AI Brings Mixed Impact to Swiss Company Workforce.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming workplaces across Switzerland, but its overall impact on jobs remains uncertain. A new survey conducted by EY reveals that Swiss companies are increasingly adopting AI technologies while still evaluating their long-term effects on employees and the labour market.
According to the survey, around 7% of Swiss companies have already reduced jobs because of artificial intelligence. In addition, 11% reported that vacant positions were not replaced due to the growing use of AI systems and automation tools.
At the same time, artificial intelligence is also creating new career opportunities. Around 18% of respondents stated that their companies had introduced additional positions linked to AI development and implementation. These new roles include specialists in data science, AI engineering, automation systems, and digital transformation.
The report highlights that many organisations are still in the early stages of AI adoption. A significant 42% of respondents said they could not yet clearly assess the overall impact of AI on their workforce. Researchers believe this reflects the ongoing transition as companies experiment with new technologies and workplace models.
The use of AI in Swiss companies has become highly widespread. Only 3% of surveyed employees said the use of artificial intelligence was prohibited within their workplace. Most companies now use AI tools pragmatically to support everyday business tasks.
Approximately 72% of respondents said they mainly use AI as a productivity assistant in daily work activities. Employees commonly rely on AI for brainstorming ideas, creating first drafts, organising information, and improving workflow efficiency.
In addition, 47% of participants reported that they already trust artificial intelligence in selected business applications. This growing confidence suggests that AI integration is becoming more accepted across multiple industries in Switzerland.
The survey included responses from 604 employees working in Swiss companies of different sizes, providing insight into how businesses are adapting to the rapidly changing digital economy.
Experts believe Switzerland’s labour market may continue evolving as AI technology develops further, balancing concerns over automation with opportunities for innovation and new digital professions.
