Work-life balance: the Ticino survey starts

Context

In brief

• First cantonal survey on work-life balance
• Promoted by Pro Familia Svizzera Italiana
• Official start of the survey: 1 October
• Objective: to map good practices and areas for improvement

Key Facts

• Promoter: Pro Familia Svizzera Italiana
• Start date: 1 October
• Target: Employers in the canton
• Data analysis: Dr. Philippe Gnaegi

The first cantonal survey dedicated to the issue of work-life balance, an initiative promoted by Pro Familia Svizzera Italiana that aims to involve all employers active in the Ticino area, officially started on 1 October. The primary objective of this survey is to bring out the good practices already implemented within companies and local authorities, while identifying the areas where action is needed to make concrete improvements. The survey, which aims to offer a representative snapshot of the Ticino economic reality, focuses on crucial aspects of personnel management, such as work flexibility, hours, different organizational models, leave policies, career opportunities and gender balance.

A data-driven approach.

The process of analyzing the data collected will be managed by Dr. Philippe Gnaegi, a university professor who has over twenty years of specific experience in the sector. The results will be processed exclusively in aggregate form, ensuring the anonymity of the individual participating realities. The initiative is not limited to the simple collection of data, but intends to provide institutions, the political world and the economic fabric with a solid and concrete basis on which to build future measures to support businesses. In a historical moment characterized by a widespread shortage of qualified personnel, the ability of a company to reconcile professional and personal needs becomes a determining factor for its attractiveness on the labor market.

Operational details

Impact on the competitiveness of the territory.

The reconciliation of work and private life is not only a matter of individual well-being, but a fundamental pillar for the competitiveness of the Ticino territory as a whole. According to the promoters, companies that adopt flexible models that are attentive to the needs of employees are in a position of competitive advantage, being able to attract and retain the talents necessary for business growth more easily. The survey aims precisely to crystallize this added value, making visible the strategies that make organizations more resilient and attractive. For employers in the Canton, participating in this survey means actively contributing to the definition of a regulatory and support framework that is more in line with the real needs of the market. The comparison with industry practices also allows them to assess their positioning compared to the competition. Find out more about personnel management to understand how company policies influence the local labor market. The collection of structured data will allow, in perspective, to develop targeted interventions that can support Ticino companies in overcoming the challenges related to the management of schedules and the enhancement of employees. This evidence-based approach is essential to avoid fragmented interventions, preferring instead support policies that take into account the specificity of the cantonal economic fabric. The analysis conducted by Dr. Philippe Gnaegi ensures the scientific rigor that is essential to translate the responses of companies into operational guidelines, capable of positively influencing the attractiveness of the Ticino economic system for the years to come.

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Key points

How to contribute to the improvement of the system.

The active participation of employers is the main driver of this survey. By sharing their organizational models, companies can make an essential contribution to guiding future institutional strategies. The anonymous and aggregate nature of the analysis, as specified by Pro Familia Svizzera Italiana, ensures that the confidentiality of company information is preserved, while allowing a reliable overview to be obtained. Companies wishing to learn more about issues related to personnel management and the impact of wage costs can consult the dedicated online services. For proper corporate financial planning, it is useful to regularly monitor changes in social security contributions and current regulations. If your company is looking to optimize its wage structure or wants to assess the impact of personnel costs, our calcolatore stipendio is a useful tool for obtaining accurate and up-to-date estimates. The Pro Familia initiative represents a unique opportunity for Ticino companies to make their voices heard in the debate on job quality. The success of the survey will depend on the capillarity of participation, which will allow to outline a shared strategy between the public and private sectors. We invite employers to consider the importance of this survey for the construction of a more solid, flexible labor market capable of responding to contemporary challenges, while ensuring greater stability for all organizations operating in the Canton.

Source: tio.ch