parental leave
Swiss parental-leave initiative clears the signature hurdle
The Green Liberals say they have submitted more than 112,000 signatures for a Swiss parental-leave initiative.
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gender equality
Switzerland falls ten places in global gender equality ranking
Switzerland has fallen ten places to 27th in the World Economic Forum’s global gender-gap index. The article would examine the country’s decline, its performance in political representation and economic participation, and why progress on gender equality is slowing despite Switzerland’s wealth.
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business
Swiss Executive Pay Gap Remains Wide Despite Slight Decrease
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.
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intelligence
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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police
Lausanne Police Scandal Deepens: Eight Officers Suspended
Investigation into discriminatory WhatsApp messages leads to immediate suspension of eight Lausanne police officers, prompting new confidential reporting structure.
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business
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.
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workplace
New survey reveals 50% of Swiss employees want increased work-from-home opportunities, highlighting shifting workplace preferences post-pandemic.
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education
New WorkMed survey reveals 61% of Swiss apprentices face psychological challenges, prompting unions to call for urgent reforms including extended holiday periods.
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employment
New study reveals Swiss employees prioritize workplace atmosphere over compensation, with significant generational differences in job selection criteria.
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technology
New study reveals widespread AI adoption in Swiss workplaces, with half of users violating company policies and raising serious data security concerns.
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technology
New KPMG study reveals widespread AI adoption in Swiss workplaces, with majority of employees admitting to policy violations and unchecked AI output usage.
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economy
Employee confidence in Switzerland plummets to 45%, dropping the country to 22nd place in European rankings as post-pandemic workplace satisfaction continues to decline.
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parental leave
Left-leaning alliance launches popular initiative for 36 weeks total parental leave, proposing major expansion of current system with 18 weeks per parent.
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parental leave
Left-leaning alliance launches popular initiative calling for 36 weeks total parental leave, aiming to transform Switzerland's family policy.
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politics
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.
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labor
Swiss trade unions call for shorter working days and improved conditions for construction workers, citing family life impact and accident risks.
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politics
A new popular initiative proposes 18 weeks of leave for each parent, marking a significant potential shift in Swiss family policy.
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gender equality
New international study places Switzerland 26th out of 29 OECD nations for working women's conditions, highlighting persistent gender equality challenges.
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business
New study reveals slow but steady progress in female leadership, with significant variations between Swiss regions and sectors.
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business
Ten-year study shows gradual increase in female leadership positions, with German-speaking cantons leading while French and Italian regions lag behind.
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