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How are employees in the financial sector doing?

That’s exactly what we wanted to find out with our ‘How are you?’ survey. Many thanks to everyone who took part in the survey. Overall, the results paint a positive picture, but it is also clear where action is needed – particularly regarding work-life balance, working from home and the use of AI.

The survey has been successfully completed and analysed. We are now presenting the results to you, summarised briefly in a one-pager for each topic area.

Employee exhaustion is increasing

First, the good news: the majority of employees in the Swiss financial sector are doing well. However, the workload in the financial sector is high and continues to rise, whilst productivity is increasing. The growing number of exhausted employees is a cause for concern for the SBEA. As the sector’s most important asset, employees need more time to recover – the SBEA will advocate for this in the upcoming negotiations.

Criticism of the Federal Council’s proposal

In its consultation response regarding the 100% capital requirement for foreign holdings in the parent company of systemically important banks, the SBEA criticises the Federal Council for completely ignoring the impact on jobs and working conditions.

The SBEA calls for a workable compromise to be found in the design of the capital adequacy requirements and for employees’ working conditions to be systematically taken into account in future.

Our webinars on current topics in German

Stay informed and expand your knowledge with our webinars. You’ll gain in-depth insights into the following topics:

KI in the financial sector – the honeymoon is over

Mental clarity – staying calm and focused under pressure
Speaker: Bodhi Karem Albash combines 20 years of spiritual practice with business experience. As a meditation instructor, he guides entrepreneurs and executives towards mental clarity and inner strength. Former officer, MSc ETH
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 12:00 – 13:00

How AI Affects Employees – Implications for Swiss Banks