New Salary System Implementation at ETHZ in 2008

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This lecture discusses the challenges faced in implementing a new salary system at a university, focusing on the changes made in Zurich and EPFL. The speaker explains the complexities of the salary system, the delegation of competencies, and the simplification of engagement conditions. The lecture also covers the importance of communication between managers and employees, the restructuring of career paths for scientists, and the impact on different categories of staff. The decentralization of the salary system, adjustments based on experience and performance, and the psychological aspects of the new system are highlighted. The speaker addresses the transparency of evaluations, the distribution of salary increases, and the challenges faced in ensuring fairness and acceptance among employees.