Record growth in advertised positions
The Michael Page Swiss Job Index measures the number of advertised vacancies on corporate and recruitment websites across Switzerland. The latest survey records record growth.
An unmistakable sign that the economy is picking up again: Companies are looking for workers again. According to the Michael Page Swiss Job Index, the number of advertised jobs increased by +7.9 % from April to May 2021 and by +17.8 % since January. This is the strongest monthly growth this year and exceeds the growth rates in the same period before the Corona crisis. Particularly strong demand for specialists in logistics, IT, engineering, facilities management, and the pharmaceutical industry is responsible for this record growth.
| Areas with job growth | Monthly growth (April 2021 - May 2021) |
Growth in the current year (January 2021 - May 2021) |
| Logistician | +16,6 % | +14,9 % |
| IT specialists (especially cybersecurity specialists & programmers). | +14,6 % | +13.3 % |
| Facility Manager | +11,9 % | +13,2 % |
| Engineers | +10,3 % | +8,6 % |
| Pharma specialists | +10,2 % | +16,2 % |
"This growth is particularly encouraging. According to our data, the number of jobs advertised before Corona often fell just before the summer vacations (between April and May)," explained Yannick Coulange, Managing Director at PageGroup Switzerland. "In addition, growth is proving consistent across Switzerland."
All regions reported positive growth. With +12.7 % and +26.4 %, respectively, Central Switzerland (LU, NW, OW, SZ, UR, ZG) recorded both the strongest monthly growth and record growth in the current year.
| Regions | Monthly growth (April 2021 - May 2021) |
Growth in the current year (January 2021 - May 2021) |
| Central Switzerland (LU, NW, OW, SZ, UR, ZG) | +12,7 % | +26,4 % |
| Northern Switzerland (AG, BL, BS) | +8,2 % | +16,8 % |
| Central Plateau (BE, FR, JU, NE, SO) | +8,0 % | +17,6 % |
| Lake Geneva (GE, VD, VS) | +7,9 % | +22,8 % |
| Zurich (ZH) | +6,7% | +14.4% |
| Eastern Switzerland (AI, AR, GL, GR, SG, SH, TG) | +6,0 % | +14.4% |
Source: Michael Page
