Hi Martin, let me just focus on accomodation. Geneva is terribly expensive and it will take time for you to find an apartment. Hotels are also expensive so some kind of guest house may be a good idea. 

I don't know any, but I think you should look around Geneva (e.g. within a 20km radius) because that will make things much cheaper. Focus on the side of Geneva where you work so you don't need to get through the center during rush hour. Unless your visa doesn't permit it, definitely look in France because prices there will be much lower. 

Just a few towns you may want to look at:

In Switzerland: Coppet, Versoix, Nyon

In France: Annemasse, St Julien, Ferney, Gex

Hello Martin,

I am renting a 2 bedrooms apartement in Ferney Voltaire which is basically 5 km from the centre of Geneva and just next to the airport. it will be available from 01.06.12.

Feel free to check the advert where you can see the pics. ..just go to classifieds and type ferney voltaire, it is the one at 1720 euros per month.

Regards.

Gio

Even with a small company the HR depasrtment should be able to help on this. The first company I worked for here was only about 5 people but they had five falts lined up for me when I arrived based on the detailed information I gave them-

You statement am looking for accomodation is too vague.

Residences are probably the cheapest. Check out cité iuniversitaire and others http://cite-uni.unige.ch/ but ask you work to give you a list and assign someone to help you

Hi Martin,

... subrenting a very nice and charming flat in 1201 Geneva, furnitured,
from 1st June onwards, for 7-12 month ...

5 min walk to train station,(but not Paquis) ... very nice sunny balcony, great mountain view, 4 pieces, good condition. 7th floor with lift ....

let me know if interested ...

Chris

Cheers Chris,

Do you have the details listed anywhere or would you have any pictures to view?