Finding a job in Zurich and other expatriate hubs can be challenging, especially for migrants, refugees, career returners, and professionals transitioning into new industries. As a hiring manager, recruiter, or someone with influence in your network, you have the power to make a difference. Creating a more inclusive and supportive job market benefits individuals and organizations by attracting a diverse talent pool and fostering innovation. Working in Global Mobility, Leadership, and Career Coaching with Lifestyle Expats, I’ve seen firsthand how structural barriers and biases affect talented professionals. That’s why I advocate for a systemic, inclusive, and agile hiring approach aligned with my Global Coaching Approach. Here are 17 concrete ways to support job seekers in Zurich and beyond. 1. Increase Visibility of […]

Moving to a new country can be an exhilarating adventure, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. As an expat, you may navigate unfamiliar environments, deal with language barriers, and cope with homesickness. Amid all these changes, it’s easy to neglect your mental well-being. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to help expats prioritize self-care and maintain their mental health while living abroad. This guide covers everything from practical tips on finding local support systems to strategies for managing stress and anxiety. Whether you’re a seasoned expat or just starting your journey, we believe that taking care of your mental well-being is essential for a fulfilling and successful expat experience. So, grab a cup of tea and […]

Afsheen Ismail-Wey has spent over 20 years asking the same question in different rooms: what actually makes people – and the organizations they work in – trust each other enough to grow together? That question took her through senior Talent and Organization roles at Abbott Laboratories and Mondelez International, where she led talent strategy across dozens of countries and rebuilt performance systems following the Kraft/Cadbury merger. Ten years ago, she took that question independently, founding Phoenix, a leadership and HR advisory practice now based in Zurich, working with Pharma and FMCG clients across Change Management, Transformation, Talent Management, Culture, Organization Effectiveness, Coaching, and DEI – work that has driven double-digit gains in engagement and Net Promoter scores for her clients. […]

Nine Hot Tips to Use to Your Advantage by Angela Weinberger With the start of international and Swiss school holidays, you notice fewer people on the trains, and motivation to work is generally lower than usual. This is when to take overtime compensation, go home at decent hours, and take a break from the country for a while. It’s also time to jump into a lake near you every evening after work.  Over the years, I have learned that everything in Zurich is cyclical, like a woman. As an entrepreneur, I needed to learn to adjust my work schedule to the slow periods (as most expats leave the city), and this year, the heat wave has arrived before the traditional […]

Tejana Raithatha’s path has been a natural evolution, shaped by a consistent practice of adapting to life’s transitions rather than following a rigid master plan. Her early professional years were anchored in the highly structured, practical world of the corporate sector—a foundation that built a deep respect for logic, clear systems, and everyday execution. The truest turning point arrived over the last decade through the grounding, daily reality of parenting. This shift forced a natural pause, turning focus inward and sparking a gradual realization that the way human beings interact with the world operates from the inside out.  Through consistent practices like meditation, intuition, and honest self-talk, she began to understand the practical mechanics of human behavior, emotions, and how we manage […]