We have posted the following jobs on our careers page
Two job opportunities at UNISDR – Programme officer – web management, P-3; Communications Office – P-4
Internal Communication Manager based in Geneva (M/F), Louis Dreyfus Commodities
CH-Operations Communications Manager, Nestle (Vevey)
Good luck!
An interesting event from Web Analytics Wednesday for those working in the online communications field – this event focuses on the analysis of web-based communications:
Join us on the 27th of January 2010 for the first Web Analytics Wednesday of the year sponsored by HIPPARCOS and FinScore.
On the agenda (to be confirmed):
* Opening words
* Business case by Swisscom: Web Personalization
* FinWEB: Online and offline become 1
* Discussion and networking
We will be happy to welcome you at this event.
Location: Forum Crédit Suisse – Rue de Lausanne 17 – 1201 Geneva
Only 1 minute far from the train station
Time: 17h00
An interesting event on human rights reporting presented by CSR Geneva:
Corporate Human Rights Reporting: An Analysis of current trends
Dr. Liz Umlas and Salil Tripathi will discuss some recent trends in human rights reporting, highlighting selected examples of innovative reporting on the subject, as well as key areas where further work is still needed.
Guest speakers: Dr. Liz Umlas, author of a recent report on corporate human rights reporting and independent researcher specializing in human rights and Salil Tripathi, Policy Director of Institute for Human Rights and Business in London, internationally recognized specialist in the field.
The talk will be moderated by Tony Burgener, Director, Senior consultant at Burson-Marsteller in Geneva.
When: On Wednesday, 13 January, 2010, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Where: First floor of the Restaurant La Broche – Salle la Combourgeoise, 36 rue du Stand, 1204 Genève, Tel. 022 321 22 60 –www.restaurantlabroche.ch
How to get there: Tram: 1 and 15 – “Stand”and several buses. If car needed, free private parking next to restaurant.
Entrance fee: CHF 15.—including networking cocktail
Registration compulsory (limited space): info@convergence-durable.org
Please mention if you would like to stay for dinner – delicious roasted meat on the spit or vegetarian option available.
Following the publication of the The MacLeod Review, which stated that British firms needed to improve engagement levels to improve business performance, the British Government’s Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has launched a new campaign called: ‘People InterAction’.
The aim of the new campaign is to inspire action in employee engagement amongst employers of all types and sizes, clearly highlighting the link between effective internal communications and business success.
More about the MacLeod Review >
More about the People InterAction campaign >
Melitta
Next year, the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva will be running a course in International Negotiation:
Executive Master in International Negotiation and Policy-Making >
A nine month – part-time – degree-granting programme – October 2010- June 2011
Use the link above for more information.
Melitta
Many thanks to the 40+ participants who attended the GCN Christmas Apéro last night. It was a fun evening with good company and great food.
We have posted a few photos of the event on the left hand column of this page. You may also view them on our Flickr page.
Thank you also the International University in Geneva for their sponsorship.
We take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support. We wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Look out for our next lunch event on 22 January 2009.
Best wishes,
Patricia, Melitta, Glenn, and Vincent
We have plenty of communicators signed up for our xmas apéro – it’s still not too late!
Details as follows:
When: Tuesday 15 December 2009 at 18.30
Where: Lola, Rue de Richemont 7-9, Paquis (Next to Le Comptoir restaurant)
Format: No presentations or speeches – just socialising and networking!
Places are limited, so please register as soon as possible>>
View website for drink & food selections. To view map click here>>
Trams: 13 & 15 Môle
Dear Communicators,
A year has passed since our official launch as the Geneva Communicators Network. In 2009 we organised 4 lunch events and 2 apéros and our network has grown to over 600 members. To celebrate this milestone we would like to invite you for a Christmas drink on Tuesday 15 December at the Lola bar in the Paquis, Geneva.
When: Tuesday 15 December 2009 at 18.30
Where: Lola, Rue de Richemont 7-9, Paquis (Next to Le Comptoir restaurant)
Format: No presentations or speeches – just socialising and networking!
Places are limited, so please register as soon as possible>>
We look forward to seeing you there.
New communication jobs in Geneva are up on our career page
Intern – Assistant Writer/Editor – MSF International, Geneva
Media Relations Director, Geneva region
Assistant Director of Corporate Communications, Geneva
Good luck!
Many thanks to the 40+ participants who attended the GCN lunch event today on Crisis Communication in the Social Media Age. We would like to thank the speakers, Tony Murdoch and Raj Rana for their valuable contribution. If you would like further information or a copy of the slides, you can contact them directly on www.theworstcase.com .
Many thanks also to Andy Andrea, Director of Communications at the HD Centre, for giving us the opportunity to use such a great venue and the International University in Geneva for their sponsorship.
We have posted a few photos of the event on the left hand column of this page. You may also view them on our Flickr page.
As mentioned, our next event will be another networking apero early December to celebrate our one year anniversary as the Geneva Communicators Network.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Patricia, Melitta, Glenn, and Vincent