Being able to speak one of Switzerland's national languages remains a must for a number of companies, sectors, and positions - but not all, recruiters tell The Local.
After numerous layoffs by Swiss companies and organisations throughout 2025 – and some expected next year as well - will the country’s job market recover in 2026?
The amount foreigners earn in Switzerland obviously depends on their job and position, but new figures reveal those on certain permits earn more and when it comes to management posts, they earn more than the Swiss.
The news that Switzerland is urgently recruiting 85,000 foreign workers has been making rounds of international media – both print and social - for the past few weeks. What are the claims and the facts?
If you have a good job, you want to hold on to it for dear life. But sometimes redundancies do happen and other bureaucratic problems emerge, putting your employment and longterm prospects in Switzerland at risk.
When it comes to time spent on public transport or in traffic jams or the cost of a monthly travel pass, not all cities in Switzerland are equal. In some places commuters find it easier and cheaper to get to work.
Heavy snow, icy roads, and other extreme conditions can make it difficult, or even impossible, to get to work. What can your Swiss employer do if you are late or can’t make it to the office at all?
Compulsory education ends in Switzerland at age 16, when students have a choice between going to a university or opting for a three-year vocational education and training (VET). Which of the two is most ‘profitable’ in terms of salaries?
Foreign residents in Switzerland have taken to social media and forums in recent weeks to express their dismay at how difficult it is to find a new job this autumn. Experts, however, suggest there are opportunities.
Sometimes you’ve just had enough, and it’s time to get out of a job that isn’t right for you. However, are you still able to claim unemployment in Switzerland if you quit? Here’s what to know.
Regardless of whether you are a Swiss citizen or a EU/EFTA national looking for work, you may be wondering whether an employment agency may boost your chances of getting a good job in Switzerland.
The Swiss labour market – and particularly export-oriented industries like pharmaceuticals and watch manufacturing - is under pressure due to the hefty US tariffs. But many companies keep hiring nevertheless.
If you are a foreign national, your ability to work in Switzerland is often tied to your permit. But would you be allowed to remain in the country if you become unemployed?
Working hours, rest periods, and Sunday work are to be relaxed for employees working from home, according to a bill approved by the lower house of the parliament. The Federal Council has also introduced a right to disconnect.
Sometimes it is difficult to compare different systems because much of the context is missing. But when looking at employment conditions in Switzerland and the United States from a purely factual perspective, some conclusions can be drawn.
Facing dismissal from your job is hard enough anywhere, but if you are living and working overseas, it is even tougher. Here, Geneva-based lawyer Renuka Cavadini explains what to do if you have been fired in Switzerland, or if you think you are about to be.
History shows that Switzerland’s workers don’t go out on strike as often as their neighbours. Why does the country have a long tradition of avoiding industrial conflicts?
If you're on the lookout for a new job in Switzerland, or you want to relocate, you may be wondering about which resources to turn to. We've compiled the best websites and ways to find English-speaking jobs.
Ever wondered how much the chief executives of Switzerland's largest firms earn? A new study sheds light on their income – and how it compares to the lowest earners at their companies.
