Understanding the local DE&I landscape is important for organizations pursuing EDGE Certification in Switzerland. By gaining insights into the key factors influencing DE&I in the country, organizations can better prepare and leverage EDGE (gender-binary) and EDGEplus (gender and intersectionality) Certification to create impactful and sustainable change.
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- Labour Market Indicators
- DE&I Focus Areas on a Country Level
- Personal Data Protection in Switzerland
- Achieve Meaningful DE&I Impact with EDGE Certification
Labour Market Indicators
DE&I Focus Areas on a Country Level
| DE&I Focus Areas | Status in Switzerland |
| Paid Parental Leave | Maternity Leave: 14 weeks paid at 80% capped at CHF 220 per day Paternity Leave: 2 weeks paid at 100% capped at CHF 220 per day |
| Law on Pay Equity | Yes ✅ |
| Pay Gap Reporting Legal Requirement | Yes ✅ |
| Gender Quotas on Company Boards | Yes ✅, 30% |
| Non-Binary Gender Identity Legal Recognition | No ❌ |
| Sexual Harassment Protection in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Disability Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| LGBTQ+ Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Race/Ethnicity Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Nationality Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Age Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Same-Sex Marriage | Yes ✅ |
This data is sourced from EquiNations, our research that examines the DE&I legislative landscapes of the 20 countries with the highest number of EDGE Certified organizations.
Personal data protection in Switzerland
The Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) governs personal data protection in Switzerland, ensuring privacy and transparency in data handling. EDGE adheres to the FADP by securely processing only anonymized and aggregated data within Switzerland, guaranteeing compliance with Swiss data protection standards.
Achieve Meaningful DE&I Impact with EDGE Certification
EDGE Certification is audited by independent third-party certification bodies, it supports the integrity and credibility of data and information, and gives organizations a powerful way to communicate DE&I commitment and performance.
Effective DE&I management demands a sustained, strategic focus to ensure it remains a business-critical priority. EDGE Certification, supported by EDGE Empower®, provides organizations with the tools to embed this focus, offering:
- A structured analytical framework to evaluate current DE&I performance and benchmark against peers to establish realistic, impactful goals.
- Time-bound cycles over two years to set measurable objectives and monitor progress effectively.
- Independent verification that ensures transparency and accountability throughout the process.
- EDGEplus for an intersectional perspective that considers how gender interacts with other diversity dimensions such as race/ethnicity, gender identity, disability, nationality, age, and LGBTQ+.
- A data-driven methodology grounded in leadership expertise and practical applications, enabling a comprehensive and actionable DE&I strategy.
- Guidance on regulatory compliance, including EU CSRD and EU Pay Transparency Directive requirements.
This holistic approach empowers organizations to build, sustain, and advance meaningful DE&I progress.
EDGE Empower® is a comprehensive DE&I software-based solution, empowering organizations to apply the same discipline and rigor to DE&I as to any other critical business objective. EDGE Empower® offers a holistic approach to facilitate DE&I compliance obligations in Switzerland, including:
Interested in how EDGE Certification can help you achieve your DE&I objectives and comply with regulatory requirements in Switzerland? Reach out to us or take the first step in your EDGE Certification® journey with EDGE Empower®.
Disclaimer: Please note that this does not constitute legal advice.
