers.
- Reykjavik University wants all its employees to look forward to coming to work every day and wishes to remain a model workplace where job satisfaction and success go hand in hand.
- The values of Reykjavik University are ambition, agility, courage and integrity and these serve as guiding principles for administrators and staff in their decisions and communications.
- Reykjavik University emphasises integrity and its code of ethics plays an important role in all everyday activity.
- Reykjavik University strategy is to become first-choice for those who seek academic employment in Iceland.
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