Stories that move us

Stories that move us

As the leading real estate company, we create added value and sustainable living spaces, innovatively and passionately. Our real estate investments and products set high standards and we constantly strive to create added value for our stakeholders. We are steadfastly committed to sustainability and accept responsibility for our actions, our environment and the society.

Green leases – a marathon rather than a sprint!

With its Energy Strategy 2050, the federal government has set the course for a future of reduced environmental pollution. This means that sustainability issues and ESG (environment, social, governance) will continue to grow in importance and will be increasingly embedded in individual corporate strategies.

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Traineeship: Real Passion 4 Real Estate

The traineeship programme by Swiss Prime Site, established in 2017, gives talented young people an opportunity to experience the exciting world of real estate first-hand. Over the course of the programme, which lasts between 18 months and two years, a small group of promising talents gains in-depth insights into the various aspects of a company whose stated purpose is to create new living spaces for society. Twelve of some 50 applicants were invited to Zurich in the spring of 2019 to attend an extensive assessment day. Four of them secured themselves one of the sought-after spaces on the programme.

Swiss Prime Site Employees

Swiss Prime Site and its group companies, Swiss Prime Site Immobilien, Wincasa, Tertianum, Immoveris and Swiss Prime Site Solutions, are specialised players in the real estate industry. Petra Weigert, Head Group of Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site, explained: «We are very keen to recruit suitable employees, help them become experts in their fields, and retain them in our company.» The Swiss labour market for real estate experts is quite compact. Filling vacancies with well-qualified specialists is an increasingly challenging task.

In 2017, the management of Swiss Prime Site made a strategic decision to prioritise employer branding. It reviewed its staff development measures, regulations and structures and launched a specially designed traineeship programme.

We need experts!

The traineeship programme was initiated to facilitate the active recruitment of talented young people and counteract the impact of the weak labour market. At the same time, its originators hope to boost the reputation of Swiss Prime Site and its group companies as an attractive employer within and beyond the real estate industry. Candidates for a traineeship must have a bachelor's or master’s degree and an interest in gaining their first professional experience and establishing a professional network. Over the course of the traineeship, which lasts between 18 and 24 months, Swiss Prime Site organises an interesting and versatile programme of activities for the budding property professionals, who get to gain exclusive insights into one or multiple renowned companies in the real estate industry.

The programme has a modular structure that honours current trends and the diversity of the group as well as the versatile tasks the trainees will learn. In three to four blocks with a duration of six months each, they experience multiple business segments first-hand. They can choose from the following: Development & Construction, Acquisition & Sales, Portfolio Management, Letting Advisory, Strategic Facility Management and Centre Management.

«Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019»

Petra Weigert, Head Group Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site

Four out of fifty

Petra Weigert described the recruitment process as follows: «We used a range of recruitment methods and channels to reach out to suitable candidates, taking advantage of traditional advertisements, digital and social media platforms.» It attracted considerable interest. «Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019.» An internal committee composed of members of the involved group companies reviewed the applications and invited twelve suitable candidates to the assessment day in Zurich that was held at the end of March 2019. «We wanted to meet the participants and observe how they conduct themselves on their own and as members of a group. It was important to us to experience their assertiveness and their capacity for teamwork. The event allowed us to get to know the candidates in some depth,» the Head Group of Human Resources explained.

In the morning, all participants introduced themselves to the committee individually. They were then divided into teams. Each team was given the task of analysing concrete challenges facing a specific group company and developing potential solutions. After a shared lunch break, they presented their ideas to the group. Petra Weigert was impressed by the level-headed approach of the candidates. Having been put in the position of strategic consultants, the participants explained their solutions to the committee in a highly professional manner. Petra Weigert commented: «The quality of the presentations was high.»

Our new trainees

Mirror, mirror on the wall

In the meantime, the selection committee reconvened to discuss the impressions they gathered during the one-on-one interviews with the candidates and the group presentations. Out of around 50 applicants, four motivated and ambitious young people (two women and two men) received an offer for a traineeship with the Swiss Prime Site Group. All of them accepted the offer. Their expertise in customer service, financial analysis, marketing and facility management will make them valuable assets for Swiss Prime Site and its group companies.

Ready, steady, go

The four new trainees will start their courses in September 2019, taking on a new role every six months. A mentor will support them in their everyday work and beyond. «We want to make sure that all our trainees complete the programme just as motivated as they started it. Our goal is to recruit them as permanent employees afterwards,» Petra Weigert commented. She is fully satisfied with this year's selection process.

