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These Are The Best Workplaces™ in Switzerland 2023

On May 16 2023, the 15th edition of Best Workplaces™ Switzerland took place at Kaufleuten Zurich. The best workplaces in Switzerland in their respective size category are Cisco Systems (Switzerland) GmbH, Hilton, baseVISION AG and goSecurity AG. This result is based on feedback from over 29,800 employees from 220 organizations. High integrity of management, as well as a strong welcoming culture, e particularly important to attract and retain top talent.

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On May 16 2023, we awarded the Best Workplaces™ in Switzerland for the 15th time. We unveiled the ranking live in front of 260 guests and celebrated their success at the after-party at Kaufleuten Zurich. In the category of large organizations (250+ employees), the winner is Cisco Systems (Switzerland) GmbH. This is the 10th time the IT company has taken part in the national competition and the 6th time it has made it to the top of the podium. Hilton took first place in the Medium category with 50-249 employees. In the Small category with 20-49 employees, the IT company baseVISION AG took first place. The Micro category with 10-19 employees is led by goSecurity AG.

A total of 55 organizations were recognized as Best Workplaces™ this year in the categories Micro, Small, Medium and Large. This is the result of our collaboration with over 220 organizations and feedback from more than 29,800 employees on all aspects of what makes a great place to work.

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We would also like to welcome four new organizations to our list of Best Workplaces™ #Legends: AstraZeneca AG, dbi services, Novo Nordisk Pharma AG are awarded Best Workplaces™ for the 5th time this year. Cisco Systems (Switzerland) GmbH even for the 10th time. 

What it takes to be one of the Best Workplaces™

A great employer succeeds in creating an environment in which employees can sustainably develop their potential. The basis for this is, above all, a high degree of trust, achieved through lived values and leadership quality. 

This year's Best Workplaces™ stand out from the Swiss average in particular for high management integrity. While pride in one's employer remains the most important factor when it comes to workplace satisfaction, management integrity in particular has become much more important compared to recent years and is one of the top factors for a great workplace culture: while in 2022 ethical and integrity behavior by management had a very low impact on engagement, this year it is one of the top 5 drivers for a trust-based workplace culture.

For example, employees at Best Workplaces™ 2023 are convinced that their managers deliver on their promises (79% vs. 52%), exemplify the best qualities of their organization (78% vs. 48%), and behave honestly and ethically (88% vs. 69%).

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Michael Hermann, consultant and co-owner at Great Place To Work says: Managers' honesty and integrity are no longer just an implicit requirement. Rather, they have a direct impact on employer attractiveness and employee engagement in the workplace. It's pleasing to see that the Best Workplaces in Switzerland do particularly well in this regard».

Investing in your culture pays off: Creating great workplaces for all results in engaged employees who are proud to work in your organization (85% vs. 61%), who want to work there for a long time (82% vs. 60%) and who act as ambassadors for your great workplace (81% vs. 58%).

A great workplace culture not only leads to greater engagement, productivity and value creation. It can also play a critical role in employer branding. By projecting your culture externally, your employees are more authentic than any commercial, helping to capture the interest of potential employees and build a strong, authentic and honest employer brand.

EN How it pays off 2023

How excellent employers have managed to be among the best for so many years

A trusting culture in which all employees can develop their full potential does not emerge overnight. It has to be created, built and then, above all, nurtured. So how do organisations manage to ensure the long-term satisfaction of their employees and keep the workplace culture consistently at such a high level? Hear from the organisations themselves what makes their culture so special and why they have been among the Best Workplaces™ in Switzerland for so many years.

Cisco Systems (Switzerland) GmbH #10yearslegend

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AstraZeneca #5yearslegend

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Novo Nordisk Pharma AG #5yearslegend

 

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The Best Workplaces™ in Switzerland 2023

Comprehensive feedback from all employees and an evaluation of the HR processes and measures of the participating organizations are evaluated to determine the Best Workplaces™ award. The scientifically developed survey consists of 60 questions and is completed by an average of 84% of all employees in an organization. Congratulations to all organizations on this incredible achievement!

Best Large Workplaces™ (250+ employees)
  1. Cisco Systems (Switzerland) GmbH
    Information Technology
    359 employees

  2. Salesforce
    Information Technology
    501 employees

  3. SAP (Schweiz) AG
    Information Technology
    971 employees

Best Medium Workplaces™ (50-249 employees) 
  1. Hilton
    Hospitality
    155 employees

  2. CSP AG
    Professional Services
    65 employees

  3. Holle baby food AG
    Manufacturing & Production
    53 employees

Best Small Workplaces™ (20-49 employees)  
  1. baseVISION AG
    Information Technology
    34 employees

  2. SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication GmbH
    Professional Services
    20-49 employees

  3. WS Audiology Switzerland AG
    Health Care
    32 employees

Best Micro Workplaces™ (10-19 employees)
  1. goSecurity AG
    Information Technology
    18 employees

  2. Alohi SA
    Information Technology
    10-19 employees

  3. OMIT Group AG
    Real Estate
    15 employees 

Here you can find the complete ranking of the Best Workplaces™ in Switzerland 2023

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Swibeco Benefits Award

The changing world of work brings many advantages but also new challenges for organizations and their employees. Adjusting rapidly in an uncertain environment requires a great deal of flexibility on all sides and often leads to increased workload. This is where the value of a trusting workplace culture, in which special achievements are acknowledged and valued, becomes particularly apparent. One way to show appreciation for the daily commitment is to offer benefits to your own employees. 

Together with Swibeco AG, an expert in employee benefits, we would like to award the "Swibeco Benefits Award" 2023 to an organization that not only stands out with its wide range of attractive fringe benefits and thus significantly increases the purchasing power of its employees, but also goes the extra mile and offers its young and new employees an individual career path through various employer-funded training opportunities, thus also paving the way for long-term employee retention based on trust.


baseVISION AG

Information Technology

34 employees


 

Kyan Wellbeing Award 

Mental health has a direct impact on employee wellbeing, productivity and retention. Through targeted promotion of mental health, organizations can reduce stress, increase employee satisfaction and improve performance. In addition, investing in mental health helps to create a positive workplace culture and strengthen the organization's reputation as an attractive employer.

Together with Kyan Health, the leading Swiss-based digital health company around mental health and mental wellbeing in the workplace, we would like to recognize outstanding organizations that strategically prioritize and proactively promote the wellbeing of their employees with holistic approaches through the "Kyan Wellbeing Award" 2023.


Cisco Systems (Switzerland) GmbH

Information Technology

359 employees


 



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