Archive: Labour market

Q&A: A Compass for Swiss Policymakers Regarding Childcare

Childcare policy is a much-discussed topic in Swiss politics. Unsurprisingly, our recent recommendations regarding the subject have sparked controversy. In this article, we respond to the most common critiques.

24.04.2026, Patricia Schafer, Agustina Rodriguez

Every Second Immigrant Comes to Switzerland for Work

Migration Insigths While immigration from EU/EFTA countries is largely driven by the labor market, family reunification dominates among migrants from third countries. A closer look at the aggregate figures shows who is coming to Switzerland – for what reasons – and who ultimately stays.

19.02.2026, Patrick Leisibach, Agustina Rodriguez

What Will AI Mean for the Labor Market? Two (and a Half) Lessons From History

Predictions of the end of work have accompanied every technological revolution. So far, they have never come true. With AI, much may repeat itself, though this time, there may be one important difference.

28.01.2026, Jürg Müller

“Taxing Progress Is Absurd”

Interview Amid concerns about job losses and shrinking government revenue, the idea of an “AI tax” is gaining traction again. In an interview with the St. Gallen‐Appenzell Chamber of Commerce, Patrick Leisibach warns about the consequences of such policy intervention—especially if Switzerland forges ahead alone.

28.10.2025, Patrick Leisibach

Daycare Subsidies: Expensive but Ineffective?

The idea behind flat-rate childcare allowances is to help mothers join the workforce — but their impact is minor, especially when distributed indiscriminately.

30.06.2025, Patricia Schafer

Poverty in a Wealthy Country: 3 Questions, 3 Answers

A closer look beyond the statistics shows that poverty is often temporary and closely linked to unemployment.

29.04.2025, Patrick Leisibach

Full-time vs. Part-time: Do We Need New Incentives in Switzerland?

The progression of income tax does not explain the increase in part-time employment.

19.12.2024, Marco Salvi

Flexibility Is Also the Trump Card in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence is making inroads into complex and knowledge-intensive tasks that were previously reserved for humans. Is state intervention necessary? (Part 2)

31.10.2024, Patrick Schnell, Marco Salvi

Future-Proof Jobs? How AI Is Influencing the Swiss Labor Market

Artificial intelligence has arrived on the job market. A first model analysis shows: Managers are likely to benefit from the technologies, while office workers are more likely to face competition. (Part 1)

31.10.2024, Patrick Schnell, Marco Salvi

Choosing a Career: One Step Closer to Gender Equality

Analysis Progress and Tenacious Trends

23.05.2024, Marco Salvi, Patrick Schnell

Counterproductive Quota-Based Policy

Switzerland should be making better use of global talent — without opening its borders too much.

22.12.2023, Patrick Leisibach

Borderless Innovation

Hannah’s Quicktakes on labor migration

29.09.2023, Hannah Wise

Hung Over After Birthday Celebrations?

The Swiss three-pillar system has turned 50. Despite changes in society and the labor market it’s aged well, but it still needs rejuvenation.

29.09.2023, Jérôme Cosandey

Innovation without Borders

The Importance of Labor Migration for Innovation in Switzerland

13.09.2023, Patrick Leisibach, Patrick Schnell, Laurenz Grabher

Paradoxical Minimum Wages

Essential on the topic of the labor market

24.07.2023, Patrick Leisibach

Reducing Barriers to Global Talent

Parliament wants to facilitate the transition of foreign university graduates into the labor market. This decision is sensible. However, more challenging debates await.

21.06.2023, Patrick Leisibach

Equality Policy at an Impasse

Commentary of the Week Companies could now be sanctioned if suspected of pay discrimination. Yet again, the Swiss National Council is serving a dubious narrative that harms the cause of equality

30.05.2023, Lukas Schmid, Patrick Leisibach

Taxes in the Age of Chatbots

Digitization and automation are changing the economy. But that does not mean the tax system has to be reinvented.

24.04.2023, Lukas Schmid, Patrick Leisibach

Wage Protection Doesn’t Actually Protect

Hannah’s Quicktakes on the efficiency of wage protection

30.11.2022, Hannah Wise

Who Do Wage Protections Protect?

Why the State Can – and Should – Dispense with Wage Policy

17.11.2022, Marco Salvi, Patrick Leisibach, Patrick Schnell

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