The Shortage of Skilled Labor: Does It Affect Me as an Employee?

In recent months, the shortage of skilled labor has become a central topic in economic and social discussions. The media, businesses, and institutions express concern over this issue. The Vaud Economic Forum on September 27, 2024, even placed this topic at the heart of its discussions: « By 2040, 430,000 people will be missing from the labor market. Who will …

Self-Employment or Employee status? A Critical Choice

In the current job market, the attraction towards professional independence is palpable. We are encouraged towards entrepreneurship, driven by success stories that praise the freedom and personal control over one’s professional destiny. However, the transition from employee to self-employed can be misleading, especially without a complete understanding of the responsibilities, complications, risks, and restrictions that apply to this status. To …

Taking on a Mission Contract During Unemployment? Achieve an Intermediate Gain with Wage Portage

Flexibility is the core of the wage portage concept, making it particularly appealing for those registered with unemployment insurance. This service allows individuals to accept any job contract without losing their entitlement to benefits, as the wage portage company swiftly handles all the administrative steps to enable you to achieve and declare your intermediate gain the month it occurs. Keeping …

How does wage portage help young professionals start a career?

Sometimes finding the first job can be relatively easy, but for some people it becomes a hard task. Not everyone is lucky enough to be hired by a company before the end of their studies, or to have landed a contract by the end of an internship or a student job. For the majority of university students, this is a …

Slash career  or portfolio career: the future of work

Economic instability and the evolution of consumer patterns have pushed workers and specialists in the professional market to figure out new ways of offering their services and skills. This situation has given rise to a new trend: the slash career. The idea is rather simple: to diversify one’s professional activities in order to improve financial stability, find a better work-life …