The deliverable elaborates upon the preparatory work for the HR policy as outlined in the E-RIHS PP (2020), in accordance with Article 10 of the Recruitment Policy of the E-RIHS Statutes. This document encompasses the strategy pertaining to the staffing plan (E-RIHS ERIC Human Resources Strategy). It also includes the strategy policy related to the principles and values applicable to all personnel engaged with ERIC (E-RIHS ERIC Human Resources Policy) and the delineated recruitment procedures (E-RIHS ERIC Human Resources Recruitment Procedures). E-RIHS ERIC Staff Rules, which will also include working conditions and career development prospects, and the regulation of secondments, including in-kind contributions recognition, will be part of subsequent deliverables.