There are a quarter of a million job vacancies in Switzerland.
A survey by the human resources website x28 says half the jobs are being advertised through agencies and the other half on company’s own websites.
While there are a wide range of options, it’s clear there are two sectors most in need – nurses and electricians. More than 7,000 nurses are needed and nearly 5,000 electricians.
Cantons Zurich and Bern have the most vacancies.
Trump tariffs could hit Swiss exporters
Swiss exporters are worried about the threats that President elect-Trump has made over tariffs.
Hunt for Meyrin armed robber
A cross-border manhunt is under way after an armed man robbed a jewellery shop at the Meyrin Shopping Centre yesterday evening.
Women still paid less in Geneva
The latest figures from the Cantonal Statistics Office show that female workers in Geneva earn around 8% less than similarly qualified men.
French politicians demand better deal from Bern
The debate over how much money the French spend on unemployment benefits to frontalier workers is hotting up.
Passerelle won't cure problems
As the date for the next set of referendums gets closer, the two sides for and against the new footbridge to run parallel with the Mont Blanc Bridge are putting forward their arguments.
Amherd congratulates Trump
The Swiss president Viola Amherd has sent her congratulations to Donald Trump on his election success.
