A listening unit is available to all LIRIS members to help them express any concerns they may have about their well-being at work. The aim of this unit is to offer a sympathetic and attentive ear. Its aim is to put in place solutions to resolve any difficulties brought to light, which may be of a material or human nature (conflicts, disputes, harassment, difficulties at work, etc.).

Who to contact:

• Emmanuel Dellandréa (emmanuel.dellandrea [at] ec-lyon.fr, Associate professor HDR, École Centrale de Lyon, IMAGINE team, Bât E6, Écully)
• Sylvie Cazalens (sylvie.cazalens [at]liris.cnrs.fr, Associate professor, INSA Lyon, équipe BD, Bât Blaise Pascal, LyonTech Campus de la Doua)
• Iuliia Tkachenko (iuliia.tkachenko [at] univ-lyon2.fr, Associate professor, Université Lumière Lyon 2, IMAGINE team, Bât C, Bron Campus)
• Florence Zara (florence.zara [at] liris.cnrs.fr, Associate professor HDR, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Origami team, Bât Nautibus, LyonTech Campus de la Doua).

In a more general way, if you are a witness to or victim of harassment, discrimination, or any other form of violence, please know that you are not alone and that solutions exist. Here is a summary of the contacts you can turn to for assistance, in addition to the listening unit of the LIRIS.

Listening, Reporting, and Mediation Units

These services serve as your primary point of entry.

Their members are trained in listening and providing support.

Their mission is to inform you of your rights, guide you, and handle reported situations.

• For staff affiliated with INSA de Lyon: The "RESPECT" unit is dedicated to combating discrimination, harassment, and violence. Contact: Cellule d'écoute, d'accompagnement et d'information (INSA)

• For staff affiliated with CNRS: A national reporting unit is in place to receive and process cases of violence, harassment, and discrimination. Contact: Cellule de signalement du CNRS

• Concerning Lyon 1 staff: The University offers an online form to report all situations of violence, harassment, and discrimination. Contact:discrimination harcèlement & violences sexuelles à l'Université

• Lyon 2 staff: The Listening and Support Unit ensures confidentiality throughout the entire process. Contact: By email to the unit

Occupational Health: An Essential Resource

Often overlooked, occupational health is a key resource.

Occupational health physicians are bound by absolute medical confidentiality.

They can assess the impact of your working conditions on your health (stress, anxiety, burnout...), advise you, and, if necessary, recommend adjustments to your workstation.

Consulting occupational health is your right.

• For staff affiliated with INSA de Lyon: The INSA Health Centre houses preventive medicine. Contact: Centre de Santé INSA Lyon

• For staff affiliated with CNRS (DR07): The prevention and occupational health service is at your disposal. Contact: Médecine du travail CNRS - DR07 (access via the CNRS intranet)

• For staff associated with Université Lyon 1: The Staff Occupational Medicine and Health Service (SMSTP) for the Science Sector handles this matter. Contact: Location and information online

• For individuals associated with Ecole Centrale: You can contact the Health and Prevention service at Centrale Lyon. Contact: Information available online

Scientific research itself addresses these issues.

Recent work, such as that of Täuber et al. (2022) on the importance of "breaking the silence" or Joxe (2024) on the dynamics of "dependence and vulnerability" inherent in doctoral supervision, highlights the need for a healthy and safe working environment for all.