Switzerland scraps work-permit bureaucracy for S-status refugees
Geneva explains new one-click hiring process for S-permit staff
Swiss national highways report highlights CHF 1.7 bn maintenance drive
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Swiss Airports Navigate First Week of EU Entry/Exit System Roll-out
Switzerland’s three main airports experienced their first high-volume test of the EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System on 22 October. Average processing times doubled, but remained manageable, prompting airports and employers to issue new arrival-time guidance. Once initial enrolments are complete, Swiss authorities expect faster crossings and better overstay controls—critical for business travellers and expatriates.
New Federal Form Simplifies Hiring of Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Switzerland’s migration authority released a single nationwide notification form on 22 October, making it easier for companies to hire refugees and other protected persons. By unifying previously fragmented procedures, the move should cut onboarding times and boost labour-market integration—important for employers battling staff shortages.
SWISS Launches Airport Career Days to Tackle Aviation Talent Crunch
On 22 October, SWISS announced an open-house ‘Career Days’ programme that will showcase pilot, cabin and technical roles at Zurich Airport. The initiative supports the airline’s drive to build a Swiss-based talent pool, reducing reliance on foreign crew and mitigating labour-permit risks that regularly affect flight schedules crucial to business travellers.
Employer-Branding Forum at The Circle Highlights New Talent Strategies for International Firms
At a 22 October forum in Zurich Airport’s The Circle, Swiss employers exchanged strategies on branding themselves to globally mobile talent amid labour shortages and tight permit quotas. Case studies showed how integrated relocation support—from hybrid-work options to concierge visa services—has become central to attracting and retaining international hires.
Federal Council Opens Consultation on Revised EU Tax-Information Accord, Easing Compliance for Swiss Expatriates
Switzerland opened consultations on updating its EU Automatic Exchange of Information agreement, incorporating stricter OECD standards and VAT-recovery assistance. The changes will streamline tax compliance for cross-border employees and reduce withholding-tax friction for Swiss-based multinationals, but also demand tighter payroll accuracy.