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What is a Wellness Facilitator, and what are the skills required to help people? We answer these questions here, and also the big question, why would you want to be a Wellness Facilitator! Details
In my first article, we talked about the “back office” and its importance to companies. I also mentioned “outsourcing”. There is no way to talk about the back office without relating it to outsourcing, and vice versa. This article, therefore, looks at outsourcing in more detail; types, advantages and disadvantages, and the latest numbers of this high-value market. Details
This is a series of articles on trading and law. In this piece, GBN looks at the skills and experience required by a trading contract professional. Others in the series will examine the importance of Swiss law in international trade, and the most common disputes that can arise in the sales of goods contract under Swiss law. Details
A compliance officer is one of the most important jobs in the financial industry, just as essential, if not more so than the better-known positions of investment bankers, analysts, and wealth managers. Behind every bank or financial institution deal is the approval stamp of the compliance department. Here we take a look at the specific roles and responsibilities in compliance. Details
What tasks does the back office perform and what are the future trends for this important company department. Details
My name is Georges Savarino and 36 months ago, I reassessed my 20 years in finance and real estate. I had no idea of what I was going to do next. Today I make a living producing high-value-added marketing content. In this article, I am going to take you on a ride to know more about copywriting, and why it is important for your business. Details
As we continue the quest to explore different career paths, let’s take a look at the main European footballing body, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). Details
An Order Management Specialist (OMS) is an administrative support role, particularly in the financial services sector. We look at the various skills that are required for this demanding position. Details
In an occasional series, we invite people at GBN to share their background and skills. Today we interviewed Laurent Pfander a bilingual business support assistant in multicultural and international environments. In this own words, "Business Support" means anything that relates to the operation of a business or an organization. In this work, you master several different technologies and administrative needs in the office, which require a variety of skills. It's not just about managing a calendar! Details
Nous voilà arrivés à la fin du parcours initiatique autour de la question du Personal Branding. Vous pouvez désormais appliquer les notions que nous avons visitées, pour construire une stratégie personnelle vous permettant de mettre en valeur votre réputation professionnelle. Details
Son rôle n’est pas seulement celui d’accompagner votre CV et compléter les informations que vous aurez répertorié. La lettre de motivation doit susciter la curiosité chez les recruteurs et vous permettre ainsi de décrocher un entretien d'embauche. Details
Connaissez-vous la méthode STARs? C’est un acronyme qui désigne quatre sujets ou étapes : Situation, Tâche, Action, Résultat! Il s’agit d'une méthode vous permettant de structurer vos réponses lors d’un entretien d’embauche. En mettant en valeur, à l’aide d’exemples concrets, vos actions et expériences passées, vous pourrez ainsi démontrer que vous détenez les compétences requises pour un poste déterminé. Details
Connaître ses prestations en cas de décès, d’invalidité, et pour la retraite lorsqu'on choisit de devenir indépendant. Details
Quand il s’agit de faire un CV “ la règle d'or, c'est qu'il n'y a pas de règles d'or” ! Les tendances changent, les besoins selon le poste diffèrent, le message que l’on veut transmettre n’est pas le même pour tout le monde. Pensez au CV comme étant votre carte de visite. En moyenne, les recruteurs passent 40 secondes sur un CV. Il doit éveiller la curiosité de votre futur employeur et lui permettre de comprendre comment vous pouvez répondre aux besoins de l’entreprise. Cet élément fait partie intégrante de votre Personal Branding et doit refléter votre personnalité tout autant que vos compétences et votre expérience. Details
Un pitch dit « d’ascenseur » (ci-après : Elevator Pitch) est en réalité une courte présentation de soi qui permet de vous vendre et de vous positionner professionnellement. Le but est de permettre à votre interlocuteur de rapidement comprendre quelles sont vos compétences et ce que vous pouvez apporter à une entreprise. Details
Computation of astronomical and mathematical tables was originally done by hand. Babbage designed a machine to do this automatically, and Lovelace, from this, wrote the first complete computer program. Read more about this fascinating story at gbnews.ch Details
Les réseaux sociaux font partie des outils essentiels, lorsqu’il s’agit de travailler sur votre personal branding. Parmi toutes les plateformes existantes, LinkedIn est le réseau le mieux adapté à tous les profils professionnels. Details
Du 26 au 28 août 2021, l'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande jouera à Genève-plage trois concert en plein air, dans le cadre de l'OSR Festival. Details
Le Personal Branding consiste à construire une stratégie personnelle afin de mettre en valeur votre réputation professionnelle. Details
Joseph Jacquard thought that mechanisation of the weaving process would enable more complex patterns in the cloth. In 1804 he improved a machine that could be attached to a loom that would allow for extremely complex patterns and a better definition. An important moment in the history of computing! Details
Based in Geneva, a collective of music lovers and audiophiles gathered around the figure of DJ Doca and, in 2018, decided to join efforts and start working to bring back to life a record-pressing workshop in Switzerland. Besides the technical and musical aspects, their goal is also to "put ecology first" by creating a "100 percent eco-vinyl record" Details
This is the first article in the series about the history of computing. Here, we look at the remarkable Antikythera Mechanism - a piece of extraordinary complexity for the period. Details
Venez découvrir une Fête nationale ouverte à tous et conviviale. Les festivités suivront le thème de l'eau. Details
