Human capital

BY VIRTUE OF HUMAN RESOURCES, THE SCHOOL EVOLVES

Community of the University of the Arts

The Iceland Academy of the Arts is a creative community that is a leader in the creation and dissemination of knowledge in the arts. At the University of the Arts, all jobs are an important part of the formation of the learning community, and strong human resources are a prerequisite for the lively and vigorous work that characterizes the school.

Employee selection

We are looking for staff who show responsibility and professionalism in their work, work independently, show initiative and develop with the changes that occur in the work environment. It is open to diverse projects and challenges, is solution-oriented and enjoys cooperation.

The principle of recruitment is that jobs are advertised as available for applications. The University Act 63/2006 and the rules of the Iceland Academy of the Arts on the granting of academic positions apply to recruitment, promotion and assessment of the qualifications of academic staff.

When welcoming new staff, the emphasis is on explaining projects, responsible roles and supporting adaptation to culture in such a way that staff enjoy their work from the beginning.

Equality

Efforts are made for the learning community to be made up of a diverse student and staff group The Academy of Arts has formulated an equality plan that has been confirmed by the Equality Office.

The University of the Arts is an equally paid workplace and it has response plans for bullying and sexual and gender-based harassment and violence.

Career development

The work of the University of the Arts is based on the expertise and skills of the staff. Efforts are made to build the knowledge and skills of the staff by providing opportunities for professional development, including work in a diverse and international environment in mind. Staff are supported through grant funds, with support for studying at LHÍ, Eramus professional development plan and regular education and training.

Health and Wellness

Emphasis is placed on an encouraging work environment based on reliable and regular feedback, a health-promoting work environment with actions that support staff for physical and mental cultivation and good morale, where emphasis is placed on staff opportunities for cooperation and togetherness in a formal and informal way.

With a flexible working environment, we strive to create conditions that enable employees to harmonize the requirements of work and private life as much as possible. In order to fairly accommodate staff, LHÍ has formulated rules on flexibility in work and unpaid leave intended to ensure equality.

At the University of the Arts, there is a working safety committee that works in accordance with the law on occupational health and safety.

Communication and participation in the LHÍ community

Emphasis is placed on constructive communication that is characterized by respect. At LHÍ, the code of conduct applies that all staff and students must work according to.

Staff are kept informed about the school's issues, are invited to participate in strategic planning and consulted on issues that concern their areas of expertise.

It is emphasized that staff have good access to managers and are confident in the tasks and areas of responsibility that belong to them. Employee interviews are held at least once a year.

An annual survey is submitted to measure attitudes towards work, the work environment and well-being at work, and its results affect policy in human resources at any given time.

Retirement

Retirement due to age is at 67, but in exceptional cases can be later. Efforts are made to provide increased flexibility when retirement approaches, such as with a reduced employment rate or changed work duties.