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.

Swiss Cultural Sector Employment Declines in 2025.

The number of people working in Switzerland’s cultural sector declined significantly in 2025, according to new figures published by the Federal Statistical Office.

The report showed that around 282,000 people were employed in cultural professions during the year, representing a decrease of 4.8% compared to 2024. Officials noted that the scale of the decline is similar to the employment drop experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic period between 2019 and 2020.

The decline affected several groups more heavily, particularly male workers, Swiss nationals, and professionals based in French-speaking regions of Switzerland.

The Federal Statistical Office uses a broad definition of the cultural sector. Alongside musicians, performers, and visual artists, the category also includes workers such as graphic designers, museum accountants, and other creative industry professionals.

The report also highlighted concerns about financial well-being among cultural workers. According to survey findings from 2024, people employed in the cultural economy were less satisfied with their income and living conditions compared to the wider Swiss workforce.

More than one quarter of professionals in the cultural sector reported dissatisfaction with their financial situation, while the figure for the general working population was around one fifth.

Experts say the findings underline ongoing challenges facing the arts and creative industries in Switzerland, including economic uncertainty, rising living costs, and unstable income opportunities for freelance and independent workers.

The Federal Statistical Office is expected to release more detailed income-related data for the sector on June 25.