We want to thank digitalswitzerland for the great and insightful collaboration an helping us to increase the diversity in the tech space by supporting companies employing career changers.
The career changer handbook can be downloaded here:
TechFace Success Story
Empowering Swiss Companies Through Strategic Career Changer Integration
In colaboration with
digitalswitzerland partnered with TechFace to create Switzerland's first comprehensive handbook for integrating career changers into tech roles, addressing talent shortages and providing companies with practical tools and frameworks for successful implementation.
Initial situation
digitalswitzerland, Switzerland's leading digital innovation initiative, identified a critical shortage of tech talent amid increasing digitalization. Traditional hiring approaches were proving insufficient to meet industry demands. The organization recognized that companies needed strategic guidance to tap into alternative talent pools, particularly career changers, to address both the skills gap and diversity challenges in the tech sector.
Approach
To address the growing demand for practical guidance, digitalswitzerland launched an initiative to create a comprehensive handbook that would enable Swiss companies to successfully integrate career changers into their tech teams. This initiative aimed to provide practical, implementable solutions that would work across different company sizes and sectors while ensuring content remained actionable and effective.
TechFace’s Support
Our involvement encompassed three critical phases:
- 1. Strategy Development
We worked closely with digitalswitzerland to understand key challenges and needs of Swiss companies through detailed discussions and market assessment.
2. Content Creation
We contributed proven methodologies and real-world examples from our career changer programs, ensuring practical applicability of the handbook's
guidance.
3. Implementation Support
We contributed to the development of frameworks and tools to ensure companies could effectively implement the handbook's recommendations.
Outcome & Benefits
The initiative delivered substantial value across multiple dimensions:
- Switzerland's first comprehensive career changer recruitment guide for tech-related jobs
- Practical tools and templates for immediate implementation
- Clear frameworks for assessing organizational readiness
- Structured approaches for bias-free hiring
- Detailed pre-boarding guidelines ensuring successful integration
Recommendation for Success
For organizations implementing the handbook's guidance, we recommend a comprehensive approach that starts with a thorough organizational readiness assessment. Success requires early buy-in from management and key stakeholders, combined with proper bias training for hiring teams. Organizations should establish clear success metrics from the outset and create sustainable follow-up processes that integrate with existing talent development programs. Regular monitoring and feedback mechanisms ensure continuous improvement and long-term career changer program
Partner with TechFace
As specialists in career changer integration and tech sector diversity, TechFace offers comprehensive support in implementing the handbook's recommendations through expert guidance, customized program development, and proven best practices. Their ongoing program optimization ensures sustainable success in creating inclusive environments.
Contact TechFace to explore how they can help your organization create an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives and contributes to innovation and success.
Contact TechFace to explore how they can help your organization create an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives and contributes to innovation and success.