The best employers in Switzerland and Liechtenstein
On August 22, icommit GmbH presented the Swiss Employer Awards to the best employers from Switzerland and Liechtenstein for the 19th time at Lake Side in Zurich. With feedback from over 28,000 employees from 121 companies, the Employer Award is the largest employee survey in Switzerland. The best employers 2019 in their respective size categories are: SFS Group AG, Heime Kriens AG, Stanserhorn-Bahn-Aktiengesellschaft and Vision-Inside AG.
In 2019, the jury will again consist of employees who evaluate their company using a scientifically based questionnaire that is well established in practice. In doing so, they respond to perceived organizational conditions at their employer, such as collaboration, dealing with change, management, leadership, employee involvement, work content, employee development and compensation, and provide information about their basic attitude (attachment and satisfaction as well as attractiveness and recommendation of the employer) toward the company.
Already 19. implementation
Sven Bühler, Managing Director of icommit, and his team have again this year - and for the 19th time - surveyed employees from 121 companies on their behalf and analyzed their responses. Over 28,000 employees submitted their evaluations, making the survey the largest of its kind in Switzerland. According to Bühler, this shows how great the interest of the workforce is in being heard. This is because the number of participants has been consistently high over the years, also because the companies systematically use the findings of the survey to further develop themselves and thus continuously improve their attractiveness as an employer.
Corporate strategy beats work-life balance
What is particularly interesting about this year's results: Despite a sharp increase in burn-out and other stress-related absences from work, the influence of a balanced work-life balance on the commitment of the workforce is very small. icommit CEO Sven Bühler provides a simple explanation for this in his presentation at the awards ceremony: "Employees who show genuine commitment see meaning in their tasks, care about set goals, make an effort for their company, and motivate themselves autonomously. For us, these are the "Willis", they want. And when a Willi knows the goal, they are willing to embrace change." A good work-life balance or high compensation, on the other hand, is more likely to attract an "Egon," according to Bühler. He also has a bond with his company. But they are calculating. Egons always have their own advantage in mind. Companies would therefore do well to create a working environment in which Willis - female and male - feel particularly comfortable.
The best employers 2019
This year's winners can already increasingly look forward to Willis in their workforce, because they consistently promote a work environment in which appreciation, independent work, short decision-making paths, co-entrepreneurship and responsibility are emphasized.
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More information: Swiss Employer Award
