​With the festive spirit of December faded away, the lack of daylight hours can make January a tough month to stay motivated. Many financial service professionals tend to stay in the office to hide from the Swiss cold, reducing access to sunlight, fresh air and exercise levels even further. If today is leaving you feeling particularly down, you might be affected by Blue Mond...

​September 2018 saw the tenth anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers - often portrayed in popular culture as the high profile starting pistol for the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC). During the aftermath, banking and financial services were put under intense scrutiny and continue to be subject to incredible levels of political intervention, commentary, enhanced re...

​This year saw the 21st century in its final throws of adolescence. A government shutdown, low unemployment, record stock market highs, and continuing trade wars all played a role in shaping 2019’s financial markets and economy. In a world of 24 hour news, recounting what happened yesterday, let alone at the beginning of the year, can be a challenge. The final year of the de...

​Receiving a job offer within the lucrative and high quality Swiss banking and financial services sector is more often than not a reason for celebration. However, there are many pros and cons of a role to consider before you say ‘yes’ to a job offer.  It is important to take note of your immediate ‘gut feeling’ when you receive a job offer. Are you passionate about making a ...

​The Swiss banking and financial services sector prides itself on its world-class customer service and top-tier private banking and wealth management industry. Hiring managers within the sector will often rely on attracting talent from across the globe to maintain competition and introduce valuable skill sets. Creative and productive staff members are both your biggest resou...

​The Swiss banking and financial sector hold a reputation for providing a world-class service. Many choose Swiss private banks to manage their money due to their attention-to-detail, personalised service and lead on fintech innovations such as blockchain.  This reputation has been achieved through companies hiring the creme-de-la-creme of talent from across the globe. Nearly...

​Even the most experienced and successful hire will likely need hand-holding when starting a new role within the Swiss banking and financial services sector. Starting at a new firm and learning new processes and workflows can be overwhelming, and it is the HR manager’s responsibility to create a thorough onboarding process which doesn’t leave your hire feeling adrift.  Onboa...

​Hiring exceptional candidates for roles within the banking and financial services sector in Switzerland can be a long and tiring process, and any hiring manager will be rejecting a large number of talented candidates for a popular role.  It is vital to make sure these candidates are treated with respect and communicated with politely, as they have put a lot of effort into y...

​Did you know that 34% of the “100 Best Workplaces in Europe” offer paid sabbaticals, according to the Great Places to Work Institute? With this number ever increasing, there's no better time to bring up the conversation with your employer. Asking for a career break is rarely easy, but a sabbatical offers more than a chance for you to recharge. Time away can be a vital oppor...

​Hiring managers working in the Swiss banking and financial services sector are looking for candidates who can provide an exceptional standard of service, and often require highly developed skill sets and plenty of relevant experience. However, it can also pay to consider those candidates who don’t quite reach the high standards in your job description, but instead hold the ...

​Sometimes, getting a new role is the easy part when you are seeking to make a next step in your career within the Swiss banking and financial services sector. The really tricky part is how to approach resigning your current role in a way which ensures you leave on good terms.  When leaving your role, don’t hand in an official resignation of notice stuffed with complaints an...

​Health Promotion Switzerland publishes an annual Job Stress Index which keeps track of the stress levels and mental health of workers in the country. Last year's results revealed 27% of the Swiss workforce have experienced ‘critical’ levels of stress. Prolonged or chronic stress can lead to a condition known as burnout, classed as a recognised illness by the World Health Or...

​You may have felt overwhelmed with stress, be hungering for a career change, or simply found a role that pays more. Whatever your reason for leaving your role within the Swiss banking and financial services sector, it is important to plan ahead when it comes to your timing, official reasons and attitude when it comes to the moment you hand in your notice.   Though it may be...

​Working in the banking and financial services sector in Switzerland can be a high-pressure environment where high standards are expected. However, even the most brilliant and driven worker can be affected by the presence of a toxic colleague within their company.   If you are experiencing consistent negative and energy-sucking behaviour from a co-worker such as gossip, bull...

​Switzerland’s banking and financial services sector holds a reputation for excellence and is filled with professionals who are both highly skilled and ambitious. However, even the most driven individual can hit a roadblock in their career when working under a boss who holds no interest in helping them develop their career.  Being in a role with no clear career path can lead...

​How do you react when a star performer hands in their resignation notice? Extending a counter-offer can seem like a logical solution, but it can also be a knee-jerk reaction which provides a costly and short-term answer to a deeper issue.  Hiring within the competitive Swiss banking and financial services sector means providing attractive salary packages and perks for valua...

​The banking and financial services sector in Switzerland thrives on exceptional talent sourced from around the globe. When it comes to hiring for senior and specialised roles who are trusted with handling large amounts of money or analysing big data sets, you may find the skills needed are in demand. You therefore may be expected to negotiate salary with a talented successf...

​Winning an exciting new role within the high quality banking and financial services sector in Switzerland is a brilliant new opportunity, but it is vital to make important choices to make a stellar impression on your first day of your new role. Rather than sitting quietly and taking in all of the new information, it is important to introduce yourself to all of your new co-w...

​The Swiss Federal Statistics Office places the banking and financial services sector as one of the highest paid industries in Switzerland. Its thriving private and investment banking sector means there are plenty of opportunities to harness your skills and build your career.   If you are currently feeling undervalued, or are not receiving performance related bonuses, it pay...

​Hiring within the Swiss banking and financial services sector means sourcing the best candidates across the globe who can upkeep the sector’s reputation for world-class customer service and confidence with the latest technologies. This means that hiring decisions need to be smart, and require the input from several stakeholders within an institution.   Candidates applying f...