Terms of employment

The university offers attractive terms of employment. Read more about your salary, working hours and vacation, allowances and reimbursements, and the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO).

New staff

Have you just started at the university? The university provides useful tips to help you get started as a new employee.

Health

Would you like to know more about working safely and healthily? Read further about how to handle illness, pregnancy, disabilities, and mental well-being.

Help, support and complaints

If you need assistance with HR matters or wish to file a complaint, you can find more information and contact details here.

International staff

Find out about the advice and services offered to all international employees and guest researchers at Leiden University.

Learning and development

The university offers various opportunities to use and develop your talents. Under Learning and Development, you will find more information about training opportunities, peer coaching, and career guidance.

HR Policy and code of conduct

On this page you will find information about HR policies, leadership, employee participation, and safeguarding our integrity.

Performance and Development Interviews

GROW: Conversations about Results, Development, and Well-being. Explore the GROW toolkit, the GROW development menu, and the GROW microlearnings.

Social security and insurances

Want to know more about social security and insurances? Here you will find answers to your questions about insurance, pensions, and unemployment.

Social safety

Have you experienced or witnessed inappropriate or unacceptable behavior? Read about what you can do yourself and which support lines are available.

Recruitment and selection

On this page you will find all the information and tools regarding the recruitment and selection of new employees.