Managing employment disputes effectively in international organizations
Managing employment disputes effectively in international organizations
28–30 Abril 2025
El curso está disponible en 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.
Presentación del curso
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.
¿Quiénes participan en este curso?
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 six sessions covering the following topics:
- Effective administrative decision-making
- Effective use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
- Effective review of staff grievances
- Preventing and addressing harassment and sexual harassment
- Effective handling of disciplinary matters
- Special focus session: Mental health and well-being of staff
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
Language
The entire training program will be conducted in English. Therefore, a good command of this language is required.
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.
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.
#Employment disputes #International organizations #Conflict prevention #Dispute resolution #Administrative decision-making #Alternative dispute resolution #Internal appeal mechanisms, #Conflict management #Best practices
Start learning about this topic
You can download and read the recommended publication "Best practices in resolving employment disputes in international organizations"