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Stücki Park – where life sciences and business come together

Since 2017, the site in Basel known simply as «Stüggi» to the locals is being completely transformed and repositioned. A former shopping centre has been turned into an urban development for leisure, entertainment, work and – above all – research, development and knowledge transfer. The former dyeing factory on the outskirts of the city is turning into an attractive life sciences hub of nationalimportance.

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Traineeship: Real Passion 4 Real Estate

The traineeship programme by Swiss Prime Site, established in 2017, gives talented young people an opportunity to experience the exciting world of real estate first-hand. Over the course of the programme, which lasts between 18 months and two years, a small group of promising talents gains in-depth insights into the various aspects of a company whose stated purpose is to create new living spaces for society. Twelve of some 50 applicants were invited to Zurich in the spring of 2019 to attend an extensive assessment day. Four of them secured themselves one of the sought-after spaces on the programme.

Swiss Prime Site Employees

Swiss Prime Site and its group companies, Swiss Prime Site Immobilien, Wincasa, Tertianum, Immoveris and Swiss Prime Site Solutions, are specialised players in the real estate industry. Petra Weigert, Head Group of Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site, explained: «We are very keen to recruit suitable employees, help them become experts in their fields, and retain them in our company.» The Swiss labour market for real estate experts is quite compact. Filling vacancies with well-qualified specialists is an increasingly challenging task.

In 2017, the management of Swiss Prime Site made a strategic decision to prioritise employer branding. It reviewed its staff development measures, regulations and structures and launched a specially designed traineeship programme.

We need experts!

The traineeship programme was initiated to facilitate the active recruitment of talented young people and counteract the impact of the weak labour market. At the same time, its originators hope to boost the reputation of Swiss Prime Site and its group companies as an attractive employer within and beyond the real estate industry. Candidates for a traineeship must have a bachelor's or master’s degree and an interest in gaining their first professional experience and establishing a professional network. Over the course of the traineeship, which lasts between 18 and 24 months, Swiss Prime Site organises an interesting and versatile programme of activities for the budding property professionals, who get to gain exclusive insights into one or multiple renowned companies in the real estate industry.

The programme has a modular structure that honours current trends and the diversity of the group as well as the versatile tasks the trainees will learn. In three to four blocks with a duration of six months each, they experience multiple business segments first-hand. They can choose from the following: Development & Construction, Acquisition & Sales, Portfolio Management, Letting Advisory, Strategic Facility Management and Centre Management.

«Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019»

Petra Weigert, Head Group Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site

Four out of fifty

Petra Weigert described the recruitment process as follows: «We used a range of recruitment methods and channels to reach out to suitable candidates, taking advantage of traditional advertisements, digital and social media platforms.» It attracted considerable interest. «Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019.» An internal committee composed of members of the involved group companies reviewed the applications and invited twelve suitable candidates to the assessment day in Zurich that was held at the end of March 2019. «We wanted to meet the participants and observe how they conduct themselves on their own and as members of a group. It was important to us to experience their assertiveness and their capacity for teamwork. The event allowed us to get to know the candidates in some depth,» the Head Group of Human Resources explained.

In the morning, all participants introduced themselves to the committee individually. They were then divided into teams. Each team was given the task of analysing concrete challenges facing a specific group company and developing potential solutions. After a shared lunch break, they presented their ideas to the group. Petra Weigert was impressed by the level-headed approach of the candidates. Having been put in the position of strategic consultants, the participants explained their solutions to the committee in a highly professional manner. Petra Weigert commented: «The quality of the presentations was high.»

Our new trainees

Mirror, mirror on the wall

In the meantime, the selection committee reconvened to discuss the impressions they gathered during the one-on-one interviews with the candidates and the group presentations. Out of around 50 applicants, four motivated and ambitious young people (two women and two men) received an offer for a traineeship with the Swiss Prime Site Group. All of them accepted the offer. Their expertise in customer service, financial analysis, marketing and facility management will make them valuable assets for Swiss Prime Site and its group companies.

Ready, steady, go

The four new trainees will start their courses in September 2019, taking on a new role every six months. A mentor will support them in their everyday work and beyond. «We want to make sure that all our trainees complete the programme just as motivated as they started it. Our goal is to recruit them as permanent employees afterwards,» Petra Weigert commented. She is fully satisfied with this year's selection process.

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Decarbonisation, net zero, buildings as power plants

Innovation smooths the way for sustainable executive management at Swiss Prime Site – and is firmly entrenched in our strategy. This enables us to implement innovation as an integrated principle across all our business fields. This is more important than ever in light of our climate target of «net zero by 2040».

