Employment market - ideal conditions for success

The Swiss employment rate of 80%-plus is significantly higher than the EU figure of around 72%. Over the past ten years, the traditionally low unemployment rate has ranged between one and four percent.

Switzerland is a global leader in terms of work productivity. Thanks to its outstanding education system, Switzerland boasts a highly qualified and motivated workforce at all levels. Employee multilingualism and an ethos of strong identification with the company also have a positive effect on work productivity. But it’s not just the workforce that impresses. The Swiss employment market is characterised by liberal employment laws, a low level of red tape, and social stability. Labour disputes are readily resolved owing to the ability of the social partners to work together as a team. Whilst Switzerland’s high wage levels attract a qualified workforce, employers nonetheless benefit from competitive unit labour costs owing to low social security contributions.

You’ll also benefit from all these advantages in Thurgau – even more! Thanks to the universities and polytechnics in the Thurgau catchment area, and to the existing strong industries and sectors generating a high potential for well-trained professionals, Thurgau boasts above-average work motivation and high productivity – whilst wage costs in Thurgau are below the national average.