Labor market Switzerland must do more for domestic workers, according to the economy

The number of domestic workers in Switzerland will decrease by 297,000 full-time employees by 2035. This has been calculated by Swiss business associations. They are calling for countermeasures - from the economy itself, but also from politicians.

According to a working paper published on Thursday by the Swiss Employers' Association and the economic umbrella organization Economiesuisse, the reason for the decline is demographic development: many people from the baby boomers of the 1960s are retiring. Relatively few new workers are joining them.

In order to maintain the good economic situation in Switzerland, the two associations are now calling for companies to improve their working conditions. For example, new working models should be introduced to benefit older employees. Politicians must make the framework conditions more attractive.

The two associations also say that Switzerland will not be able to solve its skills and labor shortage without foreign workers.

SDA