Sector hit by reduced economic growth
The staff leasing sector is shrinking, even though the Swiss economy is still growing (albeit at a slower pace). Marius Osterfeld, economist at swissstaffing, explains: 'Companies often make use of staff leasing at times of peak labor demand. When growth levels are lower, tasks are increasingly covered by permanent staff, and when more staff are required, existing temporary positions are turned into permanent ones, but no new temporary staff are deployed.' However, future prospects remain good. Economic forecasts currently indicate a short period of economic weakness, rather than a long-term downturn.
Further Information:
More statistics can be found at this link.
Marius Osterfeld, Economist
Tel: 044 388 95 70 / 079 930 45 25
marius.osterfeld@swissstaffing.ch
Blandina Werren, Head of Communications
Tel: 044 388 95 35
blandina.werren@swissstaffing.ch
www.swissstaffing.ch
www.temporary-work.ch
swissstaffing is a service centre and centre of excellence for staff leasing companies in Switzerland. As an employers' association, swissstaffing represents the interests of its 400 members in matters of policy, the economy and society. swissstaffing is a social partner of the CBA on Staff Leasing, the agreement covering more employees in Switzerland than any other.
Studies on temporary workers and recruitment agencies in Switzerland
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