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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.

• Delays in unemployment benefit payments persist in Ticino

  In March, Ticino's unemployment rate fell to 3.1%, but delays in unemployment benefit payments continue due to technical issues at the SECO. Normalization is expected to take weeks.

• Nestle Opens Office in Lombardy and Offers 200 Job Positions: Here Are the Required Profiles

  Nestle has announced the opening of a new office in Lombardy and offers 200 job positions: here are the required profiles.

• Province of Como: 4 Companies and 2 Agencies Seek Workers

  Job opportunities in the Como area: four companies and two agencies are looking for candidates. Don't miss these chances, with deadlines approaching. Here are all the details.

• The talent drain to Zurich: companies also complain about the housing shortage

  Zurich's housing shortage is a serious problem that is deterring candidates from Zurich-based companies. The lack of housing is one of the main concerns for businesses.

• The Ticino Paradox: 600 Applications for 3 Jobs

  A saturated job search full of idiosyncrasies: the case of 600 applications for 3 administrative positions.

• Four companies in Como are hiring workers: how to apply

  A Job Day in Como offers job opportunities with important local companies.

• Ticino: Two Italian Drivers Among the Road Pirates, Five Serious Violations Between January and February

  Ticino cantonal police stop two Italian drivers for serious violations, including speeds more than double the limit, during checks between January and February 2026.

• Unemployment remains stable at 3.2% in Switzerland: February 2026 data

  The unemployment rate in Switzerland remains at 3.2%, while in Ticino it drops by 0.1%. The number of jobless people who have exhausted their benefits is on the rise.

• Ticino Labor Market: Data and Trends Q4 2025

  The Canton of Ticino records stable employment growth and an increase in cross-border workers in Q4 2025, with positive signs for 2026.

• Unemployment in Switzerland: Growth and Causes in 2026

  In 2026, unemployment in Switzerland is rising more than in the EU, with the banking sector in distress.

• Kühne+Nagel: over 2,000 jobs at risk and impact also in Ticino

  The logistics giant is reducing its workforce more than expected: 2,000 global jobs cut, with repercussions on the Ticino labor market and cross-border workers.

• Artificial Intelligence in Lombardy and Its Impact on Cross-Border Work in Ticino

  The new Lombardy law on AI aims to modernize businesses and public administration. For Ticino cross-border workers, new challenges and opportunities arise in the job market.

• In February 2026, the car market grows in Ticino

  In February 2026, the automotive market recorded a significant increase with over 157,000 registrations.

• Ticino: the shortage of specialized technicians slows the market

  An analysis by Openjobmetis reveals the growing difficulty faced by businesses in eastern Piedmont in finding technical profiles. A challenge that extends to Ticino.

• Job center in Varese: a bridge to Ticino?

  Openjobmetis opens an office in Castronno, Varese, every Thursday afternoon: a free opportunity for cross-border workers looking for a job or guidance towards the Ticino job market.

• Labor Market: Ticino Bucks the Trend in 2025

  While Swiss employment grows, albeit slowly, Ticino records a significant drop in jobs in Q4 2025, fueling the debate on wage dumping.

• Switzerland and Iran: Debate on the Mediation Role

  The Swiss mediation mandate between the US and Iran is at the center of a heated debate at the Federal Palace.

• NASpI for former cross-border workers: 2026 practical guide

  Requirements, documents, INPS timing, real-world cases and comparison with Swiss unemployment for former cross-border workers in 2026.

• NASpI for cross-border workers 2026: requirements and amount

  NASpI for Italian cross-border workers who lose their job in Switzerland: 13 weeks of contributions, up to €1,584.70 a month in 2026, up to 24 months.

• Swiss Foundries: Production Down 7.6%

  The Swiss metalworking sector, a pillar of employment in Ticino, closed 2025 with a sharp decline. Causes include US tariffs and the German auto crisis.

• Campione is reborn: green light for hiring

  The Ministry of the Interior confirms the end of financial distress from January 1, 2026. What this means for the local economy and job opportunities.

• 10% US tariffs: alarm for Ticino's exports?

  Bern analyzes the impact of Trump's proposed global tariffs. Ticino's pharmaceutical and mechanical industries, crucial for cross-border employment, watch with concern.

• Individual Taxation: 16,000 More Jobs in Ticino?

  The Swiss tax reform could create up to 20,000 full-time jobs. We analyze the impact on the Ticino labor market and the potential competition for cross-border workers.

• Swiss Unemployment: January Data and the Ticino Case

  In January, the Swiss unemployment rate rose to 3.2%, but seasonally adjusted data shows improvement. In Ticino, the rate stands at 3.3%. A complete analysis.