Job prospects remain good in Switzerland – apart from in Ticino

Employment prospects are positive in Switzerland as a whole, but they are negative in southern Italian-speaking canton Ticino. As usual, the latest barometer barometer by recruitment firm Manpower highlights strong regional and sectoral differences. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox At the Swiss level, 45% of companies questioned in a survey intend to hire staff in the January-March period, 18% aim to reduce the workforce, 34% expect no change, and 3% didn't answer. The gap between the top two positions is 27 points: after adjusting for seasonal variations the "net employment forecast" for the first quarter of 2025 turns out to be +29%, Manpower said in a statement on Tuesday. This figure is four points lower than the previous survey. "Despite a slight decline in hiring expectations, the Swiss labour market remains one of the most competitive and resilient in the world," said Eric Jeannerod from Manpower. "This reflects the adaptability and skilful ...