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Best Recruitment Agencies in Switzerland
Find top recruitment and staffing agencies in Switzerland. Whether you're looking for specialized talent or general hiring support, explore experienced recruitment firms that understand the local market and can help you build the perfect team.
Agency | Specialization | Country | Employees |
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Human Resources +2 more | |||
Payroll +55 more | |||
Administration +71 more | |||
Fundraising and Crowdsourcing +2 more | |||
Payroll +1 more | |||
Payroll +2 more | |||
Architecture and Construction +8 more | |||
Engineering +2 more | |||
Human Resources +1 more |
Switzerland's
Economic indicators
20
World ranked
Switzerland ranks 20 in the world by current economic output
$884.9bn
Nominal GDP (US$)
GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.
10
EMEA ranked
Switzerland is ranked 10 in EMEA by economic output in the region
GDP growth (%)
GDP growth explained
The chart compares how GDP has grown for Switzerland, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.
1.5%
Current rate
▼ 0.6% reduction
Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.
Switzerland's inflation rate
14 weeks
Maternity leave
Switzerland offers 14 weeks maternity leave at 80% pay, paternity leave for 10 days at 80% pay, both with salary capped at CHF 196/day. No specific parental leave law. Deel EOR provides full salary.
730 days
Sick leave
In Switzerland, employees have up to 730 days of paid sick leave within 900 days. With daily benefit insurance, employers cover 100% salary for 0-30 days, then 20% with insurance covering 80% up to 730 days. Without insurance, the entitlement varies from 3 weeks to 4 months based on job duration.
Cost of living
Cost of living index explained
The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.
Switzerland's
Labor market
Switzerland vs world population age distribution
8.7m
Population
Switzerland has a population of about 8.7m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.
9 days
Minimum annual holidays
Minimum annual holidays reflect mandated leave. Hiring in countries with high allowances (over 25 days) may require emphasizing work-life balance when recruiting.
34 hrs
Average working full time week
Standard work hours are typically 8 per day, 40 per week. Overtime is not always mandatory and can be part of salary by contract. Employees can work 45-50 extra hours with possible 125% pay for industrial, office, technical, and sales staff up to 45 hours; other sectors up to 50 hours.
4%
Current percentage
▼ 0.3% reduction
Switzerland's unemployment rate is healthy, indicating a well functioning labor market with good job opportunities for most people. Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small decrease in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability with a slight improvement in job availability
Unemployment rate
Switzerland's
Top performing companies and industries
Top performing companies
- Nestle
- Glencore
- UBS
Top industries
- banking
- pharmaceuticals
- chemicals
Ratio of males to females (by age)
72 / 61
Male
In Switzerland there is a medium gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating moderate inequality with some progress towards gender parity.
Switzerland's
Religion and ethnicity
Religion
In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.