HR Strategy

In accordance with the HRS4R guidelines, the following two organizational units have been established to ensure the implementation of HRS4R:

• Steering Committee
• Working Group

THE STEERING COMMITTEE

The Steering Committee is responsible for monitoring the implementation of HRS4R. The HRS4R Steering Committee at LSU guides, implements, and monitors the HRS4R. It develops and updates the Action Plan, oversees its implementation, and ensures alignment with LSU’s strategic goals. The committee regularly reviews progress, engages stakeholders, allocates resources, and ensures compliance with relevant policies. It fosters continuous improvement, maintains comprehensive documentation, and prepares for external reviews. By coordinating communication, providing regular updates, and promoting best practices, the committee enhances researchers’ working conditions and career development, contributing to the university’s overall excellence and reputation.

This committee consists of:

• The vice-rector of studies (J. Požėrienė)
• The vice-rector of science (E. Jasinskas)
• LSU Labor Council representative (R. Kreivytė)
• Head of HR Department (I. Staškevičiūtė-Butienė)
• Delegated representatives of R1-R4 (K. Pužas, V. Balčiūnienė, M. Mickevičius, I. Valantinė)

WORKING GROUP

The HRS4R Working Group at LSU implements and monitors the HRS4R. It executes and coordinates actions from the HRS4R Action Plan, regularly monitors progress, and reports to the Steering Committee. Engaging with stakeholders at all levels (R1 to R4), it gathers feedback through focus groups and surveys. The group facilitates communication, provides support and training, and addresses implementation issues. It maintains comprehensive documentation and fosters continuous improvement through capacity-building activities. The group also prepares for external reviews by compiling documentation and coordinating with stakeholders, ensuring effective implementation and a productive research environment at LSU.

The Working group is composed of persons who are directly responsible for the implementation of HRS4R:

• Representative of the HR Department (R. Sinkevičienė)
• Representative of the Knowledge and Innovation Transfer Department (A. Vengalė)
• Representative of the Science and Doctoral Department (E. Zakarauskienė)
• Representative of the International Relations Department (T. Kukenys)
• Representative of the Communication and Marketing Department (Ž. Slauskis)
• Specialist of quality and strategy monitoring (Ž. Žukauskė)