Older workers continue to face discrimination in the workplace in Switzerland. According to a study published on Thursday by the employment firm von Rundstedt, three-quarters of human resources managers acknowledge the existence of age discrimination in Swiss companies. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to the study, older workers remain clearly disadvantaged in the job market. Despite the shortage of skilled workers, 77% of respondents reported age discrimination. However, more than half (54%) believe that individual behaviour also plays a role, while 46% believe that even the most motivated and proactive older employees have few career prospects. Anne Donou, director of von Rundstedt's French-speaking Switzerland office, notes a striking contradiction between firms’ stated intentions and the reality at work. “We see their added value, we recognise their added value. We also know the criteria and skills they bring. But when it comes to pressing ...
