Swiss ICT Industry Insights 2026

IT companies are investing millions in technology.
Do you also invest in your employees?

Artificial Intelligence. Cybersecurity. Cloud Computing. Data Analytics.

The Swiss ICT sector is among the most innovative and dynamic economic sectors in the country. Companies continuously invest in new technologies, drive digital transformation, and develop innovative solutions for tomorrow's challenges.

Yet, despite these investments, a central challenge remains: attracting and retaining talent long-term. As technology evolves rapidly, a crucial question arises:

What truly motivates employees to stay long-term with an IT company?

The Swiss ICT industry at a glance

266'000

ICT professionals

Never before have so many people worked in ICT professions in Switzerland.

54'400

additional skilled workers needed by 2033

The demand for skilled talent continues to grow faster than the supply.

128'600

Open positions until 2033

The competition for qualified employees remains one of the industry's biggest challenges.

+4.9%

Market growth

In particular, the fields of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity are driving the sector's development.

Some assumptions are hard to shake.

When it comes to attracting and retaining talent long-term, many companies still rely on assumptions. However, employees' actual expectations often differ from what employers suspect.

Assumption #1

IT professionals switch jobs because of the salary.

Reality

Trust in leadership, development opportunities, and company culture often play an equally important role as compensation.

Assumption No. 2

Home office is enough to retain talent.

Reality

Flexibility is a given.

Factors such as trust in leadership, development opportunities, and the daily work experience remain crucial.

Assumption #3

High turnover is simply part of the ICT industry.

Reality

Fluctuation is not unavoidable.

Our data show that organizations with a strong culture of trust create significantly better conditions for retaining talent long-term.

Beyond Assumptions

What Swiss IT Professionals Really Say

Many organizations make decisions based on assumptions about what motivates, retains, or causes employees to leave. But what do the employees themselves say? Our analysis of the Swiss ICT industry reveals which factors actually influence employee retention – and what role trust plays in this.

The numbers tell a clear story.

The greatest challenges in the ICT industry cannot be solved by technology alone. Our data shows that trust in leadership has a crucial impact on employee retention.
Companies that create a culture of trust are significantly better positioned to attract and retain talent in the long term.

The complete Swiss ICT Industry Insights Report provides exclusive insights into:

✓ Expectations of Employees in the ICT Industry

The key drivers of employee retention

✓ The Influence of Trust and Leadership on Turnover Intention

✓ Industry-specific benchmark data from Switzerland

✓ Best Practices of Successful Employers

✓ Concrete impulses for HR and managers

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