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

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• Working at SECO: Opportunities and Federal Career

  The Secretariat of State for the Economy employs over 900 people in three locations. Discover apprenticeships, university internships and opportunities in Swiss federal public administration.

• DRY: Q2 growth, it's not boom but real

  Swiss GDP +1.5% in Q2 2026. SECO slows down on boom, but enlarged growth and domestic demand recovers. Annual forecasts under review in two weeks.

• Swiss economy accelerates, GDP +1.5% in 2026

  SECO confirms strong growth in Q2 2026 with GDP +1.5%. Manufacturing and chemical-pharmaceutical industries are driving the Swiss economic recovery.

• Q2 GDP 2026: +1.5% quarterly, industry growth

  In Q2 2026, Swiss GDP grew by 1.5% net of sporting events, the strongest since 2021. Boosted by the chemical-pharmaceutical industry (+10.5%) and rebound in domestic demand.

• Wages and the labour market in Aargau: a guide

  How does the labour market in the canton of Aargau work? Wages, sectors, taxation and contributions according to Swiss federal and cantonal regulations.

• Swiss companies, half-year results beyond estimates

  In the first half of the year, 24 out of 30 companies in the SLI index exceeded market expectations. 2026 profit estimates revised to +18% thanks to investments in artificial intelligence.

• Novartis cuts 130 jobs in Basel

  Novartis announces the cut of up to 130 jobs in Basel by the end of 2027. Reason: transfer of activities to Novartis Campus and expiration of contracts.

• Swiss Life cuts 600 posts by 2028

  Swiss insurance company reduces headcount through natural replacement. 200 reductions already started, another 100 by the end of 2026. Impact on the labor market.

• Swiss Life to cut 600 jobs by the end of 2028

  The life insurer announced a restructuring plan to improve operational efficiency.

• 580 fewer places in the administration: a risk to residents' jobs?

  A cantonal initiative proposes to reduce the workforce of the Ticino Administration by 580 units. The question goes beyond mere savings: what implications for the local labour market?

• Paralympic sector, slight progression in the second trimester

  3.9 million overnight stays between April and June (+0.4%). Decreasing in the semester (-3.1%). UST DATA.

• Graubünden, Women's House funding: application rejected

  The Greater Graubünden Council faces 91% employment in the Women's House: MP Bischof requests more funding, the government refuses.

• For graduates, unemployment increases after graduation

  The Federal Statistical Office announces an increase in unemployment among recent graduates: UNI master's from 3.9% to 6.4%, sup bachelor's from 3.4% to 4.9% between 2023-2025.

• Recent graduates, rising unemployment: UST DATA

  Master UNI at 6.4%, bachelor sup at 4.9%. UST: between 2023-2025 the difficult insertion in the market grows. Affected sectors and scenarios.

• 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.

• More: TX Group penalized by write-downs in the first half

  The Zurich media group TX Group recorded a surge in its adjusted results in the first half, but was penalised by write-downs.

• 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.

• 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.