One-Third of Swiss Companies Report Business Misconduct

New whistleblowing report reveals 35% of Swiss firms affected by illegal or unethical behavior, though rate remains below global average.

More than one-third of Swiss companies were affected by illegal or unethical behavior in the last year.
Swiss companies suffer above-average material damage compared to other nations surveyed.
France and Italy reported lower rates of corporate irregularities than Switzerland.
Internal reports primarily concern diversity, respect, human rights, and safety.
External reports primarily concern accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.

35%

Percentage of Swiss firms affected by misconduct

CHF 95,000

Minimum financial damage in 20% of cases

Over 50%

Percentage of US companies affected

66%

Proportion of financial damage uncovered via reporting

"Italy and France are the only two countries under scrutiny whose companies are less affected than those in Switzerland."
— Christian Hauser

"The material damage suffered by the affected Swiss companies was above average."
— Christian Hauser

The Silent Crisis: Misconduct Hits 35% of Firms

More than one-third of Swiss companies were affected by illegal or unethical behavior in the last year.
Swiss companies suffer above-average material damage compared to other nations surveyed.
France and Italy reported lower rates of corporate irregularities than Switzerland.
Internal reports primarily concern diversity, respect, human rights, and safety.
External reports primarily concern accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.

35%