Working in Geneva
Geneva is a truly international city, filled with expat workers from every corner of the globe. The main employers are the international organisations and NGOs like the UN, CERN and International Red Cross, the Diplomatic Corps, and major corporations like IBM, Sun Microsystems, Oracle, HP and Dell. Gillette and Proctor & Gamble also have large operations here. In addition, there are over a hundred banks in Geneva, and a strong financial services presence.Most expats working in Geneva were recruited to come here, but it is possible to find work through local publications such as the Tribune de Genève (www.annonces.ch/emploi) and Tout l'Emploi (www.touteemploi.ch).
The work culture is serious and task-focused. The Swiss are punctual and disciplined in their business dealings. Formal greetings such as Herr and Frau are preferred to first names.
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