Launch of Vaud Talent Hub: A platform to facilitate talent attraction and retention

: Published: 11 January 2026

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CVCI press release, 12.2025

Addressing the shortage of skilled labor has become a major challenge for the Vaud economy. In response to this issue, the Vaud Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CVCI) and the State of Vaud, through the Department for Economic Promotion and Innovation (SPEI), are launching Vaud Talent Hub—a joint platform dedicated to welcoming, integrating, and retaining talent. This initiative is part of the cantonal action plan “Labor Shortage, Employability, Integration 2025–2027,” adopted by the Council of State, and is one of 16 measures set out in the plan.

Lausanne, December 5, 2025 – Switzerland is expected to face a shortfall of 431,000 workers by 2040, according to economiesuisse. In the canton of Vaud alone, 50,000 full-time positions could remain vacant within the next decade. In this context, attracting and retaining talent—whether graduates from higher education institutions, qualified professionals, international talent, or Swiss citizens living abroad—has become a key factor for competitiveness. To address this challenge, CVCI and the State of Vaud have jointly developed Vaud Talent Hub, a bilingual platform designed for individuals wishing to settle, work, and build their careers in the canton.