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Swiss minister criticises excessive pay

This content was published on Apr 23, 2017 Swiss Economic Minister Johann Schneider-Ammann told a Swiss newspaper that so-called fat-cat salaries for top bankers are stupid and divisive.

Union wants special coaching for older workers

This content was published on Apr 19, 2017 Presenting its demands on Wednesday, Travail Suisse said employees aged over 50 should benefit from special coaching offers and it urged regional employment centres to increase efforts to encourage companies to offer jobs for older workers. The group also said more preventive measures were needed, including further education, to reduce joblessness. Nearly 27% of unemployed…

Do software developers earn less than bus drivers?

This content was published on Apr 13, 2017 A recent report on Swiss salaries left many wondering whether software developers really only earn a mediocre amount compared to other professions.

Eurozone unemployment lowest in eight years

This content was published on Apr 6, 2017 More than a million people have been lifted out of unemployment in the eurozone during the past year. In February, unemployment fell to 9.5%, the lowest rate since May 2009. At the height of the financial crisis, unemployment in the region peaked at 12.1%. Unemployment is generally seen as a lagging indicator for the health of…

A century serving the elderly

This content was published on Apr 5, 2017 As Pro Senectute, the leading voice of the old in Switzerland, celebrates 100 years, we look at some striking images from their vintage campaign.

Salaries, property and happiness make top March stories

This content was published on Apr 3, 2017 Apart from an earthquake and a couple of train accidents, day-to-day concerns like wages, houses and wellbeing were most popular.

People are living longer. Will it mean more work?

This content was published on Mar 22, 2017 International statistics add context to the interconnected debates in Switzerland over retirement age, longevity and pensions.

Switzerland campaigns for equal pay at the UN

This content was published on Mar 20, 2017 Despite progress made, Switzerland still has some way to go before it men and women are paid equally. As of today, all countries bar none have a gender pay gap. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), women earn 23% less than men worldwide. In Switzerland, women earn on average 18.1% less than their male…

Chur’s hockey talent at home in Minnesota

This content was published on Mar 20, 2017 Nino Niederreiter is currently one of the two best Swiss ice hockey players. The Minnesota Wild forward is now in his eighth season in North America.

What do people earn in Switzerland?

This content was published on Mar 17, 2017 From baker to banker, Swiss workers earn salaries that must be put into perspective.

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