People and management

Practical articles for starting and running your business in Switzerland.

• Advisory board in Switzerland: build a useful advisory team

  Set up an advisory board for a Swiss SME: define its mandate, choose members, clarify liability and confidentiality, and organise useful meetings.

• Employee cost in Switzerland: calculator and 2026 budget

  Calculate the cost of hiring in Switzerland: gross salary, employer contributions, pension costs and hourly budget, with Geneva and Vaud settings.

• Employment contracts in Switzerland: clauses and employer checklist

  Draft a Swiss employment contract with clear terms on pay, hours, holidays, probation and notice. Includes example clauses and an employer checklist.

• Recruitment process in Switzerland: practical steps for SMEs

  Prepare a Swiss SME recruitment process: define the role and full cost, compare candidates, check references and organise the first month of onboarding.

• Swiss net salary calculator: gross to net in 2026

  Estimate your Swiss net salary from gross pay, age and payroll deductions. Add cantonal withholding tax using 2026 tables and review the assumptions.