(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.
Despite current geopolitical tensions, optimism is gaining ground among finance executives. More than one third (38%) expect Switzerland's economic outlook to improve over the next 12 months, while only 19% fear a deterioration. More than half (57%) of the executives surveyed also anticipate a positive financial outlook for their company.
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of CFOs expect a significant increase in spending on technology and IT systems. More than a quarter (27%) of respondents believe this trend will increase staffing costs over the next three years, particularly to finance the continuing education needed to use these new tools. By contrast, 46% expect labor costs to fall thanks to the integration of AI. Job cuts are considered more likely abroad (37%) than in Switzerland (30%).
Economic forecasts also remain highly uneven across markets. The executives surveyed foresee a predominantly positive outlook in China (44% positive versus 21% negative). They are, however, more cautious regarding the United States (32% versus 36%). Signals from Germany are considered particularly worrying (13% positive versus 53% negative).
The strong Swiss franc (68%) and staffing costs (58%) are the main factors weighing on company margins, ahead of rising energy and raw material prices (51%).
Last modification 27.05.2026
