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Jobs and employment

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

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132 articles on jobs and employment, newest first.

• Employment grows:+112,000 jobs in Switzerland

  In Q2 2025, loans amounted to 5.7 million (+2% per year). Services accelerate (+2.2%), Ticino slows down (-0.7%). 98,700 vacancies but it is difficult to recruit specialists.

• Unemployment rising among graduates in 2025

  The Federal Statistical Office notes unemployment growth among Swiss recent graduates from 2023 to 2025. Master's degrees: from 3.9% to 6.4%. Analysis by field of study.

• Raiffeisen cuts 180 jobs by 2027

  Raiffeisen announces the reduction of up to 180 seats to reduce costs by CHF 60 million. Structural reorganization in six departments since October.

• Raiffeisen cuts up to 180 jobs

  Raiffeisen Switzerland announces a savings program: up to 180 jobs eliminated by 2027, with a reduction of about CHF 60 million in costs.

• Organic companies can buy 20% conventional fodder

  The Federal Office of Agriculture relaxes the rules for organic farms: 20% conventional fodder to cover the total needs of their animals

• Drought: exemption for organic farms on the purchase of feed

  The FOAG authorises up to 20% of conventional feed for organic farms due to drought 2026. Derogation valid until the end of the year.

• Sunrise and salt consider closer cooperation on the mobile network

  Cooperation between Sunrise and salt could improve coverage, reception and connection quality in Switzerland, especially in rural and less populated areas.

• Labour market in Zug: wages and sectoral dynamics

  Analysis of the Zurich market: leading sectors, wage dynamics, competitive taxation and mandatory pensions for professionals and workers.

• Wages and the labour market in Basel City

  System of contributions, hours and workers' rights in the canton of Basel-City: federal rules, compulsory social security and cantonal rules for those working in Switzerland.

• Sunrise cuts 147 seats, staff costs -5%

  Sunrise completes the reduction of 147 jobs, with staff costs down 5%. Price increases from August 2026 on all services.

• Sick pay: the system works well

  Federal Council confirms: the system of protection for workers in the event of illness is adequate. Coverage at 85-90% in companies, only 0.13% of workers excluded.

• More UST: unemployment falls in the second quarter of the year

  The unemployment rate as defined by the ILO stood at 4.9%. In the first quarter it was 5.2%.

• Employment in Switzerland: +0.8% in Q2 2026

  In the second quarter of 2026, employment in Switzerland grew by 0.8% while the ILO unemployment rate rose to 4.9% according to UST data.

• Apprenticeship and vocational training in the Canton of Zug

  Settings and procedures for hiring an apprentice in the Canton of Zug, with reference to cantonal and federal laws.

• Wages and the labour market in the Canton of Schwyz: sectors and levels

  The situation of the labour market in the Canton of Schwyz, with data and statistics on working conditions and wages.

• Wages and Labour Market in URIs: Hiring and Collective Bargaining

  The Canton of Uri has a high employment rate and a strong demand for labour. The sectors that hire the most are industry, construction and services.

• Apprenticeship in Canton Uri: how it works

  Vocational training is essential for the development of a stable and rewarding career.

• Working for the Federal Administration: opportunities and benefits

  Learn how to pursue a career in the Swiss Federal Administration, including vocational training, internships and flexible working conditions.

• CSR Career Opportunities: Portal Guide

  Explore the open positions and the application path at the RSI Italian-speaking Swiss Radio and Television through the dedicated official portal.

• Wages and the labour market in Zurich: sectors and levels

  In-depth analysis of the labour market in the Canton of Zurich, with a focus on key sectors, wage levels and regulations in force.

• More Companies remain cautious, little inclination to hire

  Swiss companies continue to look to the future with caution, with hiring intentions remaining at the lowest levels of the past five years.

• Unemployment benefits in the canton of Zurich

  This guide examines the conditions for claiming unemployment benefit in the Canton of Zurich, including enrollment in the URC, the minimum contribution period, the calculation of the daily allowance, employment search obligations, and vocational reintegration measures.

• Recruitment in Switzerland: intentions at a 5-year low

  The Manpower survey has a net forecast of +19. Interest in AI skills is growing, but SMEs are struggling to invest in digital.

• Natural disasters, below average damage in 2026

  Damage from natural disasters in 2026 is below the 10-year average