Event Series: Success in Switzerland: Work, Wellbeing & Culture.
Following our recent Contracting & Labour Leasing in Switzerland LinkedIn Live, we're delighted to launch our second event in the series:
Part II - Language & Culture Challenges in Switzerland.
Join us for an insightful event designed to give you real insight into living and working in Switzerland. Joined by KlubSchule, our discussion topics will include:
- Language Barriers & Workplace Communication, providing an overview of Switzerland's office languages, the language expectations in different industries, details of how to navigate workplace communication if you don’t speak the local language, and an overview of the tools and resources for language learning.
- Cultural Adaptation & Professional Etiquette, outlining the differences in work culture between Swiss cantons, business etiquette, expectations around meetings, emails, and networking in Swiss business culture.
- Legal & Administrative Challenges, including the language requirements for official documents, how to handle Swiss bureaucracy, including health insurance and bank accounts.
- Social Integration & Networking, discussing building a professional network in Switzerland, how to find contractor communities, and the social norms including work-life balance and leisure activities.
- Cost of Living & Everyday Practicalities, including the understanding of salary expectations and tax deductions.
This LinkedIn Live is designed for professionals looking to navigate, relocate and thrive in this dynamic market. This event promises to equip you with the knowledge and connections to succeed in the Swiss market.
Olivia, founder of OMG Languages in Cham, grew up in Zug (Switzerland) but took a six-year detour—three in Nice, three in Sanremo—soaking up la dolce vita. She’s been the clueless expat, the awkward language learner, and now the one who makes it all click. She founded her school with the goal of “making learning German bearable again “—more laughs, less headache, and finally understanding what the Swiss are mumbling!
Olga Kravchenko is the founder of “Plunge”Language Courses, a Swiss-based school specializing in personalized language training for expatriates and corporate clients. Educated in London, she has been teaching and running her business for over six years, working with a team of expert teachers to offer bespoke German courses, as well as English, French, Italian, Arabic, and Russian. Her approach combines proven methodologies with immersive speaking practice events, helping learners of all levels gain confidence and integrate into life in Switzerland. “Plunge” provides courses and organizes events in Zug and Zurich, supporting professionals and families in their relocation journey.
In the meantime you can view our whitepaper taken from our first event in the series 'Contracting & Labour Leasing in Switzerland' here
