2026

Valérie Berger, Head of the Free Movement of Persons and Labor Relations Service at SECO

Posted workers: a vital resource for the Swiss economy

(18.03.2026) Since 2004, Switzerland has ensured that posted workers benefit from the same conditions as local employees. Valérie Berger, Head of the Free Movement of Persons and Labor Relations division at the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), explains the legal framework governing these measures, the obligations placed on foreign and Swiss companies, and the challenges ahead in sustaining the system.
Felix Meier, Director of the association Go for Impact

"Companies can make significant progress in protecting natural resources"

(04.03.2026) Since 2024, Swiss SMEs have been subject to new climate and environmental reporting requirements. The association Go for Impact aims to support them in this transition. Its Director, Felix Meier, outlines the solutions and tools the organization makes available to companies.
Silvia Quarteroni, Head of Innovation at the Swiss Data Science Center

"The biggest mistake is assuming your company has nothing to do with AI"

(18.02.2026) The Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC) supports SMEs in their digital transition through a range of assistance programs. Silvia Quarteroni, Head of Innovation, explains how the organization bridges the gap between academia and the business world, enabling research projects to find concrete applications within companies.
Marianne Bregenzer, Director for Switzerland and Austria at Dun & Bradstreet

"Bankruptcies expected to remain high this year"

(04.02.2026) In 2025, corporate bankruptcies increased by 20% in Switzerland, due to cyclical economic difficulties as well as a new legislative environment, explains Marianne Bregenzer, Managing Director of the consultancy Dun & Bradstreet.
Marco Rudin, Executive Director of the Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce

"‘Swiss Made’ enjoys an excellent reputation in Thailand"

(21.01.2026) As a free trade agreement is set to facilitate exchanges between Switzerland and Thailand from next year, the market of more than 65 million inhabitants is becoming more attractive for Swiss SMEs.
Arturo Bris, Director of the IMD World Competitiveness Center

"The quality and availability of digital talent clearly outperform those of other countries"

(07.01.2026) Switzerland ranks first worldwide in IMD’s World Digital Competitiveness Ranking among 69 economies but still lags behind in digital public administration. Arturo Bris, Director of the IMD World Competitiveness Center, reviews these results and the issues that must be addressed in order to maintain this level of digital competitiveness.

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