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Traineeship: Real Passion 4 Real Estate

The traineeship programme by Swiss Prime Site, established in 2017, gives talented young people an opportunity to experience the exciting world of real estate first-hand. Over the course of the programme, which lasts between 18 months and two years, a small group of promising talents gains in-depth insights into the various aspects of a company whose stated purpose is to create new living spaces for society. Twelve of some 50 applicants were invited to Zurich in the spring of 2019 to attend an extensive assessment day. Four of them secured themselves one of the sought-after spaces on the programme.

Swiss Prime Site Employees

Swiss Prime Site and its group companies, Swiss Prime Site Immobilien, Wincasa, Tertianum, Immoveris and Swiss Prime Site Solutions, are specialised players in the real estate industry. Petra Weigert, Head Group of Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site, explained: «We are very keen to recruit suitable employees, help them become experts in their fields, and retain them in our company.» The Swiss labour market for real estate experts is quite compact. Filling vacancies with well-qualified specialists is an increasingly challenging task.

In 2017, the management of Swiss Prime Site made a strategic decision to prioritise employer branding. It reviewed its staff development measures, regulations and structures and launched a specially designed traineeship programme.

We need experts!

The traineeship programme was initiated to facilitate the active recruitment of talented young people and counteract the impact of the weak labour market. At the same time, its originators hope to boost the reputation of Swiss Prime Site and its group companies as an attractive employer within and beyond the real estate industry. Candidates for a traineeship must have a bachelor's or master’s degree and an interest in gaining their first professional experience and establishing a professional network. Over the course of the traineeship, which lasts between 18 and 24 months, Swiss Prime Site organises an interesting and versatile programme of activities for the budding property professionals, who get to gain exclusive insights into one or multiple renowned companies in the real estate industry.

The programme has a modular structure that honours current trends and the diversity of the group as well as the versatile tasks the trainees will learn. In three to four blocks with a duration of six months each, they experience multiple business segments first-hand. They can choose from the following: Development & Construction, Acquisition & Sales, Portfolio Management, Letting Advisory, Strategic Facility Management and Centre Management.

«Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019»

Petra Weigert, Head Group Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site

Four out of fifty

Petra Weigert described the recruitment process as follows: «We used a range of recruitment methods and channels to reach out to suitable candidates, taking advantage of traditional advertisements, digital and social media platforms.» It attracted considerable interest. «Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019.» An internal committee composed of members of the involved group companies reviewed the applications and invited twelve suitable candidates to the assessment day in Zurich that was held at the end of March 2019. «We wanted to meet the participants and observe how they conduct themselves on their own and as members of a group. It was important to us to experience their assertiveness and their capacity for teamwork. The event allowed us to get to know the candidates in some depth,» the Head Group of Human Resources explained.

In the morning, all participants introduced themselves to the committee individually. They were then divided into teams. Each team was given the task of analysing concrete challenges facing a specific group company and developing potential solutions. After a shared lunch break, they presented their ideas to the group. Petra Weigert was impressed by the level-headed approach of the candidates. Having been put in the position of strategic consultants, the participants explained their solutions to the committee in a highly professional manner. Petra Weigert commented: «The quality of the presentations was high.»

Our new trainees

Mirror, mirror on the wall

In the meantime, the selection committee reconvened to discuss the impressions they gathered during the one-on-one interviews with the candidates and the group presentations. Out of around 50 applicants, four motivated and ambitious young people (two women and two men) received an offer for a traineeship with the Swiss Prime Site Group. All of them accepted the offer. Their expertise in customer service, financial analysis, marketing and facility management will make them valuable assets for Swiss Prime Site and its group companies.

Ready, steady, go

The four new trainees will start their courses in September 2019, taking on a new role every six months. A mentor will support them in their everyday work and beyond. «We want to make sure that all our trainees complete the programme just as motivated as they started it. Our goal is to recruit them as permanent employees afterwards,» Petra Weigert commented. She is fully satisfied with this year's selection process.

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Maaglive: an oasis for working, residential living and cultural activities

The site of the former Maag Zahnräder AG near the Hardbrücke railway station was revitalised by the construction of Prime Tower, the Cubus and Diagonal annex buildings and the Platform corporate building. The buildings continue to shape the region to this day. The Maaglive project now marks the beginning of a new chapter.

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Traineeship: Real Passion 4 Real Estate

The traineeship programme by Swiss Prime Site, established in 2017, gives talented young people an opportunity to experience the exciting world of real estate first-hand. Over the course of the programme, which lasts between 18 months and two years, a small group of promising talents gains in-depth insights into the various aspects of a company whose stated purpose is to create new living spaces for society. Twelve of some 50 applicants were invited to Zurich in the spring of 2019 to attend an extensive assessment day. Four of them secured themselves one of the sought-after spaces on the programme.

