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Switzerland is a globalization champion

WEBSwitzerland is a globalization champion. (03.01.2024) Despite remaining below its 2019 pre-pandemic level, Switzerland continued its global trade dominance in …

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Accidents and illness

WEBIn terms of the prevention of accidents and illness at work, the employer should leave nothing to chance. It is the employer’s role to err on the safe side to avoid its employees …

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Health insurance offices (LAMal)

WEBHealth insurance offices providing mandatory basic insurance and optional additional insurance cover medical costs. A financial contribution from the employer to health …

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Switzerland is in world’s top 3 for competitiveness

WEBSwitzerland is in world’s top 3 for competitiveness. (06.07.2022) Once again, the Swiss economy has been recognized for its competitiveness. The country is ranked …

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Health and safety at work

WEBAll employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees. Employees must be able to work in appropriate, safe premises. In the case of specific risks, the employer must provide protective equipment suitable for the risks involved, in order to prevent any accident or illness (for example, people handling toxic substances must

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Harassment and bullying

WEBActs of violence or threats of physical and psychological acts of violence, for any reason, must be prevented and stopped. Managers are required to issue clear instructions on this subject, for the well-being of everyone. A company undermined by internal conflict such as harassment and bullying (psychological violence) will also experience

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Accident insurance OAI and NOAI

WEBNon-Occupational Accident Insurance (NOAI): If a person works at least 8 hours a week at the same company, they are compulsorily insured against occupational and non …

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Entrepreneurial spirit in Switzerland is increasing slightly

WEBThe perception of opportunities in Switzerland is positive for 49.6% of respondents, an increase compared to 2020 (44.5%), but slightly below the selected …

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Protective equipment

WEBPersonal equipment may be necessary to effectively protect employees’ health. Where collective organizational or technical measures are not enough to protect workers’ health, the employer must provide personal protective equipment.

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Switzerland remains leader in innovation

WEB2023. Switzerland remains leader in innovation. (18.10.2023) The Swiss economy has managed to retain its innovation edge. The country retained first place for the thirteenth consecutive year, while Sweden overtook the United States for second position, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 2023 Innovation Index.

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Services of SERV

WEBIn connection with the aforementioned risks, SERV offers specific insurance for exporters: Supplier credit insurance. Covers non-payment of an export operation. Manufacturing …

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Labor inspections

WEBLabor inspections: health and safety within companies. Labor inspection agencies are responsible for checks relating to the protection of workers. They must provide …

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Public procurement

WEBThe new Ordinance on Public Procurement ( effective 1 January 2021, document in German) provides for strict measures on conflicts of interest and corruption (art. 3). In …

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Working at night and on Sundays

WEBWage supplement/ Hourly compensation. Sunday work of a temporary nature corresponds to a maximum of six Sundays worked per calendar year (including statutory holidays). In …

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New record for job market

WEBNew record for job market. (01.02.2023) The economic downturn has not affected the demand for labor. The Swiss Job Market Index, published by the Adecco Group and the …

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