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Jobs and employment

The Ticino labour market, hiring, unemployment and the sectors recruiting cross-border workers.

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169 articles on jobs and employment, newest first.

• Rare plant fair in Comerio: a treat for nature lovers

  On Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June 2026, the Belvedere in Comerio will host the tenth edition of the rare and tropical plant fair.

• AI in Ticino companies: efficiency and growth

  Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing Ticino companies, improving operational efficiency and freeing employees from repetitive tasks.

• Swiss Employment: +26,100 Jobs in One Year, Q1 2026

  In the first quarter of 2026, jobs in Switzerland rise to 5.5 million (+0.5% year-on-year). In Ticino, a 0.3% quarterly decline.

• Artificial Intelligence in Ticino: Labour Market Impacts

  AI is widespread in Swiss businesses, but its effect on employment remains uncertain according to EY.

• Casanova: 'High Pressure on Companies, Collaboration Needed'

  Ticino companies face challenges such as geopolitics, tariffs, and labor shortages.

• Lega seeks guarantees for Chiasso's railway presence and FFS Cargo jobs

  The Lega party is seeking guarantees for the continued presence of the railway in Chiasso and the preservation of jobs following the reorganization of FFS Cargo.

• SBB plans job cuts in Ticino: impact on cross-border workers

  The Swiss Federal Railways announce new job cuts in Ticino, raising concerns among workers and local authorities.

• Work Harassment: Beyond Reporting, Tools Needed in Businesses

  The case at Lugano's Civic Hospital highlighted the need for secure channels and regular training to prevent and manage workplace harassment.

• Cross-border jobless

  New EU agreement on unemployment benefits.

• Unemployment benefits: EU aligns Swiss workers with residents

  New EU rules for unemployment benefits: the country of work pays, not the country of residence. What changes for Ticino-Italy cross-border workers.

• France Pressures Switzerland on EU Frontalier Unemployment Reform

  French Labor Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou aims to put pressure on Switzerland to implement the new EU agreement on cross-border worker unemployment benefits.

• Healthcare professionals and LaMal: Canton Ticino's decisions

  Canton Ticino has made important decisions regarding access to LaMal for cross-border healthcare professionals.

• Unemployment: same rules for cross-border workers and residents in Ticino

  New rules for unemployment in Ticino: cross-border workers and residents now have the same rights and obligations. Here's what changes.

• Interroll acquires Royal Apollo Group: what changes for cross-border workers

  Interroll, a Ticino-based leader in logistics automation, acquires Royal Apollo Group. Discover the implications for cross-border workers and the job market.

• 2026 hiring incentives: three underused tax breaks

  Discover the three tax breaks for hiring in 2026, including NASpI, ADI, and women victims of violence, with exemptions up to 100%.

• Ticino construction sector withstands investment and geopolitical challenges

  The Ticino construction sector holds up despite challenges, with 3 billion francs in turnover and 5,500 workers. Labor reserves are at 5 months.

• Ticino unemployment: SECO, too early to see war effects

  The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs states that it's too early to assess the impact of the war in Iran on the Ticino job market.

• Unemployment rate drops to 3% in Ticino in April 2026

  The unemployment rate in Ticino fell to 2.8% in April 2026, with 142,902 people out of work in Switzerland. Here's what changes for cross-border workers.

• Swiss to cut 300 jobs with voluntary departures

  The airline offers incentives to reduce cabin crew without layoffs.

• Labour Decree, Coldiretti Varese: measures for job stability

  Coldiretti Varese supports the Labour Decree, considering the adopted measures an important step to strengthen job stability and quality in the agricultural sector.

• Lausanne introduces secure e-bike parking

  The city of Lausanne installs Vélobox to counter the rise in electric bike thefts. Pro Vélo Lausanne welcomes the initiative.

• Sicuritalia hires 150 security guards in Lombardy and Veneto

  The Italian security leader opens 200 positions, with 100 hires in Lombardy and 50 in Veneto. Permanent contracts.

• Varese: 1,602 neighborhood shops lost in 10 years, but employment grows

  In the province of Varese, between 2015 and 2025, 1,602 neighborhood shops were lost, but employment increased by 18.3%.

• Bper and the banking risk wolves: growth and market as defense

  Gianni Franco Papa, CEO of Bper, talks about growth and market capitalization as a defense against possible takeovers. Focus on bancassurance and mergers.