Flexible working

New forms of work and means of communication influence how and where we work in today’s world. The workplace – in the traditional sense – is giving way to a more personalised and flexible working environment. This is bringing with it an increasing demand for employees with a self-sufficient approach and an entrepreneurial mindset, in contrast to the conventional practice of maintaining a culture of workplace attendance.

To uphold its reputation as an attractive place to work, ETH Zurich offers its employees the option of flexible working. It promotes an integrated approach to responsibility and the workplace that enables staff to organise their own lives and work. Flexible working is an integral part of this culture and is designed to enable employees to work without being tied to a fixed location. This way of work relies on a healthy, trusting working relationship, open dialogue, consideration and cooperation between all those concerned.

These websites offer support for successfully implementing flexible working at ETH Zurich and applies to all ETH employees living and working in Switzerland. Further information for cross-border commuters and about working abroad (work location outside Switzerland) can be found on the website Working in an international context | ETH Zurich.