Swiss Intelligence Service Reform Falls Short Amid Staff Discontent
Internal tensions persist at Federal Intelligence Service despite restructuring efforts, with staff association declaring modernization attempts unsuccessful.

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Top executives in Swiss companies earn 143 times more than lowest-paid employees, with pharmaceutical sector showing largest disparities despite minor improvement from previous year.
Internal tensions persist at Federal Intelligence Service despite restructuring efforts, with staff association declaring modernization attempts unsuccessful.

Investigation into discriminatory WhatsApp messages leads to immediate suspension of eight Lausanne police officers, prompting new confidential reporting structure.

Swiss companies buck global return-to-office trend with record 14% of jobs offering work-from-home options, placing Switzerland among top European countries for flexible work.

New survey reveals 50% of Swiss employees want increased work-from-home opportunities, highlighting shifting workplace preferences post-pandemic.

New WorkMed survey reveals 61% of Swiss apprentices face psychological challenges, prompting unions to call for urgent reforms including extended holiday periods.

New study reveals Swiss employees prioritize workplace atmosphere over compensation, with significant generational differences in job selection criteria.

New study reveals widespread AI adoption in Swiss workplaces, with half of users violating company policies and raising serious data security concerns.

New KPMG study reveals widespread AI adoption in Swiss workplaces, with majority of employees admitting to policy violations and unchecked AI output usage.

Employee confidence in Switzerland plummets to 45%, dropping the country to 22nd place in European rankings as post-pandemic workplace satisfaction continues to decline.

Left-leaning alliance launches popular initiative for 36 weeks total parental leave, proposing major expansion of current system with 18 weeks per parent.

Left-leaning alliance launches popular initiative calling for 36 weeks total parental leave, aiming to transform Switzerland's family policy.

A new popular initiative calls for 18 weeks of parental leave for each parent, totaling 36 weeks, marking a significant proposed expansion of Switzerland's family policy.

Swiss trade unions call for shorter working days and improved conditions for construction workers, citing family life impact and accident risks.

A new popular initiative proposes 18 weeks of leave for each parent, marking a significant potential shift in Swiss family policy.

New international study places Switzerland 26th out of 29 OECD nations for working women's conditions, highlighting persistent gender equality challenges.

New study reveals slow but steady progress in female leadership, with significant variations between Swiss regions and sectors.

Ten-year study shows gradual increase in female leadership positions, with German-speaking cantons leading while French and Italian regions lag behind.

Survey reveals 38% of Swiss theatre employees dissatisfied with work-life balance, as industry study shows over 40% of companies lack proper training and sensitization on workplace wellbeing issues.

Controversial proposal to extend working hours range and allow Sunday work sparks debate between political camps over work-life balance.

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