​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...

​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...

​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...

​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...

​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...

​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...

​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...

​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...

​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 ...

​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...

​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...

​For many employers and HR professionals in financial services, developing work-life balance strategies that bring tangible benefits to the business and their employees can be challenging. In a candidate-led market, employees have more choice than ever, and after salary and job security they state that work-life balance is the most important factor for job satisfaction. To a...

​Salary negotiation. Those two words fill most people with dread, but with the average salary up 9.3% from a decade ago and continuing to rise – can you afford not to negotiate?Women, in particular, are less likely to try. Linda Babcock’s book, Women Don’t Ask, revealed that only about 7% of women attempt to negotiate their first salary, compared to 57% of men. People who ne...

​No-one likes to talk about pay but are you missing out on a hard-earned raise? The average salary in the financial sector has increased by 9.3% over the last decade. Break the taboo and secure the pay rise you deserve. Start by asking.Know your worthBe prepared. Don't let impostor syndrome get the better of you and undervalue yourself. Likewise, don't expect your line manag...

​It is evident that when it comes to work, millennials are very different than the generations that came before them. In order to support and manage this type of talent, it is essential to address the generational differences, to better understand their priorities and behavior in the workplace.Millennials all have one thing in common: they want to make a difference. Research...

​Many professionals are now considering contracting at some point in their career. The numerous benefits afforded by this way of working include flexible working environments, tax break benefits, and increased compensation. There are however also a number of considerations to take into account before accepting work on a contract basis.Whilst millions of candidates around the...