The following new job openings have recently been posted on our careers page:
Many thanks to the 40+ participants who ventured out today to discover their communication styles at our GCN Lunch Event. Thank you also to Henri Gauthier of Sequoia for his excellent presentation. It was an interactive event to end the week on a positive note. Thank you also the International University in Geneva for their sponsorship.
We will be distributing a copy of the slides to those who attended. If you would like to contact Henri directly for any further queries you can reach him at henri.gauthier@sequoia.ch.
View the photos of the event on the left hand column of this page or on our Flickr page.
Look out for our next event in May.
Bon week-end,
Patricia, Melitta, Glenn, and Vincent
New job openings in the Geneva area have been posted on our careers page:
We are pleased to announce our first event of 2010.This time we are bringing you a special workshop for your personal and professional development.
Title: Discover your communication style
Date and time: Friday 29 January 2010, 12h30 -14h00
Fee: CHF 10.- for light lunch and drinks
Location: International University in Geneva, Plaza floor, ICC building, Rte de Pré-Bois 20, Geneva (Map). Parking available (To get to the University, park in the underground parking section G, take the lift to the ground floor, enter the building, turn left, and take the lift “G” down to the plaza level. You will exit directly on the University floor).
Registration: please register – click here>>
Seminar description: Have you ever wondered what kind of communicator you are? How can you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and consequently of others? How can you adapt yourself to the preferences of others and optimize your communication?
Mr. Henri Gautier, Founder and associate at Seqouia will facilitate the workshop to help you assess your communication strengths and weaknesses.
We look forward to seeing you there!!
Thanks to the International University in Geneva for the venue sponsorship.
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