Swiss Prime Site Employees

Swiss Prime Site and its group companies, Swiss Prime Site Immobilien, Wincasa, Tertianum, Immoveris and Swiss Prime Site Solutions, are specialised players in the real estate industry. Petra Weigert, Head Group of Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site, explained: «We are very keen to recruit suitable employees, help them become experts in their fields, and retain them in our company.» The Swiss labour market for real estate experts is quite compact. Filling vacancies with well-qualified specialists is an increasingly challenging task.

In 2017, the management of Swiss Prime Site made a strategic decision to prioritise employer branding. It reviewed its staff development measures, regulations and structures and launched a specially designed traineeship programme.

We need experts!

The traineeship programme was initiated to facilitate the active recruitment of talented young people and counteract the impact of the weak labour market. At the same time, its originators hope to boost the reputation of Swiss Prime Site and its group companies as an attractive employer within and beyond the real estate industry. Candidates for a traineeship must have a bachelor's or master’s degree and an interest in gaining their first professional experience and establishing a professional network. Over the course of the traineeship, which lasts between 18 and 24 months, Swiss Prime Site organises an interesting and versatile programme of activities for the budding property professionals, who get to gain exclusive insights into one or multiple renowned companies in the real estate industry.

The programme has a modular structure that honours current trends and the diversity of the group as well as the versatile tasks the trainees will learn. In three to four blocks with a duration of six months each, they experience multiple business segments first-hand. They can choose from the following: Development & Construction, Acquisition & Sales, Portfolio Management, Letting Advisory, Strategic Facility Management and Centre Management.

«Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019»

Petra Weigert, Head Group Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site

Four out of fifty

Petra Weigert described the recruitment process as follows: «We used a range of recruitment methods and channels to reach out to suitable candidates, taking advantage of traditional advertisements, digital and social media platforms.» It attracted considerable interest. «Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019.» An internal committee composed of members of the involved group companies reviewed the applications and invited twelve suitable candidates to the assessment day in Zurich that was held at the end of March 2019. «We wanted to meet the participants and observe how they conduct themselves on their own and as members of a group. It was important to us to experience their assertiveness and their capacity for teamwork. The event allowed us to get to know the candidates in some depth,» the Head Group of Human Resources explained.

In the morning, all participants introduced themselves to the committee individually. They were then divided into teams. Each team was given the task of analysing concrete challenges facing a specific group company and developing potential solutions. After a shared lunch break, they presented their ideas to the group. Petra Weigert was impressed by the level-headed approach of the candidates. Having been put in the position of strategic consultants, the participants explained their solutions to the committee in a highly professional manner. Petra Weigert commented: «The quality of the presentations was high.»

Our new trainees

Mirror, mirror on the wall

In the meantime, the selection committee reconvened to discuss the impressions they gathered during the one-on-one interviews with the candidates and the group presentations. Out of around 50 applicants, four motivated and ambitious young people (two women and two men) received an offer for a traineeship with the Swiss Prime Site Group. All of them accepted the offer. Their expertise in customer service, financial analysis, marketing and facility management will make them valuable assets for Swiss Prime Site and its group companies.

Ready, steady, go

The four new trainees will start their courses in September 2019, taking on a new role every six months. A mentor will support them in their everyday work and beyond. «We want to make sure that all our trainees complete the programme just as motivated as they started it. Our goal is to recruit them as permanent employees afterwards,» Petra Weigert commented. She is fully satisfied with this year's selection process.

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The real estate sector in the metaverse

Tech companies are investing billions in creating the next generation of virtual worlds. As part of this, real estate companies could look to expand upon their current business models in a targeted way. Yet not everything that is technically possible is likely to lead to success.

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Traineeship: Real Passion 4 Real Estate

The traineeship programme by Swiss Prime Site, established in 2017, gives talented young people an opportunity to experience the exciting world of real estate first-hand. Over the course of the programme, which lasts between 18 months and two years, a small group of promising talents gains in-depth insights into the various aspects of a company whose stated purpose is to create new living spaces for society. Twelve of some 50 applicants were invited to Zurich in the spring of 2019 to attend an extensive assessment day. Four of them secured themselves one of the sought-after spaces on the programme.

Swiss Prime Site Employees

Swiss Prime Site and its group companies, Swiss Prime Site Immobilien, Wincasa, Tertianum, Immoveris and Swiss Prime Site Solutions, are specialised players in the real estate industry. Petra Weigert, Head Group of Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site, explained: «We are very keen to recruit suitable employees, help them become experts in their fields, and retain them in our company.» The Swiss labour market for real estate experts is quite compact. Filling vacancies with well-qualified specialists is an increasingly challenging task.

