Innovation & Technology

15 January, 2020

Explore our past Commons event where Ms. Catherine Bertini, former head of the World Food Programme, shared insights on leadership in the UN, drawing from her extensive experience and discussing her report 'Leading Change in United Nations Organizations,' offering valuable guidance for UN staff at all levels.

16 March, 2020

Explore our past Commons event where participants delved into the distinctions between OneDrive for Business and SharePoint in the Office 365 cloud, understanding when and how to use each platform, and their integration with collaborative tools like Microsoft Teams and Yammer, offering practical insights and hands-on learning opportunities.

7 April, 2020

Explore our previous Webinar & Dialogue on managing anxiety during COVID-19, hosted by the Staff Counsellor’s Office, HRMS at UN Geneva, offering coping techniques and emphasizing self-awareness to address feelings of anxiety, with a platform for participant questions and idea sharing.

19 May, 2020

Explore our recorded session led by the Staff Counselor's Office at UN Geneva, addressing the emotional aspects and coping strategies associated with the transition back to the workplace amidst uncertainties and mixed feelings.

3 June, 2020

Explore our past Commons event, designed by interns for interns, delving into strategies for navigating the post-pandemic job market, featuring insights from experts Thomas Neufing, Maria Prieto, and Camille Chambinaud, addressing key challenges and offering practical advice for career development.

9 July, 2020

Explore our past event at the Commons Night Masterclass with Professor and Author Raphael H Cohen, focusing on innovative leadership approaches to inspire and engage teams, addressing the evolving expectations of leaders in today's workplace landscape, including insights on achieving psychological ownership and engagement from teams, particularly with Generation Y employees.

8 October, 2020

Explore the 6th session of the Conversations with Academia series, where experts discussed leveraging big data and the Swiss Data Cube technology for environmental monitoring, offering innovative solutions for sustainable development.

3 November, 2020

Explore the UN Geneva Library & Archives' resources in our past event, featuring insights into accessing UN Documents online and navigating the Conference Primers platform for staying informed about key meetings and conferences, with opportunities for questions and feedback.

3 December, 2020

Explore insights into resilience and adaptability with Dr. Alexina Mehta from Canada in our past event by the Staff Counsellor’s Office, UN Geneva, on managing uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring tools and strategies for navigating challenging times with confidence.