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Job advertisements at Switzerland’s ten leading banks fell 10% in August and are roughly one-third below their level three years ago. The contraction offers a snapshot of how restructuring, automation and weaker hiring are changing the country’s financial-sector labour market.
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employment
A Transfair petition is challenging the transfer of Swiss Post and Swisscom jobs and expertise abroad. The campaign presents a timely test of how Switzerland should balance public ownership, cost-cutting and control over strategically sensitive digital work.
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Swiss Life
Swiss Life plans to cut about 600 jobs by 2028, affecting its Swiss business and asset-management arm in roughly equal measure, with many reductions expected abroad. The insurer says digitalisation and efficiency needs are driving the restructuring.
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remote work
Remote work has become a significant factor in Swiss recruitment, with nearly one in seven job adverts reportedly offering a home-office option. The article should examine why younger workers prioritise flexibility, how employers are adapting and whether remote work is reshaping Switzerland’s labour market and workplace culture.
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employment
Graduate unemployment has risen sharply among recent holders of Swiss university and applied-sciences degrees. This timely labour-market analysis should examine which fields and qualification levels are most affected, how the trend contrasts with the broader employment picture and what it means for young professionals.
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Swiss transport
Skyguide expects 50 redundancies after a consultation process, while maintaining a long-term plan to cut around 200 posts and save CHF51 million. The article should explain the restructuring, assess the impact on Swiss air-traffic services and examine how employee proposals reduced the immediate job losses.
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Swiss economy
Unemployment among Swiss university graduates rose sharply between 2023 and 2025, particularly among holders of university master’s degrees. The article should investigate whether the deterioration reflects an economic slowdown, skills mismatches or changing recruitment practices.
Le News · +1 more
employment
Pay and benefits for interns vary dramatically across Switzerland, from several thousand francs a month at major companies to unpaid placements at some NGOs. The disparity raises questions about access to entry-level careers and whether internships are replacing properly paid junior jobs.
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wages
Switzerland’s 2027 wage negotiations are shaping up to be contentious: unions are seeking a 2% pay rise while employers point to weak inflation and productivity pressures. With consumer prices only 0.4% higher than a year earlier, the dispute will centre on whether wage growth should compensate for living costs or reflect business performance.
Le News · +1 more
employment
Large differences in internship pay are creating sharply unequal entry routes into Switzerland’s job market. Some company interns receive several thousand francs a month and extensive benefits, while others at non-governmental organisations work without pay or allowances.
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Bern
CSL Behring has completed a restructuring at its Bern site that eliminated just under 10% of jobs, although more than 100 new roles were created during the transformation. The company says the changes are intended to strengthen the site’s long-term competitiveness.
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economy
While Switzerland's job market outlook for 2026 shows a robust 225,000 available positions, recruiters are increasingly emphasizing the necessity of national language proficiency for foreign job applicants, creating a complex landscape for international talent.
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economy
A new Deloitte survey reveals one-third of Swiss financial officers expect local job reductions, as economic pressures from the strong franc and US tariffs impact business decisions.
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business
Swiss food giant Nestlé announces major restructuring with 16,000 job cuts planned over next two years
The Local Switzerland
education
Federal Statistical Office projects significant decrease in primary school teacher demand from 2027, linked to falling birth rates and expected 7% reduction in pupil numbers by 2034.
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economy
UBS economist warns that US 39% tariffs could eliminate up to 20,000 jobs in Switzerland, with varying impacts across industries as companies struggle with complex regulations.
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humanitarian
UN Refugee Agency headquarters in Geneva announces severe staff reductions and operational cuts worldwide as funding shortfall threatens humanitarian operations.
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economy
Swiss unemployment remains steady at 2.8% despite growing pressure from US tariffs affecting export-oriented industries, particularly pharmaceuticals and watchmaking sectors.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
economy
September unemployment figures show resilience in Swiss job market despite economic pressures from US tariffs, with total unemployed reaching 133,233.
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international organizations
The Geneva-based UN Refugee Agency announces elimination of nearly 5,000 positions worldwide due to $300 million funding shortfall, impacting operations in 185 offices.
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