Geneva isn’t the easiest place to find reasonably-priced accomodation. However, strict laws do exist to regulate rents, of which you may not have been aware when you signed your lease. In order to inform you of your rights and ensure you’re paying the correct amount, the Staff Council is organizing a townhall with a lawyer…
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Our statement on the Secretary- General legacy | Notre intervention sur l’héritage du Secrétaire général
On Monday morning the Secretary-General addressed the staff, extolling his achievements, including with Umoja and mobility. Please find here our reply statement made at the townhall. While recognizing the organization’s achievements, it covers his legacy, including difficulties resulting from Umoja, the offshoring of administrative jobs, the challenges created by the new mobility policy and the poorly designed…
Message from the UNOG Staff Coordinating Council Well-being & Health Club – Message du Conseil de coordination du personnel de l’ONUG Club Santé Bien-être
With the start of Autumn, let’s stick to our resolutions from last year and take care of our well-being through the practice of one or more activities offered by the United Nations Well-being & Health Club (le Club Santé Bien-être). In addition to Pilates classes, you can exercise your joints, pursue correct posture through Postural…
Staff meeting on new office space, your post adjustment, and improving flexible working arrangements | Réunion générale sur le nouvel espace de bureau, l’indemnité de poste, et l’amélioration des modalités de travail flexibles
Thank you for attending our last townhall. We have a number of new and important issues to discuss with you. Post-adjustment survey Professional staff will shortly be asked to complete a survey on their spending patterns. This will determine the level of post adjustment, which accounts for almost half your salary. What should you know…
Meeting for staff who cycle or would like to cycle to work – Tuesday 27 September | Réunion pour les fonctionnaires cyclistes ou qui aimeraient le devenir – Mardi 27 septembre
During e-biking day we met with a number of you who cycle to work and heard your concerns with regards to commuting by bike. We are keen to discuss this with you further; to this end we invite you to a meeting on Tuesday 27 September at 11.00 a.m. in Room V. The aim of…
Sunday afternoon – Jazz party at the UN Beach restaurant | Dimanche après-midi – Jazz party au Club de la plage ONU
Not to be missed ! The UN Music Club kindly invites you to join the jazz party this Sunday 25 September, as of 1.00 p.m. throughout the afternoon, with smooth, swinging and latin performances of the UN Music Club Jazz Group (full band and vocalist). Great food and drinks are available. Entrance is free…
I move for my health | Je bouge pour ma forme (II)
Following the success of the past three years, the Sports Commission of UN Staff at Geneva will re-edit the initiative: “Re-start a physical activity carefully” with three slots per week. This programme is mainly addressed to persons who do not do exercise (or not any more) and are only waiting for a push to practice…
Staff meeting on offshoring of administrative jobs from Geneva, our pension fund and Swiss nationality | Réunion générale sur la délocalisation des postes administratifs, la Caisse des pensions et la nationalité suisse
As we return to work following the summer holidays we have a number of important issues to discuss with you. Global Service Delivery Model The Department of Management at UNHQ is proposing to centralize administrative functions that lend themselves to be performed in a shared service environment, in two global locations. This may or may…
Come and test electric bikes in the Palais grounds | Venez tester le vélo électrique dans l’enceinte du Palais
As you are aware, the city and canton of Geneva have been taking measures to discourage use of cars and encourage use of bikes and public transport, with consequent impact on commuting times. In recognition of this, the Staff Council has decided to organize an electric bike open day, enabling staff to try out different…
Theatre Club starts again on Tuesday 20 September | Le Club de théâtre reprend ses activités le mardi 20 septembre
The United Nations Theatre Club in Geneva starts again on Tuesday 20 september 2016. Join our fun club and release the artist within. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday from 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. in French, with warmups, improvisation exercises and other rewarding preparatory activities with a drama professional who will direct us: Cécile Bellet…