SSIE
A solution for everyone
The Inter-company Social Service (SSIE) is a Swiss non-profit association based in Geneva.
In accordance with the guidelines of the Swiss professional association for social work, the Inter-company Social Service “provides support to employees of a company in finding solutions to various problems related to their professional or extra-professional life. The company social service is part of the company social commitment. It contributes to compliance with the duty of care provided for by Swiss labor law” (“Guidelines for Company Social Services”, AvenirSocial, 2014). The SSIE also aims to be a partner for companies in supporting their employees.
The services of the SSIE are also offered to non-member companies, on the basis of a collaboration agreement established according to the company’s specific needs.
OUR MISSION
The Inter-company Social Service welcomes, informs and supports people in a spirit of respect, trust and mutual commitment. Its mission:
Autonomy and individual well-being
Promote the autonomy and well-being of the employee by mobilizing personal resources and supporting the change process
Awareness and prevention
Develop workshops and awareness sessions that meet the needs of both employees and the company
Healthy and positive working environment
Work with the company to promote a healthy and positive working environment and respond to collective needs, particularly on issues related to psychosocial risks and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Protection of personal integrity
Act as a trusted person and support the company in developing its internal conflict management system, in accordance with the legal provisions in force, in particular art. 6 para. 1 LTr.
OUR HISTORY
1970
Creation of the Inter-company Social Service (SSIE) and hiring of a social worker by the managers of the following Geneva-based companies: Caran d’Ache SA, Firmenich SA, Naville & Cie SA, Stern Frères SA, and Wittnauer & Cie SA. To this day, Caran d’Ache and Firmenich are still members of the association. The founding companies wanted to provide a high-quality response to the social difficulties encountered by their employees. This also aimed to improve the functioning of the company, which could sometimes be disrupted by these personal issues. The idea was to make a social work professional available to their employees, who could competently help find tailor-made solutions to the various problems in their personal lives.
1972
Faced with an increase in requests, hiring of a social secretary, replaced in 1986 by a second social worker
1995 – 1998
Successive arrival of two additional social workers following the membership of a new company
2000
Development of prevention through the introduction of the first awareness workshops for apprentices and thematic conferences for all employees
2006
Hiring of a manager also acting as a social advisor
2010
- Modification of the statutes and development of collaboration agreements with companies that are not members of the association;
- Introduction of debriefing into the service catalogue
2012
- Membership of Dettes Conseils Suisse, the umbrella association for debt counselling services;
- Establishment of a partnership with the Geneva Disability Insurance Office to facilitate the follow-up of benefit applications for employees unable to work, only for member companies
2013
Creation of a new position, team of 5 professionals
2016
Development of the trusted person in the company service and affiliation with the ASPCE, Swiss Association of Trusted Persons in Companies, referenced by SECO, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs
2017 – 2020
Specialization in issues related to the protection of personal integrity and psychosocial risks, and creation of workshops for managers
STRUCTURE
The Inter-company Social Service is an association established within the meaning of articles 60 et seq. of the Swiss Civil Code.
- It has statutes, which are the rules and contain the purpose, resources and organization of the association (art. 60)
- It is a non-profit organization (art. 60)
- The general assembly is the body with supreme authority (art. 64)
- The committee, in which each member is represented, meets regularly to manage affairs and represent the association in accordance with its statutes (art. 69)
List of committee members
Nathalie Bézaguet Grin Chairwoman
Cantonal Bank of Geneva
Natalie Toumpanos Member
Caran d'Ache
Natascha Siegrist Vice-President
Rolex
Iris Schmellentin Member
Hitachi Energy
Imene Meddeb Member
Firmenich
Karim Firano Member
Bunge
MEMBER COMPANIES
Since 1970, the Inter-company Social Service has been supporting companies based in Geneva. Seven companies are members of the association, and more and more SMEs or institutions call on the SSIE to support their HR policy and social responsibility.
Here is the list of member companies, with the year they joined the association.
Member since 1970
Member since 1970
Member since 1972
Member since 1998
Member since 1999
Member since 2009
TEAM
Made up of qualified specialists, the team is available to help find suitable solutions.
To guarantee quality services, continuing education is provided in the following areas:
- Social insurances
- Psychosocial risks
- Addictions
- Debt reduction
- Intervention methodologies
To get to know the team members, click on their name.
Jean-Michel Marti
Director
Roberta Borradori
Social counselor
Adrienne Bühler
Social counselor
Muriel Sir
Social counselor
Carine Varidel
Social counselor
Sonja Spasic
Social counselor
Daniel Parmelin
Social advisor
Yves Grin
Administrative assistant
Mame LO
Assistante administrative
Emilia Hennard
Social counselor
SSIE (Inter Company Social Service)
Rue du Grand-Bureau 16, 1227 Les Acacias +41 22 304 12 90 info@ssie-ge.ch