Press release - Bundesamt für Statistik

Federal Department of Home Affairs FDHA
Swiss Federal Statistical Office FSO
Press release
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30.08.2016, 9:15
Industry and Services
No. 0353-1608-40
Employment barometer in 2nd quarter 2016
Employment growth continues
Neuchâtel, 30.08.2016 (FSO) – In the 2nd quarter 2016, total employment (number of jobs) rose
by 0.6% in comparison with the same quarter a year earlier (+0.2% with previous quarter). In
full-time equivalents, employment in the same period fell by 0.1%. The other indicators showed
positive growth. These are the findings from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
SWISS FEDERAL STATISTICAL OFFICE
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