Strong research institutions are built over years through excellent research, shared values, and people who help others grow.

At CELSI, nurturing talent is one of the three pillars of our mission. We believe that investing in researchers, encouraging collaboration, and creating opportunities for professional growth are essential for building an independent, resilient, and internationally recognised research institute.

Only by developing people can we fulfil our broader mission: pursuing academic excellence through innovative labour research and contributing reliable evidence for better public policies.

This commitment is reflected in the appointment of Monika Martišková as CELSI's Deputy Director.

Monika has been part of CELSI for many years and is among the institute's longest-serving researchers. Throughout that time, she has helped shape CELSI not only through her research, but also through her leadership, mentorship, openness to collaboration, and unwavering commitment to academic excellence, research integrity, and continuous learning.

Her ability to connect people, support colleagues, and help develop the next generation of researchers has made her an indispensable part of CELSI's growth.

Her appointment recognises these contributions while also reflecting our confidence in the future of CELSI and the next stage of its development.

Congratulations, Monika, on this well-deserved milestone. We wish you every success in your new role and, above all, that your optimism, collegial spirit, and enthusiasm continue to inspire our team as we work together to advance prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable labour markets and strengthen the community of labour researchers across Europe.

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