Social security

• We know that an inspiring and stimulating environment is created where diversity is present. Therefore, the faculty's doors are always open to all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, origin, sexual preference, etc.
• We do not tolerate any form of discrimination at ECON MUNI. If you become the object or witness of any unwanted action, you have the opportunity to effectively defend yourself or help protect others.
• We help where it is needed.

Documents and tools that the university and ECON MUNI use to promote equal opportunities and that are updated on a continuous basis:

• MU Gender Equality Plan 2022-2024
• Code of ethics
• Support for parents with children
• Part-time work
• Flexible working hours
• 6-8 weeks of holiday
• Return grants
• Psychological counselling for students and employees
• Events for employees and family members
• Teiresiás Centre – support centre for students with special needs
• (In)Equal Opportunities (only in Czech)– a documentary about women scientists, produced in collaboration between MUNI, Mendel University and Thermo Fisher Scientific

• We support flexible forms of work and create conditions that help parents and those who take care of others balance their work and family responsibilities.
• Parents can place their children in the ELÁNEK MUNI children's group Komenského or in other facilities of the ELÁNEK network.
• On the ECON MUNI premises, you will now find two changing counters on the 1st floor to the right and left of the stairs, toilet type “immobile”.

• The so-called Recognized Parental Period (“UDR”) has been in place since 2013, and the university has taken measures to take your new life situation into account. A student who is on maternity and parental leave or a student on parental leave can make use it this period, but it is not mandatory.

We provide equal opportunities to job applicants, support diversity and seek to create a work environment that meets individual needs. We are proud of holding the HR Excellence in Research Award awarded by the European Commission and in our recruitment process we follow the principles of the European Charter and the Code of Conduct for Researchers

Selection procedure at ECON MUNI are regulated by the MU Selection Procedures Regulations and Faculty rules, are open, transparent and follow the principle of evaluation based on the results achieved.

• Sexual harassment is a very serious form of inappropriate behaviour and is not tolerated at Masaryk University.
• Any conduct with sexual overtones without the other person's consent is unacceptable.
• We provide advice to victims, witnesses and those accused of sexual harassment.
• In dealing with sexual harassment the university applies the following principles: available help, protection of the victim, prevention of bias, and maintaining objectivity and confidentiality.
• ECON MUNI supports an environment where it is natural to say No to such activity and behaviour.

   

Where to seek help

• You can contact the persons from the faculty: Mgr. Petra Ježová or Mgr. Ing. Ondřej Špetík, Ph. D. or turn to someone you trust.
• The contact persons are also available to those who have been accused of harassment and feel they have been unfairly harmed by the allegations.

Tips

Absence of consent

• All types of sexual violence share the denominator and that is the missing consent.

Myths and reality

• There are many false myths around sexual violence.

Gender sensitive communication

• Gender sensitive language is one that does not ridicule, vilify or discriminate against anyone based on gender identity, gender expression, sexuality, or any social or physical characteristics.
• Infographics (only in Czech)
• NKC Handbook – How to do gender sensitive communication in the institution (only in Czech)