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Who Sets the Standard? A Focus on Family-Friendly Companies in Switzerland Reading Time:      4 Min. Publication:           April 02, 2026, Jessy Thür Balancing work and family life is no longer just a “nice-to-have” but a crucial competitive factor for companies in Switzerland. In times of a skilled labor shortage and shifting employee expectations, family-friendliness is increasingly becoming a strategic success factor. But which companies are actually setting the standard here and what makes them so successful? Why Family-Friendliness Is Becoming Increasingly Important Studies clearly show that employees in Switzerland want flexible work arrangements, the option to work from home, and a supportive corporate culture. Parents, in particular, pay close attention to whether employers demonstrate understanding for family obligations. Companies that take these needs seriously reap multiple benefits: they increase employee satisfaction, reduce tu...

Are Small Businesses Ready? Reading Time:      5 Min. Publication:           March 31, 2026, Jessy Thür Switzerland has traditionally been considered a cash-based society, but this reality is changing rapidly. While coins and banknotes dominated just a few years ago, there is now a clear trend toward digital payment methods. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this raises a key question: Are they ready for an increasingly cashless future? A look at current figures illustrates the shift. As recently as 2017, over 70% of all transactions were conducted in cash. By 2025, however, cash accounted for around 30% of in-person transactions, while cards and digital payment solutions had clearly overtaken cash. At the same time, the use of mobile payments is steadily increasing, for example through apps like Apple Pay or Twint , which enable fast and contactless payments. Between Progress and Tradition Despite this trend, Switzerland is far ...

The Icon That Defines Swiss Punctuality Reading Time:        4 Min. Publication:             March 26, 2026, Jonathan Schönholzer If there is one object that perfectly captures the Swiss national character, it is not a bank vault, a bar of chocolate, or even a pocket knife. It is a clock. For eighty years, the official Swiss railway clock, known as the  SBB Bahnhofsuhr , has been the undisputed symbol of Swiss precision, reliability, and minimalist design. Hanging in over 800 train stations across the country, it is the silent conductor of daily life, ensuring that the nation’s famously punctual trains depart exactly on time. Its face is a study in functional simplicity: a clean white dial, bold black batons marking each minute, and no numerals, just an effortlessly readable surface designed for a traveler rushing to catch a connection  . But it is the clock’s most distinctive element, a slender red second hand shaped like...

Planting your balcony in spring - urban gardening tips Reading Time:      5 Min. Publication:           March 24, 2026, Jessy Thür Spring is the perfect time to transform your balcony into a green oasis. Urban gardening is becoming increasingly popular, especially in cities: even in small spaces, herbs, vegetables, and flowers can be grown. Balcony boxes, pots, or small raised beds allow even people without gardens to grow their own plants and harvest fresh ingredients right outside their front door. This trend has grown significantly in Switzerland in recent years. Many city dwellers use balconies or roof terraces to create their own little garden world - not only for culinary reasons but also to bring more nature into their everyday lives.  Why urban gardening on the balcony makes sense A balcony with plants offers more than just beautiful decoration. Gardening in the city has numerous advantages: Fresh food: Home-grown herbs or tomat...

More Than Just a Mountain Call Reading Time:        4 Min. Publication:             March 19, 2026, Jonathan Schönholzer For many, the sound of yodeling is the soundtrack of the Alps, a cliché of lederhosen and mountain peaks. But to dismiss it as mere tourist entertainment is to miss the soul of a tradition that is as complex, ancient, and living as Switzerland itself. In December 2025, this unique vocal art received its due when UNESCO added it to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Far from being a relic, yodeling is a vibrant form of expression that has evolved from a practical tool into a modern art form. From Herding Calls to Folk Songs The origins of yodeling are purely practical. It is believed to date back to the Stone Age, but in the Swiss Alps, it developed as a form of long-distance communication for herders. They needed to call their cattle across vast valleys or signal to each other from one mountain pasture to a...

The Hidden Voice of the Alps Reading Time:        4 Min. Publication :           March 17, 2025, Jonathan Schönholzer When people think of Switzerland, they typically think of three languages: the precise, guttural sound of Swiss German, the romantic lilt of French in the west, and the melodic rhythm of Italian in the south. But tucked away in the mountainous canton of Grisons (Graubünden) , there is a fourth, lesser-known national language. It is a language that sounds like a ghost of the Roman Empire, echoing through valleys that time forgot. Its name is Romansh, and it is one of Switzerland’s most precious cultural secrets. While it is spoken by only about 40,000 to 60,000 people, less than 1% of the Swiss population, Romansh holds a special place in the Swiss identity. It is a living relic, a testament to the country’s incredible diversity and its commitment to preserving its smallest voices. A Latin Island in a Germanic Sea To hear ...