Job postings are crucial in attracting diverse talent, but subtle discriminatory language can inadvertently exclude certain groups. In Switzerland, where diversity is supposedly valued, discriminatory language must be recognized and eliminated from job advertisements. Creating inclusive job postings in Switzerland fosters diversity and attracts many talents. Organizations can contribute to a more equitable and welcoming job market by carefully crafting language and eliminating unintentional biases. Why do we need to get better at writing inclusive job postings? Declining Birth Rates and War for Talent: Swiss HR Managers, Talent Acquisition specialists and Global Mobility Managers discuss the constant issue of the declining birth rates and what it means for the labor market with a lack of qualified talent in many areas […]

Helping global talents succeed in Zurich has been part of my job for years. I am holding a workshop on the topic with HR professionals, and I revisited the five steps. They have not changed over the last decade despite advances in technology and an even higher talent shortage globally. On the one hand, we have many open positions in Zurich; we hear that employers cannot find the right candidates, there is a war for talent, a shortage of talent, and all that. On the other hand, I speak to many global talents and expat spouses who cannot seem to get a foot in the door and not even land one interview while applying to positions. We are talking about […]

We are robots. At least you could get this impression when you deal with us. Virginia and Tom Robot are observers and supporters of our work. They regularly comment on our work and how we process things in Global Mobility. For example, when we analyze the process landscape or help expats with their immigration process, Virginia butts in with a comment about how AI could do all that faster, better, and cheaper. We’ve been experimenting with digital intercultural coaching and transition support with you for over 15 years, and I have been in the industry since about 1999, when I started my first “HR International” job.  More about Virginia and Tom Virginia Stormtrooper – Why Developing Future Skills is Crucial for Global […]

Deborah Withelm holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and began her career in a management trainee program at Enterprise. There, she quickly took on responsibility in sales, customer service, and operational management, building a strong understanding of day-to-day business operations. She then moved to a staffing services company, where she spent several years working in sales and project management. In this role, she managed client relationships, oversaw recruiting processes, and gradually assumed leadership responsibilities. During this time, she was also involved in building an IT trainee program, with a particular focus on supporting career changers entering the field. Since 2022, she has been working at a digital engineering services company, where she progressed from […]

Last week, I challenged you a little bit but nobody complained so you might not have noticed my little mistake in the editing process. Some of you might have wondered why Virginia was called “Robot” in between. We originally called her Virginia Robot but we never explained how she got the name, and when we met Tom Robot, the story idea slowly emerged.  In case you missed Part 1 of the story of the Virginia Stormtroopers, which started with ‘Why Developing Future Skills is Crucial for Global Mobility Professionals.‘ Here is Part 2: After establishing herself as a rising star in global mobility, Virginia Robot’s work caught the attention of leaders across the globe. Her success in turning interplanetary chaos […]