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Spotlight on SuisseCo

Author: Simon Hindle, SuisseCo - Sales Director  Simon Hindler 100x100

 

 

 

SuisseCo was honoured to sponsor the PMI Annual Members Meeting on March 14th, hosted at the Swiss Re Auditorium in Zurich. This event provided us with a valuable opportunity to champion the PMI Project Management community, engage with industry peers, and gain insights from the keynote speaker, Claudia Alcelay, who delivered an enlightening presentation on AI in project management.

About SuisseCo: SuisseCo specializes in European-wide recruitment and placement of highly-skilled and motivated IT specialists within the Swiss Market. Our comprehensive services encompass staff leasing of IT freelancers, permanent staffing solutions, software projects, and payrolling services.

Trends in the Swiss IT Recruitment Market: In 2024, we have witnessed an increase in both contract and permanent roles compared to the previous year. However, the market is still on the path to recovery from the pre-COVID era, with contract roles at only half the level seen in 2019. There's a notable shift of jobs to nearshore locations due to Switzerland's high operating costs. Automation is on the rise, particularly in larger international firms, though the labour market remains resilient, despite modest projected increases in unemployment. In the IT sector, roles in Cyber Security, Data Engineering, DevOps Cloud Engineering, Software Development, and Project Management are in high demand, driven by technological advancements and economic transitions.

Trends in the Project Management Market: We see that Project Management methodologies are evolving towards hybrid approaches, blending elements from various methodologies to suit specific project needs. From our conversations with the Project Management community, we see that there is a growing emphasis on automating low-value tasks, with AI integration becoming increasingly prevalent in project management tools.

Salary and Work Trends: While salaries for permanent roles remain stable, contracting rates are facing pressure. Part-time contracting roles have seen a rise as companies aim to optimize spending. Nevertheless candidates are keen to negotiate higher salaries due to rising living costs, including health insurance premiums, rent, and transportation. Employers are balancing the desire for in-office collaboration with employee preference for remote work, with many adopting hybrid work models. We are seeing most of our larger clients adopting a 3 day office, 2 day home office model.

Future Collaboration with PMI: Moving forward, we are eager to continue supporting PMI events and initiatives as part of our commitment to fostering industry collaboration and advancement, and I look forward to working with Mafalda Amaro and her team on new initiatives and events where we can.

Join the Agile Transformation Journey

Author: Stefan Vesenmeier, PMP stefan vesenmeier new

 

 

 

Are you embarking on an Agile Transformation journey?

Or are you looking to enhance your organizational agility and drive significant business improvements?

Then this event in Basel on the June 6th is a must-attend event for you!

Pierre NeisPierre E. Neis, our speaker, is a renowned Agile Coach who has supported over 200 companies worldwide in their agile journeys. He is also the acclaimed author who wrote and published "The New Normal: AO Concepts and Patterns of 21st-century Agile Organizations" and "Swarming X4". At this upcoming event, Pierre will introduce the 5 main stages of transformations, and the 12 phases that allow transition from one stage to another.

Event highlights:

  • Discover the 12 phases of Agile Transformation, from tools and methods to achieving a completely open system.
  • Explore effective change strategies for your organization.
  • Learn how to foster collaboration and synergy between teams and management.

 

What attendees can expect to learn:

  • Agile Transformation Principles: Introduction to Agile Transformation and how it differs from traditional project management approaches.
  • Benefits of Agile Practices: Improve team collaboration, accelerate delivery timelines, increase return on investment, and many more...
  • Navigating Challenges: Strategies to overcome obstacles in transformation projects to ensure a successful result.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a seasoned Agile Coach and register now

Training Program for displaced Ukrainians brings skilled workforce to the Swiss Market

Authors:

Mafalda Amaro, VP Partners & Sponsors

Oleksandr Kryvosheyev, Bevel ON - Public Affairs & Public Relations Advisor Oleksandr Kryvosheyev Mafalda Amaro 100x100.jpeg

 

 

 

The Bevel ON association launches its 5th training program for Ukrainian refugees residing in Switzerland. For the 2nd consecutive year, this initiative is executed in collaboration with the Project Management Institute Switzerland.

Between May and July 2024, refugees from the Ukraine will be able to attend seminars delivered by business coaches. The objective of the program is to assist displaced professionals in regaining control over their lives, through supporting the launch of their careers in a new environment. The program focusses on the project management, entrepreneurship, and digital marketing domains. Dedicated mentors will help the participants to develop new career strategies, including connecting the displaced professionals with potential employers.

The sessions delivered by the PMI Switzerland Team will open pathways to essential skills development, as required in both the international labour market, and at a later stage, within the Ukraine, during the reconstruction of the country.

Do you know someone who could benefit from this training? Reach out to Bevel ON and discover the program and further information.

This initiative is aligned with the Swiss authorities' strategy, whose goal is to reach a 40% employment rate amongst Ukrainian refugees in 2024. Additionally, this initiative contributes, in a very practical way, to the achievement of sustainable development goals.

“Refugees from the Ukraine bring experience, energy, and diversity to the national labor market”, says Inna Malaia, the president of the Bevel ON association. “Our program will boost the motivation of displaced professionals to find jobs. We are extremely grateful for the support of the Project Management Institute Switzerland and the commitment from its Social Impact Team. Their vast experience and teaching skills motivate Ukrainian program participants, and equip them with top business skills.”

Bevel ON, a non-profit association based in Geneva, founded in 2023, aims to facilitate integration and employment of refugees and displaced professionals arriving in Switzerland.

Editorial - PMI Switzerland Newsletter, April 2024

Editorial - PMI Switzerland Newsletter, April 2024

Author: Lisa Gryzagoridis, PMP, DASM Lisa Gryzagoridis

 

 

Dear Readers,

One quarter through 2024, and as I reflect on the all that has been accomplished within the PMI Swiss Chapter, as well as the Roadmap for the remaining year... I feel both proud and excited... and ever so slightly fatigued :D

I rely on humour to energize myself, as I hope many of you do as well. So in that spirit...

  • Why was everyone so tired on April 1? Because they just finished a long 31-day March.
  • Why can April jump so high? It’s spring!
  • Individuals born on March 31st are the easiest to prank on April Fools’ Day... They were literally born yesterday!

If you enjoyed those, we hope that you will enjoy the 'Easter Egg' tucked away in this edition of the PMI Switzerland Chapter Newsletter.

Also within this edition, Nikola Goran Čutura, the new Chapter President, shares his appreciation for our community and expresses his perspectives on the future.

Readers can also look forward to reading reflections on the Annual Members Meeting (AMM 2024), a tribute to a titan in the project management field, and an introduction to the second PM Talks topic in the series.

Not to be overlooked, are the indispensible Sponsors & Partners offerings and upcoming events, the pinnacle of which being the PM Conference 2024... so 'Save the date'!

Happy Easter Weekend and 'Happy Reading'!

Best regards,

Lisa