Lower wage costs and more AI in companies

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Lower wage costs and more AI in companies

(27.05.2026) Swiss companies’ CFOs are reassessing their priorities. Nearly half (46%) expect wage expenses to decrease in the medium term through the use of artificial intelligence, according to the latest survey by Deloitte Switzerland.

Swiss exports at their lowest level since 2021

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Swiss exports at their lowest level since 2021

(20.05.2026) Swiss foreign trade slowed sharply in the first quarter of 2026. Exports fell by -4.2% to CHF 66.9 billion, their lowest level since the third quarter of 2021, according to the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS).

Employment shows a slight uptick

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Employment shows a slight uptick

(13.05.2026) The Swiss labor market continues to stabilize. In the first quarter of 2026, the number of job vacancies increased by +0.7% compared with the same quarter in 2025, and by +0.8% year-on-year, according to the Swiss Job Market Index.

Increase in ransomware and "phishing" cyberattacks

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Increase in ransomware and "phishing" cyberattacks

(06.05.2026) Cyber threats remain high in Switzerland. In the second half of 2025, 29,006 incidents were reported voluntarily, in addition to 145 mandatory reports. This is shown by the semi-annual report of the Swiss Federal Office for Cybersecurity (OFCS).

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Useful information for SMEs on foreign trade: federal customs administration and formalities for import-export, opening an establishment or a subsidiary abroad, risk control.
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Here you will find legal provisions, relevant facts and information on staff management: recruitment, staff development, partial unemployment and social insurance, labor law, occupational safety.

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Facts and figures on SMEs in Switzerland

The Confederation actively supports SMEs, major players in the economy. Explanations and statistics.
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Digitalization of SMEs in Switzerland: A key factor

Companies must adapt their operations and digitalize to remain competitive. Definitions and examples.
Tips for making one's SME 'greener' and optimising its production

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Turning to corporate social responsibility is a way for SMEs to become greener and more socially conscious and therefore optimize their production.

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Robin Goldhagen, Head Investor Relations at Novastone Capital Advisors

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