In this article, GBN interviewed three CEOs in locally-based technology companies about their technological advancements and the future challenges they face. They run three companies in three different markets, but all have one aim: advancing technology to provide better services to their clients. Details
En été, vous pouvez parcourir ses sentiers montagneux en pleine nature de Verbier, situé dans le canton suisse du Valais. Details
In today's GBN podcast, IT Voodoo Practitioner and GBN collaborator, Andrew Clandillon, casts a spell on Jasmine in today's episode. Between Royal Canadian Air Force exercises, Brexit, Italian sports cars, flying cars, the dude, and the Irish Gaelic language... you might be out of your element with this episode... Details
The economic consequences of COVID-19 has changed the traditional ways of doing business. Now is the time to transform your company's use of technology for the benefit of you and your customers. Details
In today's GBN podcast, Chris Samuel, a Graphic Designer working in GBN's Communications and Multimedia departments, chats with Jasmine about tequila, dog toys, and making days better for yourself and those around you, among other things...and why someone would drop everything in New York and move to Geneva overnight! Details
As 2021 marks the 70th anniversary of the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (1951 Convention), this article provides a brief overview of the origin of the international refugee regime, its recent developments, and some remaining challenges to enhance international cooperation in the area of refugee protection. Details
Packaging is a large part of a brand’s identity and greatly impacts the success of a company. Here we present some current packaging trends that are taking the spotlight in 2021. Details
The cultural heritage sector opens doors to a multitude of work opportunities. It is possible to work locally or internationally, or in tangible or intangible cultural fields. It is worth recognizing the difference, however, between tangible and intangible culture. Additionally, working in each sector requires different skills and experience. Details
Today Jasmine sits down with Digital Marketing Specialist Sergio Bobadilla, who's currently working in the Communications and Editorial departments at GBN. They talk the positives of being persistent, things to do with a DeLorean, being confident, and starting over...Sergio is a digital marketing specialist, helping companies to develop their digital strategy to increase sales conversion and profitability. He strategically assembles all digital elements such as e-commerce, digital campaigns, social media strategy, the CRM program, business intelligence, and analytics enabling all the pieces to come together for maximum impact. Details
Over the years, health communication campaigns with behavioral and social objectives have played a central role in the advancement of public health globally, and they are often critical for large-scale interventions Details
Social media has created a whole new world of work possibilities for football lovers and pundits, and it is a growing opportunity. Details
A new collective space is born in La Jonction, Geneva, though the involvement of the community and power of persistence. Details
John Godden contacted some of the heads of marketing in Geneva to ask them for their insights on new marketing strategies necessitated by the pandemic. These video articles will give you an insight into these questions and how they have made it possible to continue in this ever-changing environment. Details
Companies seek means to grab the largest market share possible. It all comes down to one word commonly used by businesses: Sales. Here are the top 12 ways to increase sales. And it is all about knowledge. Details
Starting off on a career journey can be bewildering. We will present a series of articles exploring different roles in different fields, and how to apply for these positions. Details
Previously, we looked at virtualisation as a method of maximising the use of resources in an IT infrastructure. In this article, we make several comparisons of virtualisation offerings. Details
Hashtags are essential for a business trying to improve its online profile. Here are the hashtag essentials every company should know about. Details
The Musée d’ethnographie de Genève (MEG) has recently unveiled plans for a complete overhaul of its curatorial strategy. Moves include changing the way they use sound. Details
The past few months has seen some work place conventions questioned and reanalysed, such as flexible hours, working from home, and open offices. Many companies now see the benefit of conducting, at least initially, job interviews virtually. Here are some tips on having virtual job interviews. Details
Intrépides et naïfs à la fois les clowns d'hôpiclowns parlent toutes les langues et osent tous les face à face. Details
In this week’s episode on GBN’s podcast, Jasmine Benson speaks to Tiago Trigo. He’s an architect, academic and musical host, academic researcher, GBN collaborator, but so much more than that. Today, Jasmine and Tiago discuss the finer things in life, such as music and being a melomaniac, language, how to destroy a favorite song and fake Picassos... Details
We present an interview with Victoria Marchand who is Web Editor-in-Chief of Cominmag, a B2B media platform for communication and marketing news in French-speaking Switzerland. Details
Virtualisation is a method of maximising the use of the resources of an IT infrastructure. Computers, especially servers, are expensive pieces of hardware, and software licensing costs can also mount up, so leveraging the return on investment is critical. There are many other benefits of virtualisation, but it also provides challenges, both technical and organisational. Details
To get a peek into the vibrant multicultural world of GBN, we created a podcast, hosted by GBNers, as they like to call themselves. Our central idea is to allow you to discover what motivates people at GBN, and insights into their world. Details
Organised by the Geneva schools HEAD and HEPIA, an upcoming series of conferences and workshops - Archipelago: Architectures for the Multiverse - is the first edition of an event that gathers three different departments - architecture, interior architecture and landscape architecture. Details
La plupart des entreprises et des associations à but non lucratif veulent profiter des avantages procurés par une stratégie publicitaire. Details
This article discusses the strengths and weaknesses of various repository software, and where and how it is best used. Details
