HR Award

Moravian Business College Olomouc (MVSO) was awarded the prestigious HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission in October 2020.

In 2023, the university successfully completed the Internal Review (also known as the Interim Assessment) and entered the renewal phase of the award process. MVSO is currently preparing for the next Internal Review and the subsequent Site Visit, both of which form part of the award renewal procedure.

The institution has embedded the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter & Code) into its daily operations and institutional culture. By obtaining the award, MVSO joined a community of research institutions committed to European standards in researcher support, Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment (OTM-R), and the provision of a high-quality working environment.

The HRS4R Working Group, consisting of representatives of academic staff, university management, and administrative departments, continuously oversees the implementation of these principles. Over time, the group has been expanded with new members to strengthen its expertise and enhance its effectiveness. Its activities are also guided by feedback collected from employees through internal surveys (see Methodology of the GAP Analysis).

Based on the outcomes of these surveys and evaluations, the Working Group developed a new Action Plan 2023–2026, setting out concrete measures to ensure continuous improvement and full compliance with the 20 updated principles of the revised European Charter for Researchers (2024).

For MVSO, maintaining the HR Excellence in Research Award means:

· increased prestige and international recognition,

· active participation in the European network of research institutions,

· enhanced attractiveness for international researchers and research partners,

· continuous improvement of human resource management processes, and

· ongoing support for staff development and professional growth.

Steering commitee

Name Position Stage Management Line/Dpt.
Ing. Štefan Kolumber, Ph.D. - Leader of the Research Rector R2 MVSO
Ing. Tomáš Jelínek, Ph.D.

Vice-rector for R&D and Innovations

 R2 MVSO
RNDr. Ida Wiedermannová, MBA Vice-rector for Pedagogical Affairs, Chief Operations Officer R1 MVSO
Mgr. Jitka Lidaříková Vice-rector for External Relations MVSO
Mgr. Michaela Koutná  Project Manager MVSO

Working Group

Name Position Stage Department Line/Dpt.
Ing. Tomáš Jelínek, PhD Vice-rector for R&D and Innovations R2 MVSO
Mgr. Markéta Vítoslavská HR specialist  MVSO
Mgr. Ing. Bc. Kamila Svobodová Methodology specialist / Researcher MVSO
Mgr. Michaela Koutná  Project Manager MVSO
doc. Ing. Jindra Peterková, Ph.D. Researcher, Department Manager, Expert Guarantor R3 MVSO
doc. Ing, Adam Pawliczek, Ph.D. Researcher, Department Manager, Expert Guarantor R3 MVSO
doc. Ing. Martina Pavláčková, Ph.D. Researcher, Department Manager R3 MVSO
Ing. Jaroslav Škrabal, Ph.D. Researcher, Expert Guarantor, Department Manager R2 MVSO
PhDr. Jan Lavrinčík, Ph.D. Researcher, Department Manager R2 MVSO

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The above-mentioned activity of obtaining the HR award is a part of a project realised at MVSO and endorsed by the Operational Program science, research, education, “Development of capacities for research and innovation at Moravian Business College Olomouc”, call 02_18_054, regional project number CZ.02.2.69/0.0/0.0/18_054/0014592.

The aim of the project is the innovation of strategic directing of MVSO in line with the conditions of the European Charter and the Codex for researcher behaviour and obtainment of the HR award. Key objectives of the project are the development of internal assessment criteria at MVSO, development of strategic management of international cooperation in the area of science and research and popularisation of science and research outcomes, including the development of competencies of researchers necessary for achieving these objectives. 

Project Timeline: 1/10/2019 – 30/9/2022