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We are committed to your working world of tomorrow
How are you? Dear readerThe finance industry is facing major changes, and we are right in the middle of it. The SBEA advocates strongly for fair, healthy, and flexible working conditions. In this newsletter, you will learn how we are advocating for banking sector...
How are employees in the financial sector doing?
That's exactly what we wanted to know with our "How are you" survey. Many thanks to everyone who took part in the survey. The results show a positive picture overall, but it is also clear where there is a need for action - particularly in terms of work-life balance...
Utilization discussions: The “miracle weapon” against increasing workloads
The results of the third "healthy@work" health survey show: The workload of employees at financial institutions is increasing. However, regular workload discussions play a key role in effectively counteracting this trend. Almost 6,300 employees from various financial...
Statement on the amendment to the Banking Act and the Capital Adequacy Ordinance
Employees are the heart of the banks and a key factor for the stability of the financial center.The Swiss Bank Employees Association (SBEA) comments on the planned amendment to the Banking Act and the Capital Adequacy Ordinance in the wake of the Credit Suisse crisis....
Opinion of the SBEA on amendments to the Banking Act and Capital Adequacy Ordinance
Opinion on the amendment of the Capital Adequacy Ordinance and the Banking Act (implementation of the measures from the Federal Council's report on banking stability and the report of the parliamentary commission of inquiry)The Federal Council wants to strengthen the...
For fair salary development in the banking sector
The Swiss Bank Employees Association (SBEA) is campaigning for an appropriate adjustment of salaries in the banking sector. For the salary negotiations in fall 2025, the association is calling for salary increases in the range of 2 to 3 percent - depending on the...
Kaleidos Banking Monitor: Swiss banks in transformation
How have Swiss banks' headcounts, business volumes and profits developed over the last ten years?Marcel Thoms von der Fachhochschule Kalaidos geht diesen Fragen im soeben erschienenen «Bankenmonitor 2024» nach.Fazit: den Schweizer Banken geht es, nach den Turbulenzen...
Work-Related Self-Care: Between Engagement and Self-Endangerment
In a work environment that emphasizes personal responsibility, creativity, and constant proof of performance, the pressure on employees is noticeably increasing. Especially in companies with high responsibility at all hierarchical levels, this can lead employees...
Banking regulation affects 100,000 employees
Today, the Federal Council will adopt its proposal for stricter banking regulation and submit it for consultation. For months, the main topic of public debate has been the issue of capital adequacy. However, this discussion falls far short of the mark. The impact of...
Between pressure and appreciation: focus on working conditions
Working healthily in turbulent times: Why fair working conditions are more important than ever The world of work is changing. Digitalization, hybrid working models and rising performance expectations are shaping the everyday working lives of many employees. What is...