15 organizations were recognized Best Workplaces™ Suisse Romande 2025 this year, standing out among all certified companies in the region. Their common strength? A workplace culture that not only inspires pride among employees but also delivers measurable business results.
a workplace culture that not only inspires pride among employees, but also delivers measurable business results.
The distinction is based on a rigorous employee survey of 60 questions, covering every dimension of the workplace experience. The results speak volumes. Across the 15 Best Workplaces™ in Suisse Romande, 94% of employees said their company is a great place to work. Across the Swiss market as a whole, the number drops to 67%. This 27 pts gap shows how much of a difference culture can make.
The results speak for themselves: in the 15 Best Workplaces™ Suisse Romande, 94% of employees say their company is a great place to work - compared to the Swiss average of 67%.
This difference of 27 points clearly shows what a difference a strong culture can make.
A Strong Foundation Is Only the Beginning
The data reveals that high-performing organizations excel at the fundamentals: people feel physically and psychologically safe, they experience fairness and inclusion, and they know they can rely on the resources and support they need. This base of trust creates stability — but it is only the beginning.
These experiences pay off: they strengthen loyalty, promote resilience, and motivate people to develop further with their company in the long term.
What Employees Say Makes the Difference
What really sets the Best Workplaces™ apart is how employees describe their day-to-day experiences. They talk about leaders who embody the company’s values and provide clarity in uncertain times. They mention meaningful benefits, recognition for personal milestones, and support when moving into new roles including internally. They value being given the freedom to learn from mistakes and to be authentic at work. Above all, many describe something rare and precious: a genuine sense of joy in coming to work each day.
The effect is not only cultural, but also economic.
The impact is not only cultural but also economic. On average, the Best Workplaces™ Suisse Romande 2025 outperform the market by 27% on critical indicators such as pride, productivity, engagement, and retention. Far from being a “soft” factor, culture emerges as a concrete driver of organizational performance.
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