Benefits and perks at CERN
Learn about the 16 benefits and perks CERN offers its employees.
Adoption leave
Special leave for adoption.
Maternity leave
Special leave for maternity.
Paternity leave
Special leave for paternity.
Home Leave
Available for some Staff Members.
Child allowance
Financial allowances for child support.
Family allowance
Financial allowances for family support.
Infant allowance
Financial allowances for infant support.
School fees support
CERN provides support for paying school fees.
6 weeks' paid holiday
Employees benefit from 6 weeks' paid holiday annually.
2 weeks' Christmas Shutdown
The organization observes a 2-week shutdown period during Christmas.
Crèche facilities
CERN's site has creche facilities that can be used by all personnel.
CERN Clubs
Access to various clubs including music, sports, photography, and yachting.
Annual leave
Employees are entitled to annual leave of 2.5 working days per month of service.
On-site amenities
On-site bank, kindergarten, post-office, travel agency, library, three restaurants, and free parking.
CERN Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS)
CERN has its own health insurance to safeguard members against financial consequences of illness, accidents, and maternity.
Flexible working hours
Possibility to purchase additional leave to allow for some flexibility in working hours. Reference working week is 40 hours.
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