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Canton of Geneva

Psychosocial Risk Prevention Training in the canton of Geneva

A tailored in-company programme for managers and executives, built around real situations from organisations across Geneva.

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Psychosocial Risk Prevention training in the canton of Geneva

In Geneva, the pressure of the financial centre, extended trading hours, the burden on hospital services and the complexity of international organisations heavily expose employees to psychosocial risks.

The Psychosocial Risks programme in the Canton of Geneva helps managers and HR professionals spot warning signs, address organisational causes and refer affected individuals to the appropriate support.

The challenges of psychosocial risk in Geneva

  • Preventing burnout in high-pressure roles.
  • Accounting for the burden of cross-border commuting.
  • Addressing situations of conflict or harassment.
  • Coordinating HR, management and external support services.

The programme in 6 modules

  1. Risk factors in Geneva: financial pressure, cross-border commuting, isolation among expatriates.This module allows participants to analyse the specific psychosocial risk factors in Geneva, such as the mental load associated with cross-border commuting or the potential isolation of expatriates, for an in-depth contextual understanding.
  2. The Labour Act, Ordinance 3 and the role of the OCIRT in Geneva.Participants will master the Swiss and Geneva legal requirements regarding the protection of mental health at work, notably the Employment Act, Ordinance 3, and the role of OCIRT in the canton.
  3. Spotting burnout among highly solicited executives and care staff.Develop the ability to precisely identify signs of burnout among executives in the financial sector and healthcare professionals, in order to intervene early.
  4. Holding a supportive conversation in French or English.Master support interview techniques adapted to Geneva's multilingual contexts, to effectively support English- and French-speaking colleagues in difficulty.
  5. Addressing workload in professions subject to market deadlines.Acquire concrete methods for regulating workload in environments subject to the intense pressures of financial markets and watchmaking deadlines in Geneva.
  6. Referring to Geneva-based support services: occupational health, external assistance, care networks.Learn to direct affected individuals towards local support services such as Geneva occupational medicine, external support services and the canton's healthcare network.

What the psychosocial Risk Prevention Training in the canton of Geneva programme covers

The psychosocial Risk Prevention Training in the canton of Geneva programme is designed for managers, executives and key contributors who want to turn psychosocial risk prevention into everyday practice. Content is built around real situations from your organisation rather than generic case studies, so that each session connects directly with the decisions your teams face in the canton of Geneva.

Core themes typically include: Repérage des signaux d'alerte; Prévention organisationnelle; Accompagnement du collaborateur. Each theme is adapted after a scoping conversation with your HR team and the sponsoring manager, so that the programme addresses the gaps you actually observe.

A method grounded in research and practice

Our approach combines short theoretical inputs drawn from peer-reviewed research, practical exercises, role plays and structured feedback. Participants work on their own cases, test new behaviours in a safe setting and leave with concrete commitments they can apply the following week.

Between sessions, short assignments help anchor what has been learned. A follow-up review a few weeks later measures what has changed in practice and identifies where further support is useful.

Who should attend the psychosocial Risk Prevention Training in the canton of Geneva

The programme suits first-line managers, experienced team leaders, project managers and executive committees alike. Groups are kept small to allow real interaction, and the level of depth is calibrated to participants' experience.

Sessions take place on your premises in the canton of Geneva, in a rented venue or remotely, in French, German, Italian or English depending on your teams.

Expected outcomes

At the end of the psychosocial Risk Prevention Training in the canton of Geneva, participants can name the key mechanisms at play, apply proven tools to their own context and assess their progress with clear indicators. For the organisation, the benefit shows in the quality of conversations, the clarity of decisions and team engagement.

Psychosocial Risk Prevention training locations in the canton of Geneva

  • Geneva

In-company training in the canton of Geneva

Looking for Psychosocial Risk Prevention training in the canton of Geneva? We come to your premises in Geneva and anywhere in the canton of Geneva. Find Swiss Human Resources on Google Maps and call us to organise your training locally.

SHR — Swiss Human Resources
Esplanade de Pont-Rouge 9A, 1212 Lancy
+41 58 788 01 69
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Frequently asked questions

Can the programme be delivered in English?

Yes, for international teams, in French, in English, or in a mixed format.

Is it suited to international organisations?

Yes, we adapt the case studies to their specific internal frameworks.

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