Labor Shortage
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What it is about
Switzerland is in the midst of a demographic upheaval, the consequences of which are now becoming increasingly apparent. Year after year, more people are leaving the labor market for reasons of age than the number of young people entering it. The labor shortage will continue to worsen in the coming years.
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Increase labor productivity
- Maintain innovative strength: Capital must not be taxed more heavily. The excellent education system with strong dual vocational training and a high degree of permeability between educational pathways must be preserved. STEM skills must be further promoted. In addition, international networking and cooperation in research are of central importance.
- Create competitive framework conditions: Attractive and business-friendly location conditions are needed.
- Reduce bureaucracy and stop state growth: The density of regulation must be reduced. Job growth in the state must not be higher than in the private sector.
- Drive digitization in the state too: The bureaucratic burden can be significantly reduced with digital solutions.
Exploiting domestic workforce potential
- The focus here is on the 8-point plan to better exploit the domestic workforce potential of the Swiss Employers' Association. This must be implemented consistently.
Gain access to foreign workers
- The free movement of persons with the EU allows Swiss companies access to foreign workers.
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