New legislation was passed last week for companies in Switzerland with over 100 employees to carry out regular pay equity checks. Currently Women in Switzerland earn about a fifth less than men (according to the Federal Equality Office).

The major cause for debate had been the size of companies that should be required to conduct such analysis of pay equity, but finally the House of Representatives agreed on the salary equality law last week. Supporters see this as a major step to eliminate gender discrimination in the workplace. Read more here.

EMEA Recruitment have ‘Women in Business’ events planned throughout 2019, partnering with some exciting multinational businesses across Switzerland and the Netherlands. We look forward to updating you in the coming weeks!

We are THRILLED to be celebrating two internal promotions at EMEA Recruitment this week. John Bower, who has worked with the business for over 6 years in our Swiss Finance division, has been promoted to Director, and Hannah Mallia, focusing on recruiting mid to senior level Finance in the Netherlands, has been promoted to Associate Director!

Both John’s and Hannah’s successes are due to their dedication to providing a quality, personal service to both candidates and clients in the mid to senior finance market, enabling them to have built incredibly strong networks. We receive many recommendations about their work, such as:

"It was a pleasure working with Hannah, she was very supportive throughout the recruitment process. Being very involved, making sure we were in constant contact and we didn't lose a beat, she became a true partner to my organisation. I can highly recommend Hannah for her outstanding dedication and delivery in the recruiting process. Thank you, Hannah!"

In the photograph shown, they are congratulated by Founder, Paul Toms, and Managing Director, Richard Bailey. Congratulations to you both, from all of us at EMEA Recruitment, and we look forward to working with you both and celebrating your successes for many years to come.

We understand how important networking is for Swiss Finance professionals.

EMEA Recruitment is proud to host virtual and in-person networking activities across Switzerland for Finance & Accountancy professionals.  

Having built a strong network of Finance professionals within Switzerland over almost 15 years, we enjoy every opportunity to meet both familiar faces and new individuals looking to expand their own relationships.

Those living and working in Switzerland will understand how valuable and beneficial networking opportunities are for career success. If you are looking to move to Switzerland, developing professional relationships and attending Swiss networking events can be helping ways to find new career opportunities.

In the past, it was common for Finance & Accountancy professionals to work at a local or regional business for the duration of their careers. Nowadays, with the impact of globalisation and evolving work environments, it is more common for professionals to work at multiple organisations, including multi-national companies.

If you are therefore looking for new opportunities more frequently, a strong professional network can help you find and secure the next step in your career.

One of the easiest places to start building your network is on LinkedIn. EMEA Recruitment is proud to connect Swiss Finance professionals through our dedicated group on the platform. If you are a senior Finance professional in Switzerland, you can request to join the group.

For in-person networking events, our Recruitment Consultants are always interested in meeting clients and candidates across multiple locations in Switzerland. If you’re interested in organising a coffee, dinner or more formal event, please contact John Bower, Director, in our Finance & Accountancy recruitment department, who will be happy to help: [email protected] 

One of the unique ways that we unite Swiss Finance professionals is through our partnership with IMA (Institute of Management Accountants). Alongside our career development resources, we are proud to host regular webinars and networking opportunities through our partnership.

We also offer Swiss Finance professionals the chance to receive a free trial membership with IMA.

Making the final decision about which candidate to hire is not always easy. There are a lot of different aspects to take into consideration, including qualifications, experience, development potential, culture fit and skillset.

Jenny Callum is an experienced recruiter and recruitment marketing professional who has worked in senior finance recruitment across the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK for over 13 years. Here she shares some ideas which may help to give more structure to your hiring decisions and may also make the final choice a little easier.

If you would like to discuss in more detail or require any further advice or assistance with your recruitment processes, please contact us on +31 20 808 1102 (Netherlands) or +41 41 508 7007 (Switzerland).

In recent Executive Interviews that we have shared on our website, there has been a recurring theme from senior professionals across all disciplines; they stress the importance of up and coming professionals seizing opportunities when they are presented and, also, having a broad understanding of international cultures and environments.

Education and technical ability of course remain important factors, but the international exposure and ability to communicate at all levels is key. The article below talks about ‘challenging recruitment landscape’; the importance of motivating the younger generation and providing an environment for them in which they feel comfortable to develop, even when working away from home.

The article also covers other trends and challenges in HR across Asia, but we have found these aspects to be equally as topical for leadership and recruitment in Europe, across all disciplines. Work life balance, digital/data analytics, diversity and inclusion are all topics that we are discussing on a regular basis with our multi-national clients.

Click here to read more.

Our Director - Finance, John Bower, is celebrating his 6-year work anniversary with EMEA Recruitment this week. John is a specialist in finance recruitment who has developed a broad network in the Suisse Romande region. With overall recruitment experience of over 14 years, he offers strong career advice, interview preparation, and selection assistance. Working to EMEA core values, he provides a truly professional and confidential service to clients and candidates.

Many congratulations on your work anniversary John, and your successful career to date. We look forward to what the future holds for you with EMEA!