Recruitment agencies — Industry overview in Bern
Bern is home to a total of 105 active companies in recruitment services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 8.7%, with 51 new companies registered, and 61 companies liquidated.
- 51 new companies
- 61 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Recruitment agencies — Geographical breakdown in Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Recruitment agencies in Bern.
Recruitment agencies — Industry size in Bern
In Bern, 51 companies in recruitment services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -10 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Recruitment agencies:
Zurich (461), Geneva (196), and Basel (168).
Companies in recruitment services are the 28th largest group of companies in Bern.
- 51 new companies
- 105 active companies
- ** year to date
Recruitment agencies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Bern
Over the past 12 months, 3 companies in recruitment services were incorporated. In that same period, 5 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.9% contraction in Bern.
- 3 new companies
- 5 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Recruitment agencies — Size and number of employees in Bern
The most common company size for Recruitment agencies in Bern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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89% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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11% Small (10-49 emp.)
Recruitment agencies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Bern
Out of the 105 companies in recruitment services, most are active in
Temporary employment agency activities (63) and Activities of employment placement agencies (42).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Recruitment agencies
Nb of legal entities
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Temporary employment agency activities
63
Activities of employment placement agencies
42
Companies in recruitment services in Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (38%), followed by "Other" (34%) and "Limited Liability Company" (16%).
- Legal forms
- 38% Limited
- 34% Other
- 16% Limited Liability Company
- 11% Sole proprietorship
Recruitment agencies — Latest registrations in Bern
In Bern, 0 companies in recruitment services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Recruitment agencies — Latest liquidations in Bern
In Bern, 0 companies in recruitment services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
Recruitment agencies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Bern
In Bern, 2 companies in recruitment services have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
12/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
30/04/2026