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  • The construction site also wants flexibility

    The construction site also wants flexibility

    Adrian Dinkelmann, Managing Director of Infra Suisse, put it in a nutshell. Compatibility is not achieved through individual measures, but through a fundamental anchoring in the corporate culture. Two projects funded by the federal government highlight specific areas for action. The framework must be designed in such a way that it accommodates the different realities of employees’ lives.

    Not everyone wants the same
    Jan Malmström, CEO of the JMS Group, asked around in his company. The result is surprising. The desire for part-time work is strong in the office, but much less so on the construction site. But even there, there is a clear need for more flexibility in everyday life. Standard models fall short. Anyone who treats all employees the same is missing the point.

    Co-CEO as a reality check
    Sandra Werneyer and Lea Ott at werneyer ott architektur gmbh demonstrate what is possible: shared leadership in the co-CEO model. This works with high organizational and communicative requirements. Their presentation made it clear that new forms of work are not a sure-fire success. They require clarity about which responsibilities can really be shared.

    Stereotypes slow down the industry
    Dörte Resch, Professor of Applied Psychology at the FHNW, made it clear that image campaigns alone do not change anything. Stereotypes that no longer correspond to the reality of the construction professions must be actively addressed. Authentic career marketing is needed that makes the attractive aspects of the industry visible to everyone. Caroline Farberger, Swedish entrepreneur, added a personal perspective. Inclusion begins with questioning existing thought patterns.

    Culture beats concept
    The panel made it clear what makes the difference. Olivier Imboden, CEO of Ulrich Imboden AG, describes it like this. When employees share a company’s values, this has a direct impact on its attractiveness as an employer. Sven Stingelin from Frutiger AG added to the construction site perspective and addressed the framework conditions, which are different to those in the office. Thomas Weber from Walo Bertschinger pointed out that project processes have a significant impact on the scope for action. Cornel Müller, founder of Work-ID AG, showed how targeted career marketing opens up new target groups, including through early career guidance.

  • Successful job coaching from SVIT Zurich!

    Successful job coaching from SVIT Zurich!

    SVIT Zurich actively supports job searches in the real estate sector. Applicants are not left to their own devices: On request, they can receive targeted support when entering the real estate industry. An experienced real estate professional accompanies them as a personal coach, analyzes their initial situation together and defines effective measures for a successful job search. In this way, participants acquire additional skills that improve their application chances in the long term.

    The job placement service is free of charge for members and non-members alike, provided they have completed or are currently attending the “Career changer assistant in real estate management and marketing” or “Real estate management clerk” course at SVIT Zurich in Oerlikon. With this offer, the association is making an active contribution to combating the shortage of skilled workers and at the same time ensuring that the candidates placed have a sound basic education in the industry at SVIT Zurich.

    More and more members are making use of this qualified specialist resource – with consistently positive feedback. They benefit from the opportunity to build up new team members according to their needs and deploy them in the long term. In addition, many candidates bring valuable additional skills from their previous professional life.

    Interested parties can register by sending an e-mail to diana.waly@svit.ch. SVIT Zurich has an official permit from the Canton of Zurich for private employment agencies.

    Further information on the process and application videos of current candidates can be found at the following link:

    https://www.svit.ch/de/svit-zuerich/themen-services/einstieg-die-immobilienbranche-bewerbungsvideos-quereinsteiger

  • Global employer rating strengthens position in the competition for talent

    Global employer rating strengthens position in the competition for talent

    Holcim has secured the Global Top Employer award from the Top Employers Institute for the second year running. According to a press release, a total of 27 Holcim subsidiaries across all regions have been certified as Top Employers. With 27 certified markets, Holcim achieved a global score of 87 per cent, thereby exceeding the global benchmark.

    The Top Employers Institute rated Holcim particularly highly in the areas of Ethics & Integrity, Learning and Business Strategy. These results reflect the performance-oriented corporate culture that drives the Group’s NextGen Growth 2030 strategy, the press release states.

    “A strategic growth driver of our NextGen Growth 2030 strategy is our performance culture and the value we create for employees, customers and shareholders. We call this the Holcim Spirit, which is focused on purpose, people and performance,” CEO Miljan Gutovic is quoted as saying. “This award belongs to our more than 45,000 colleagues who embody the Holcim Spirit every day and make Holcim an outstanding place to work.”

    For the Top Employer award, companies are assessed against global standards in the areas of career development, learning, well-being and remuneration. Companies recognised as Global Top Employers must also be certified as regional Top Employers in a minimum number of countries and regions – including the country where their global headquarters are located.

    Holcim is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, and employs more than 45,000 people globally across 43 markets, including Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

  • Engineers’ Day 2026

    Engineers’ Day 2026

    Against the backdrop of climate change, digitalization and sustainable mobility, engineers are taking on a key role. They develop solutions for renewable energy systems, resilient infrastructures, smart mobility concepts, digital technologies, data-based applications and resource-conserving production.

    focus on the next generation
    Engineers’ Day aims to get young people interested in technology at an early age, from primary school children to university students. Companies and institutions offer guided tours, workshops, demo stations and dialog formats that bring professions to life and enable direct encounters with experts.

    the background to this is a persistent shortage of skilled workers, particularly in engineering and STEM professions, where women continue to be severely underrepresented. Companies, organizations and educational institutions are therefore invited to register their own events and activities for 4 March 2026 and thus actively contribute to the promotion of young talent.

    national Conference of Engineers
    The National Conference of Engineers will be held on the same day for the first time. Around 40 experts from business, science, politics and associations will come together at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Horw to discuss specific measures to strengthen the next generation of engineers.

    the aim of the conference is to join forces across industries and disciplines and find new ways to attract more young people in their diversity to engineering, STEM and tech professions. The conference thus complements the decentralized activities of Engineers’ Day with a strategic platform for exchange and joint initiatives.

    from Muttenz to Lucerne
    The handover from the previous venue of Muttenz to Lucerne in October 2025 marks a further step in the format’s development. With the first National Conference of Engineers at HSLU, Engineers’ Day 2026 will not only be an event for young talent, but also a meeting place for decision-makers in the engineering and education landscape.