Switzerland is home to a total of 3'965 active companies in recruitment services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 14.2%, with 2'835 new companies registered, and 2'341 companies liquidated.
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Recruitment agencies in Switzerland.
In Switzerland, 2'835 companies in recruitment services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 494 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Recruitment agencies: Canton of Zurich (968), Canton of Zug (331), and Canton of Vaud (317). Companies in recruitment services are the 43rd largest group of companies in Switzerland.
Over the past 12 months, 244 companies in recruitment services were incorporated. In that same period, 235 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.2% growth in Switzerland.
The most common company size for Recruitment agencies in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
Out of the 3'965 companies in recruitment services, most are active in Temporary employment agency activities (1'996), Activities of employment placement agencies (1'917), and Other human resources provision (52). 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.
Companies in recruitment services in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (34%), followed by "Limited" (32%) and "Other" (18%).
In Switzerland, 12 companies in recruitment services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In Switzerland, 17 companies in recruitment services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In Switzerland, 155 companies in recruitment services have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.
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