In an ever-changing world of work, periods of professional transition have become commonplace. Whether it's a question of career repositioning, restructuring or redundancy, outplacement is emerging as an effective solution for guiding employees towards a new dynamic. In Switzerland, a number of specialist firms offer tailor-made support programmes, combining coaching, skills assessment and job search support.
In this article, we present the 10 best outplacement firms in Switzerland, selected for the quality of their approach, their human expertise and their local or international roots. You'll find a comparison table and fact sheets to help you make the right choice for your situation.
| Rank | Company / Centre | Assets (very short) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AAA+ Coaching & Training | Career Coaching + mentoring | Outplacement and Business Mentoring Services since 2008 Outplacement |
| 2 | Oxalys | Local experience & collective workshop | 17 years of presence in French-speaking Switzerland |
| 3 | LHH | World leader, extensive network | Over 50 years' experience, 500,000 candidates/year |
| 4 | TnP | Human-centred, multi-site approach | Present in Geneva, Lausanne, the whole of Switzerland |
| 5 | Mäder & Partner | National coverage, senior team | Offices in 8 cities, strong HR expertise |
| 6 | Dr. Nadig + Partner AG | Strong individual solutions | In business since 2005, with offices in Zurich, Berne and Basel |
| 7 | OTP | Structured programme, workshops & online 24/7 | Career Master Plan©, including JobHunting |
| 8 | Jobprofile | Global HR offer (coaching + outplacement) | Based in Lausanne, "one-stop-shop |
| 9 | Equinoxe Consulting | Focus on mindset & proactivity | 500+ beneficiaries |
| 10 | Interiman Group | Wide coverage, numerous HR services | 71 branches in Switzerland |
AAA+ Coaching & Training offers a tailor-made outplacement service combining individual coaching, training and business mentoring. Thanks to this hybrid approach, Swiss and international candidates benefit from comprehensive support that includes a search for meaning and fulfilment, alignment with their values, skills assessment and performance optimisation during job interviews. More than 90% of AAA+ clients land the job they want.
Oxalys has 17 years of expertise in French-speaking Switzerland. It offers a combination of one-to-one support + group workshops, as well as an online platform, providing comprehensive, human follow-up.
As a global player, LHH makes available its network (500,000 candidates/year) and its 50 years of experience. With a local presence, it offers a structured and recognised service.
TnP offers an HR approach focused on personal development. With offices in Geneva and Lausanne, the firm offers outplacement, coaching, training and relocation, with a strong human dimension.
With a presence in 8 cities, the firm offers comprehensive HR support in the areas of outplacement, career reorientation and leadership, via an experienced team.
Founded in 2005, this Zurich-based firm offers personalised, in-depth outplacement, with solid individual support in Zurich, Berne, Basel and Zug.
OTP offers a structured programme with workshops, individual coaching and 24/7 access to an online platform. Its "Career Master Plan©" method and JobHunting are very popular.
Based in Lausanne, Jobprofile offers a one-stop HR service: coaching, outplacement, job profiling and consulting. Ideal for an integrated, multi-faceted approach.
Based in Geneva, Equinoxe stands out for its mindset-based, proactive approach. More than 500 people have already benefited from their programmes.
With 71 branches throughout Switzerland, Interiman offers a full range of HR services, including outplacement, recruitment, training and payrolling.
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