Swiss Champions: adaptable, strong in crisis, approachable
The DNA of Swiss Champions
Swiss Champions are Swiss companies that are considered technology and market leaders in their niche. PwC Switzerland has broken down the champion gene, i.e. the characteristics and skills of the personalities.
Champions inspire
Swiss Champions …
1 are led by strong personalities.
2 focus on the well-being of their employees.
3 allow personal responsibility.
4 implement the needs of the working world.
5 take good care of their employees.
6 make transformation a top priority.
7 have ambassadors of the company culture.
8 engage in intensive training (upskilling):
9 are fair to all generations.
10 use the positive momentum of the crisis.
How employees stay with the company
Swiss champions use various means to keep employees in the company: personal responsibility (97%), team events (86%), flexible working hours (83%), salary increases (57%), more vacation than legally required (54%). According to the study, team events are “more in demand than ever” among Swiss Champions, especially in times when many work from home offices or on the road.
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Source: Swiss Champions. PwC Switzerland study on family businesses and SMEs 2023.