During the same period, companies reported 2.7% more job vacancies than one year earlier. Difficulties in recruiting skilled professionals increased compared with the previous quarter, and employment prospects are positive. This is shown by the latest figures from the Federal Statistical Office FSO.
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Increase in employment in the 2nd quarter of 2026
In the 2nd quarter of 2026, total employment (excluding agriculture) in Switzerland increased by 2.0% year-on-year (seasonally adjusted +0.5% compared with the previous quarter).