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  • Swiss Skills Shortage Index 2024

    The shortage of skilled workers reached a peak in Switzerland in 2022, yet there are few signs of the issue abating in 2023. Despite declining growth momentum due to the current economic slowdown, the skills shortage has increased by 24%, reaching record highs. Recruiting staff remains a challenge for companies. Vacancies for health specialists, IT experts and technical engineers are currently proving particularly difficult to fill. This is highlighted by the Swiss Skills Shortage Index published by the Adecco Group Switzerland and the Swiss Job Market Monitor project undertaken by the University of Zurich.

     

  • High demand for construction specialists despite economic downturn

    The situation on the Swiss labour market is becoming darker. The job index began to show a decline at the end of 2023, and then this negative trend continued in the first quarter of 2024. If job seekers want to successfully hold their own on the labour market, it is crucial that they acquire the specific skills that employees are looking for. The Adecco Group Swiss Job Market Index, a scientifically substantiated study conducted by the Adecco Group Switzerland and the University of Zurich’s Swiss job market monitor, offers an insight into the key skills in question.

  • The job market is continuing to cool: secretarial staff and qualified nursing staff are less in demand

    The situation on the Swiss labour market is becoming darker. The job index began to show a decline at the end of 2023, and then this negative trend continued in the first quarter of 2024. If job seekers want to successfully hold their own on the labour market, it is crucial that they acquire the specific skills that employees are looking for. The Adecco Group Swiss Job Market Index, a scientifically substantiated study conducted by the Adecco Group Switzerland and the University of Zurich’s Swiss job market monitor, offers an insight into the key skills in question.

  • Study shows: these are the skills that companies are looking for

    The situation on the Swiss labour market is becoming darker. The job index began to show a decline at the end of 2023, and then this negative trend continued in the first quarter of 2024. If job seekers want to successfully hold their own on the labour market, it is crucial that they acquire the specific skills that employees are looking for. The Adecco Group Swiss Job Market Index, a scientifically substantiated study conducted by the Adecco Group Switzerland and the University of Zurich’s Swiss job market monitor, offers an insight into the key skills in question.

  • Economic slowdown curbs job growth: 3% more jobs advertised than in the previous year

    In 2023, the Swiss labour market saw a slowdown in job growth, influenced by a marked economic slump. The Adecco Group Swiss Job Market Index recorded a moderate increase of 3% compared to 2022. This scientifically substantiated study is conducted by the Adecco Group Switzerland and the Swiss Job Market Monitor from the University of Zurich.