Swiss­ness in Recruiting

Swissness. In legal terms, the following conditions need to be met for a service to be considered Swiss and therefore designated as such: the company's head office must be located in Switzerland and the company must actually be managed from Switzerland. As a Swiss, owner-managed recruitment agency, we meet these requirements. The fact to be owner-managed allows us to put our business focus on the long run instead of having to think from quarter to quarter.  

But how is this reflected in our daily work in recruitment? For us, reliability, quality, humanity and a keen sense for people are what count most. This is what characterizes Swissness and this is exactly what we integrate into our services. Swissness is more than just a label – it is an attitude, and it makes a difference, especially in recruitment. We are aware of our responsibility: we handle so many jobs every day. But for our candidates, it is about the job that will influence their career and therefore their life in the long term. That is why we must and want to be a reliable partner – or rather a connecting bridge, because our clients hold us to the same standards: The right talent makes a team successful, enhances the culture and contributes to the success of the organization. This is why Coopers has focused on quality rather than quantity from the very beginning.

It does sound a bit trite, but it simply fits: Swissness in recruiting is like a Swiss clockwork – precise, reliable, and focused on long-range success. For us, Swissness means:

• Trust and integrity: We believe in honest advice, open communication, and fair processes – for companies and candidates. Trust is built through experience and ongoing collaboration. Which is why we focus on relationships rather than quick deals.
• Reliability and quality: We aim to build long-term, sustainable relationships that benefit businesses and candidates alike. Even when things get tough, we always lend an ear. We think of solutions, not problems.
• Focus on humanity: Recruitment is not just a numbers game – we see the people behind the profiles and support them with empathy and commitment. Going the extra mile is our standard.
• Precision and efficiency: We do not just recruit profiles, we recruit people. With structure, expertise, and a keen sense for the perfect match. That is why we speak out honestly when things are not matching, saving everyone time and effort.
• At home in Switzerland, with an eye on the world: IT, life sciences, and engineering are our homebase. We know these industries inside out and benefit from a large, reliable network – both nationally in Switzerland and internationally, thanks to collaborating closely with our global partner agencies in the Talentor International network.

Recruiting people. Not just resources. We did not invent recruitment, but we did it with real passion. With our offices in Hergiswil, Basel, Zurich, and Bern, we are right at the heart of the business and closely connected with the brightest specialists and executives. Our mission? To bring the right people together – for long-term success and sustainable careers.

Want to discuss your plans? Let’s get connected over a cup of coffee – including a piece of Swiss Schoggi, of course.

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