(21.05.2025) Seen as even more virtuous than the green economy, the regenerative economy is attracting a growing number of players in Switzerland. We spoke with Bertrand Klaiber, head of a start-up accelerator in the field, launched in 2023 at EPFL Innovation Park.
(07.05.2025) Foreign nationals are over-represented in the most productive sectors of the Swiss economy. For Patrick Leisibach, a researcher at Avenir Suisse, immigration of highly qualified profiles is essential for the country's innovation and prosperity.
(30.04.2025) In Switzerland, the CircuBAT program – supported by the federal government – aims to reduce the environmental impact of lithium-ion batteries used in the electric mobility sector, explains its director, Andrea Vezzini.
(22.04.2025) Many Swiss SMEs have begun to integrate artificial intelligence into their processes. However, very few have developed an overarching strategy to systematically address both the opportunities and risks that AI brings. As a rule, SMEs cannot create such strategies on their own – they need external expertise. To help SMEs find suitable partners for their AI projects, the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW has joined forces with numerous partner organisations to develop SAIROP, a platform providing an overview of key AI players in Switzerland.
(09.04.2025) Companies are facing an increasing labor shortage across many sectors. Marcel Keller, head of Adecco Switzerland, believes that developing employees' skills plays a crucial role in enhancing companies' competitiveness and attractiveness.
(19.03.2025) The number of female entrepreneurs has grown in recent years, but it is still lower than that of their male counterparts. Riccarda Mecklenburg, president of the "Verband Frauenunternehmen," confirms that women tend to be more reluctant to take risks than men.
(05.03.2025) Global warming is making extreme weather events more frequent and intense. The damage they cause also poses new challenges for SMEs and insurers, says Annemarie Büttner, Lead Climate Risk Solutions at Swiss Re.
(19.02.2024) Generative artificial intelligence tools present tremendous opportunities for businesses but also raise legal uncertainties. How can companies mitigate risks, particularly regarding copyright compliance? Sabrina Konrad, legal expert at the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, shares her insights.
(05.02.2024) The shortage of skilled labor and the growing demand for flexibility are pushing Swiss companies to turn increasingly to payrolling. This employment model allows businesses to work with specialized professionals without hiring them directly. Fabien Baiata, CEO of Helvetic Payroll, explains.
(22.01.2025) Geopolitical tensions are testing the Swiss economic model and threatening to disrupt global trade. Hans Gersbach, co-director of the KOF Swiss Economic Institute at ETH Zurich, shares insights on navigating these commercial pressures.
(08.01.2025) Platforms like Glassdoor, Indeed, and Kununu enable job seekers to gain insight into a company's culture and values. Christoph Jordi, founder of the consulting firm DoDifferent, shares how these platforms have revolutionized the role of HR.
