Human Resources
About us –
We create a respectful and productive working environment.
Challenges in the workplace cannot always be avoided – but they can be managed professionally. Sybek supports companies, managers and employees in difficult situations, whether these involve conflicts, health issues or personal crises. Our aim is to find viable solutions that deliver real value for all parties.
“Every situation is unique. My aim is to listen, understand, and work together to find the best possible way forward.”
Urs Widmer – Owner and Director
Our team – A network of expertise
Our team consists of experienced independent advisers with expertise in social counselling, case management, coaching, and mediation. Together, we are committed to developing sustainable solutions and supporting both companies and employees with empathy, competence, and professionalism.
Urs
Widmer
The owner of sybek always strikes the right note, even on the electric bass.
Urs Widmer Director/Owner
Career history
- Since 2011, experience as an external corporate social worker
- Extensive experience as a school social worker, advising young people and their families, coaching teachers and school management, as well as prevention work
- As a social worker in multi-disciplinary social services, a professional guardian in child and adult protection, and case management in social welfare
- Several years’ experience as a social worker with a focus on social counselling and coaching in the field of vocational integration
- Supervision of work placements / trainer in vocational practice
- Experience in working with children and young people, initiating projects and implementing programmes in the field of youth work
- Project management and launch of the BBT-supported meeting point
Initial and continuing education
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work, BFH
- DAS in Mediation
- CAS in Facilitation
- CAS in Conflict Management
- CAS in Non-Violent Communication
- CAS in Practical Training
- Specialist continuing professional development in Systemic Interaction Therapy (SIT)
- Specialist continuing professional development in family law, child and adult protection, debt restructuring, social insurance and social welfare
Bernadette
Bühler
The founder of sybek sees every person as a work of art with their own story.
Bernadette Bühler – Zurich
Career
- Since 1996, experience as a social worker in both external and internal corporate settings
- Since 2001, experience as a seminar facilitator (design and delivery) for various target groups on topics such as ‘Stress management’, ‘Preparing for retirement’, ‘Training for HR and managers on breaches of integrity’, “Training for HR and managers on workplace addiction issues”, “Addiction prevention for apprentices”, “Money management for apprentices”
- Since 2005, experience as an organisational consultant and supervisor
- Management experience at the AWA in the Canton of Zurich, as director and owner of sybek (2005–2024), and in various NGOs
- Experience in legal social work
Initial and continuing education
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work (ZFH)
- Organisational consultancy and supervision ZAK (recognised by bso)
- Coaching for stress and burnout (recognised by DBVC)
- Specialist continuing professional development in workplace social counselling, conflict counselling, systemic hypnotherapy, HIV/AIDS in the workplace, social insurance, employment law, family law
André
Zorn
Combines Berlin-style frankness with a keen sense of people.
André Zorn
Career
- Electrical engineer and social worker
- Programming application-oriented software systems for research
- Extensive experience as a social worker with families, children and young people in difficult life situations, and parental coaching
- As a social worker in multi-disciplinary social services, a professional guardian in child and adult protection, and case management in social welfare
- Experience as an addiction therapist in a residential therapy centre
- Extensive experience as a trainer in anti-violence work at the Bern Intervention Centre against Domestic Violence
- Several years’ experience in bereavement support with parents of children who have died prematurely
Initial and continuing education
- Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University
- Qualified social worker (ASFH)
- Further training in systemic therapy and counselling (DGSF)
Emilia
Hennard
Finds new paths through complex situations and through the forests of Romandie.
Emilia Hennard – Lausanne, Sion, Geneva, Neuchâtel, Fribourg
Career
- Regional Manager for Corporate Social Consultancy, Lausanne.
- Corporate social counselling.
- Social worker for a social services department in a psychiatric setting: support and organisation of return home or to a care home.
- Probation officer: supporting individuals released from prison under a post-release supervision order.
- Deputy Head of the residential sector at a facility for people with addiction problems.
- Outreach work with marginalised and drug-dependent people: support and referral within the network.
- Social worker in a local authority social services department: social advice and support, managing basic living costs.
Initial and continuing training
- Federal Certificate in SME Business Management.
- ASPCE® Trusted Person training.
- Social worker training.
Tom
Freytag
Is a fan of YB and of solutions that are both legally sound and humanely sustainable.
Thomas
Bigler
Expert at planning cycling tours and finding ways out of difficult situations.
Thomas Bigler
Career history
- Since 2022, experience as a corporate social worker
- Several years’ experience as a social worker in a multi-disciplinary social services department, as a professional guardian in child and adult protection, and in case management within social welfare
- Experience as a social worker/coach in the fields of vocational integration, addiction counselling and working with older people
Education and training
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work, FHNW
- Specialist courses in motivational interviewing (Miller/Rollnick), systemic counselling and psychiatric assessment, systemic counselling for trauma, and case management
- Specialist continuing professional development in child and adult protection, debt restructuring, social insurance and social work
Cornelia
Schranz
Has an eye for design and an ear for personal concerns.
Our story – from vision to trusted partner
sybek has its roots in the long-standing work of Bernadette Bühler, who started out in 2005 as a franchise partner of Proitera GmbH. Under the name Proitera Zürich/sybek, she continuously developed the business and supported numerous companies in German- and French-speaking Switzerland.
In 2020, she continued her work under the name sybek, before entrusting the company to Urs Widmer on 1 January 2025. Today, sybek continues this success story – with a strong team and a clear focus on the needs of companies and their employees.
Partner companies – Working together for sustainable solutions
Complex challenges sometimes require more than one perspective. That is why we work closely with selected partners who complement our services effectively and share our values. This is how connected and practice-oriented solutions are developed – for companies that take responsibility and for employees who can rely on professional support.
No-obligation initial consultation for businesses
Book a no-obligation appointment in our consultancy calendar now – free of charge and hassle-free. Together, we will clarify how sybek can provide targeted support for your business.
“I look forward to getting to know you and your business!”
Urs Widmer, Owner
