Chère famille, cher(e)s ami(e)s de Jay, Le cataclysme de la disparition d’un être cher s’abat sur une famille, l’incompréhension, l’injustice , la révolte, le hurlement intérieur et la non acceptation sont les sentiments que nous partageons, à des degrés divers, selon la proximité de l’amour, de l’amitié et de l’admiration que nous lui portons. Ces…
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Staff party photos now online
We enjoyed hosting you in such numbers at the staff party on Friday. The photos are now online and can be viewed here. Heartfelt thanks to the movers, electricians, security agents, musicians, sound and light technicians and caterers who ensured the smooth running of the event. Please share with us any feedback and photos you may have…
Photos from the children’s party
It was fantastic see so many of you at Wednesday’s children’s party (featuring Sonia Grimm) and on behalf of the UNOG Staff Coordinating Council, we hope you and your children enjoyed the show. The photos are now online and can be viewed here. We would like to thank all those who expressed their appreciation for a very…
2011 Staff party featuring Kassav
We are pleased to announce that this year’s staff party, brought to you by the UNOG Staff Coordinating Council, will be headlined by creole music sensation Kassav’ (watch their video). The party, which takes place on Friday 9 December, will also feature the World Music Project (more info), DJs and for the first time ever,…
Registration now open for Children’s Christmas party
The Coordinating Council of the United Nations Office at Geneva is pleased to organize for its staff member’s children, the traditional children’s end of year. This year this will take place on Wednesday 30 November from 1.30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Children between 4 and 8 will be welcome in the early afternoon at the…
Townhall on internal justice, Wednesday 9 November at 1.45 p.m.
We are organizing a special townhall on Wednesday 9 November at 1.45 p.m. in Room 12. Do you wish to contest a decision made against you by the Organization or do you need legal advice? Are you a victim of harassment? Are you looking for an informal way to resolve problems in the office? Or…
Our meeting with the Secretary-General
Following the townhall on Monday 17 October, the UNOG Staff Coordinating Council met privately with the Secretary-General to discuss his proposals for reforming the United Nations. We informed him that while we did not oppose reform, such reform should be carefully thought through to ensure it benefited the organization, its staff and member states. To this end…
Change management at the UN
Earlier this year the Secretary-General established the Change Management Team and tasked it to “challenge barriers and push for improved effectiveness and coherence” in the Secretariat. Concretely, this team will look at how the organization can undertake reforms in programme effectiveness, human resources, information and communication technology, procurement and common services, innovation in the business…
Staff talent show
We know the UN’s got talent and this year we’re out to prove it. For that reason, the 2011 staff party, which takes place on Friday 9 December, will feature a staff talent show. You will have three minutes to dazzle your colleagues with your artistic brilliance by showcasing a talent, alone or as a…
Staff survey on the retirement age and related pension issues
The United Nations and the specialized agencies are considering whether to change the age at which you will have to retire, as well as other matters, such as how to reduce the effect of currency fluctuations on your pension. We feel it is important that they consider your views. To this end, we would be…