HR Award

HR Excellence in Research Award

Moravian Business College Olomouc (MVSO) received the prestigious HR Excellence in Research Award, granted by the European Commission, in October 2020.
In 2023, the university successfully completed the Internal Review (also referred to as the Interim Assessment) and is now preparing for the next Internal Review and the subsequent Site Visit, which are part of the Renewal Phase of the award process.

The institution has incorporated the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter & Code) into its everyday institutional practices. By obtaining the award, MVSO joined the community of research institutions that adhere to European standards in researcher care, open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment (OTM-R), and a high-quality working environment.

The HRS4R Working Group, composed of representatives from academic staff, management, and administration, has been gradually complemented by new members to strengthen its expertise and operational effectiveness. The group continuously works to align institutional practice with the principles of the Charter and Code, also reflecting feedback from staff collected through internal surveys (see Methodology of the GAP Analysis).

Based on these findings, the Working Group developed a new Action Plan
2023–2026, defining specific measures to ensure continuous improvement
and full alignment with the 20 updated principles of the revised European Charter
for Researchers (2024).

  • Maintaining the HR Excellence in Research Award represents for MVSO:
  • increased prestige and international recognition,
  • integration into the European network of research institutions,
  • strengthened attractiveness as a partner for international researchers, and
  • continuous improvement in human resources management and staff development.

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