A fake news story that has gone viral claims that Switzerland is facing a severe labour shortage and is recruiting massively abroad. Swiss public broadcaster RTS investigated the origins of these false claims that keep resurfacing. It’s a news story that has been causing a stir on social media for weeks. The claim: Switzerland is facing a serious labour shortage, forcing it to recruit 85,000 foreign workers without qualifications who are paid between €3,500-6,500 (CHF3,268-6,070). Picked up by influencers, republished in magazines and widely shared by internet users, the story has sparked widespread interest, from France to Tunisia. It’s a story that seems too good to be true – exactly, it’s a perfect example of a fake news story that has gone viral. "The intentional spread of false content, called disinformation, is now widespread in digital and traditional media," confirmed Patrick Haack, professor of strategy and responsible management at HEC Lausanne, the Faculty of Business ...
