Satisfied with the job - but still on the go for the job search
A majority of professionals in German-speaking Switzerland are satisfied with their current job. But 40 percent describe themselves as ready for a new job when the right opportunity presents itself. This is the result of a representative study conducted by the research institute GIM Suisse on behalf of the professional online network XING.
How satisfied are employees in their jobs? And how willing are they to change jobs? This is what the online network XING wanted to find out and surveyed around 500 working people in German-speaking Switzerland.
More than half of boys would change jobs in 2018
85 percent of respondents said they were very or somewhat satisfied with their current job. Only 6 percent were really dissatisfied. The survey found that this positive picture was evident across all genders and age groups. But even if the vast majority like their current job, 30 percent of Swiss employees would be open to a change, and another 10 percent have already taken concrete steps. Younger employees are particularly keen to change jobs: at 60 percent, well over half of 18- to 29-year-olds are prepared to change their job this year.
Job search in Switzerland is a local affair
According to the GIM study, an important criterion when choosing a job is the place of work. Four out of ten respondents would like a job at their own place of residence. 51 percent would still be willing to travel a maximum of 50 kilometers to work. Overall, men and full-time employees are willing to travel somewhat further for work than women and part-time employees. Only very few are drawn beyond the country's borders: Just 3 percent would leave Switzerland for a job.
Job search: Swiss use their personal network
When looking for a new job, Swiss people most frequently obtain information from acquaintances, friends or family members: Almost two-thirds use their personal network to look for a job. This is followed by general job exchanges on the Internet (58 percent) and specialized job portals (56 percent). Companies can take advantage of this fact by actively integrating their employees' personal online networks into their e-recruiting strategy. "Taking advantage of such new opportunities is particularly urgent at a time when there is a shortage of skilled workers and full employment," says Yves Schneuwly, Managing Director of XING Switzerland.
Top desired employers among Swiss XING users: Swisscom, Migros and SBB
A recent analysis of the employers of choice entered in XING profiles shows the most frequently mentioned Swiss companies:
- Swisscom
- Federation of Migros Cooperatives
- SBB CFF FFS
- Roche
- UBS
- ABB
- The Swiss Post
- Credit Suisse
- Swiss International Air Lines
- Federal Administration
As expected, big names with high appeal are found at the top of the list. "The larger Swiss companies in particular, which stand for progressive working conditions, enjoy the status of employer of choice among employees. Despite their size, these companies are well anchored locally," says Yves Schneuwly. To make it easier for smaller Swiss companies to identify who is interested in working at their company, XING has set up a desired employer function. In this way, the search for the "perfect match" can be targeted.
Source: www.xing.com
