Managing employment disputes effectively in international organizations
Managing employment disputes effectively in international organizations
5–7 May 2025
The course is available in English
Key features
EXPERT SPEAKERS
Receive guidance from internationally renowned experts in conflict resolution within international organizations.
PEER LEARNING
Share your experience with peers from other international organizations.
PARTICIPATORY APPROACH
Brainstorm challenges and find solutions to common workplace concerns.
Introduction to the course
International organizations are under the obligation to offer their staff fair employment conditions and effective means of employment dispute resolution. This requirement is not only the direct consequence of the immunities enjoyed by international organizations, but it also reflects the aspiration of global organizations to attract and retain a talented and diverse workforce by offering a respectful and enabling workplace. While there is no magic formula for employment dispute resolution in international organizations, there are best practices for preventing and managing conflict effectively.
Who attends this course?
The training course is intended for all staff involved in conflict prevention and resolution in international organizations, in particular HR and legal professionals, staff of peer review bodies, and managers.
What topics will this course cover?
The training course will be composed of five sessions covering the following topics:
- Effective administrative decision-making
- Effective use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
- Preventing and addressing harassment and sexual harassment
- Effective handling of disciplinary matters
- Special focus session on Effective functioning of internal appeal mechanisms
What will you learn?
At the end of the training course, you will be able to:
- Understand the guiding principles of effective conflict prevention and management
- Apply best practices in preventing and managing employment disputes
- Improve relevant processes, practices, and frameworks within organizations
Accommodation and transportation
The cost of the three-day workshop includes full board accommodation at the ITCILO campus. The price does not include travel costs.
A free shuttle service Geneva-Turin will be available for interested participants. The shuttle will leave Geneva on Sunday 04 May afternoon and return on Wednesday 7 May in the evening.
Registration
To apply, please click on the "Apply now" button and fill out the online form.
Registration will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis, upon receipt of the completed online application form and a sponsorship letter from the employing organization, covering the course fees.
Attendance is limited to 30 participants.
Language
The entire training program will be conducted in English. Therefore, a good command of this language is required.
