{"id":8895,"date":"2026-06-03T13:00:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T11:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unionsyndicale.eu\/?p=8895"},"modified":"2026-06-24T12:59:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T10:59:05","slug":"note-on-epso-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unionsyndicale.eu\/en\/note-on-epso-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking the EPSO Exam on Your Work Computer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-2 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The Union Syndicale F\u00e9d\u00e9rale (USF) has issued a note addressing the organisation of EPSO competitions on work computers and the related implications for staff. The document sets out the union\u2019s position on this practice, highlighting key concerns regarding working conditions, equal treatment, and the appropriate use of institutional resources.<\/p>\n<p>As EPSO continues to adapt its selection procedures, including through digital formats, questions have arisen about the suitability and consequences of requiring candidates to use their personal equipment. The USF note contributes to this discussion by outlining potential risks and considerations that should be taken into account to ensure fair and transparent conditions for all participants.<\/p>\n<p>This publication aims to bring clarity to the issue and to support informed dialogue between staff, institutions, and stakeholders on how EPSO competitions should be conducted in a way that respects both staff rights and organisational responsibilities. The letter is also sent to the Director of EPSO, DG-HR and DG-DIGIT on behalf of Union Syndicale Bruxelles<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/unionsyndicale.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/USF-NOTE-EPSO-COMPETITION-ON-WORK-COMPUTERS.pdf\">Read the letter from USF here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/unionsyndicale.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/USB-NOTE-EPSO-COMPETITION-ON-WORK-COMPUTERS.pdf\">Read the letter from USB here.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After the letter, Union Syndicale Bruxelles received the answer from Director of EPSO, Mr. Olivier Salles that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/unionsyndicale.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/260616-EPSO-Reply-to-USF-on-use-of-corporate-laptops.pdf\">you can read here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_large\"><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium with_line width_50 thick_3 style_solid color_primary align_center\"><div class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-2 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EPSO competition work computers: USF raises concerns on staff rights, working conditions, and fairness in EU recruitment procedures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8894,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[70,68],"tags":[],"dossier-special":[],"class_list":["post-8895","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en","category-working-conditions"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Taking the EPSO Exam on Your Work Computer? 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