Larry Marshall puts pen to paper to put the facts straight

CSIRO boss, Dr Larry Marshall,
 putting some facts straight.

Last week CSIRO shared some plans with staff, in the same spirit of openness that we developed our Strategy, plans which included exiting some of our climate work, and it’s important to get some facts straight so I’d like to directly address some of the incorrect reporting by media.

Firstly the overall number of people in CSIRO is projected to be unchanged at the end of a two year period, however up to 350 people may lose their positions as we change the focus of our work program. Some people will be redeployed or reskilled and some will be made redundant and those final figures are not yet determined. CSIRO has a well-established and respectful process when changes are made.  People are advised early, as was done last Thursday, updated as soon as details are available, as is continuing this week, and consulted on how best to implement decisions.

Read this piece by CSIRO Chief Executive, Larry Marshall -“Correcting the Public Record on Changes at CSIRO.”