(20.08.2025) Job vacancies declined slightly in Q2 2025. Their number fell by 1% compared to the previous quarter, and by 3% year-on-year, according to the Swiss Job Market Index compiled by Adecco and the University of Zurich.
Certain sectors are particularly affected by this downward trend. "Highly qualified IT professions" (software developers, database and network specialists, etc.) recorded a 31% year-on-year decrease in the first half of 2025. "Sales, administration and business specialists" (including sales agents and mid-level accounting professionals) saw a 24% decline in vacancies over the same period.
In addition, job offers in "office professions" (secretaries, telephone operators, etc.) and "assembly and auxiliary staff roles" (plant and machine operators, bus and tram drivers, etc.) fell by 12%. "Highly qualified business professions" (financial analysts, marketing and advertising specialists, etc.) also recorded a marked downward trend (-9%).
According to the study’s authors, these occupational categories have been affected by a weakening economic environment since mid-2022 and by increasing competition from artificial intelligence tools, which have seen wider adoption since 2023.
However, demand for personnel remains strong in healthcare and personal services. "Highly qualified health professions" (nurses and doctors) recorded a 9% year-on-year increase. Occupations in the "personal services" category (opticians, custodians, firefighters, etc.) also posted a 7% rise. This situation is mainly attributed to an ageing population and demographic growth.
Last modification 20.08.2025