In 2017, the management of Swiss Prime Site made a strategic decision to prioritise employer branding. It reviewed its staff development measures, regulations and structures and launched a specially designed traineeship programme.

We need experts!

The traineeship programme was initiated to facilitate the active recruitment of talented young people and counteract the impact of the weak labour market. At the same time, its originators hope to boost the reputation of Swiss Prime Site and its group companies as an attractive employer within and beyond the real estate industry. Candidates for a traineeship must have a bachelor's or master’s degree and an interest in gaining their first professional experience and establishing a professional network. Over the course of the traineeship, which lasts between 18 and 24 months, Swiss Prime Site organises an interesting and versatile programme of activities for the budding property professionals, who get to gain exclusive insights into one or multiple renowned companies in the real estate industry.

The programme has a modular structure that honours current trends and the diversity of the group as well as the versatile tasks the trainees will learn. In three to four blocks with a duration of six months each, they experience multiple business segments first-hand. They can choose from the following: Development & Construction, Acquisition & Sales, Portfolio Management, Letting Advisory, Strategic Facility Management and Centre Management.

«Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019»

Petra Weigert, Head Group Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site

Four out of fifty

Petra Weigert described the recruitment process as follows: «We used a range of recruitment methods and channels to reach out to suitable candidates, taking advantage of traditional advertisements, digital and social media platforms.» It attracted considerable interest. «Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019.» An internal committee composed of members of the involved group companies reviewed the applications and invited twelve suitable candidates to the assessment day in Zurich that was held at the end of March 2019. «We wanted to meet the participants and observe how they conduct themselves on their own and as members of a group. It was important to us to experience their assertiveness and their capacity for teamwork. The event allowed us to get to know the candidates in some depth,» the Head Group of Human Resources explained.

In the morning, all participants introduced themselves to the committee individually. They were then divided into teams. Each team was given the task of analysing concrete challenges facing a specific group company and developing potential solutions. After a shared lunch break, they presented their ideas to the group. Petra Weigert was impressed by the level-headed approach of the candidates. Having been put in the position of strategic consultants, the participants explained their solutions to the committee in a highly professional manner. Petra Weigert commented: «The quality of the presentations was high.»

Our new trainees

Mirror, mirror on the wall

In the meantime, the selection committee reconvened to discuss the impressions they gathered during the one-on-one interviews with the candidates and the group presentations. Out of around 50 applicants, four motivated and ambitious young people (two women and two men) received an offer for a traineeship with the Swiss Prime Site Group. All of them accepted the offer. Their expertise in customer service, financial analysis, marketing and facility management will make them valuable assets for Swiss Prime Site and its group companies.

Ready, steady, go

The four new trainees will start their courses in September 2019, taking on a new role every six months. A mentor will support them in their everyday work and beyond. «We want to make sure that all our trainees complete the programme just as motivated as they started it. Our goal is to recruit them as permanent employees afterwards,» Petra Weigert commented. She is fully satisfied with this year's selection process.

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Certification as a foundation for sustainable added value

We are convinced that sustainable, future-oriented governance increases the company's resilience. This particularly applies to Swiss Prime Site’s comprehensive real estate portfolio. The objective of certifying as many of the some 180 properties as possible enables the company to create a frame of reference, transparency and the foundation on which to generate ecological, economic and social added value for all stakeholders, for the long term.

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Traineeship: Real Passion 4 Real Estate

The traineeship programme by Swiss Prime Site, established in 2017, gives talented young people an opportunity to experience the exciting world of real estate first-hand. Over the course of the programme, which lasts between 18 months and two years, a small group of promising talents gains in-depth insights into the various aspects of a company whose stated purpose is to create new living spaces for society. Twelve of some 50 applicants were invited to Zurich in the spring of 2019 to attend an extensive assessment day. Four of them secured themselves one of the sought-after spaces on the programme.

Swiss Prime Site Employees

Swiss Prime Site and its group companies, Swiss Prime Site Immobilien, Wincasa, Tertianum, Immoveris and Swiss Prime Site Solutions, are specialised players in the real estate industry. Petra Weigert, Head Group of Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site, explained: «We are very keen to recruit suitable employees, help them become experts in their fields, and retain them in our company.» The Swiss labour market for real estate experts is quite compact. Filling vacancies with well-qualified specialists is an increasingly challenging task.

In 2017, the management of Swiss Prime Site made a strategic decision to prioritise employer branding. It reviewed its staff development measures, regulations and structures and launched a specially designed traineeship programme.

We need experts!

The traineeship programme was initiated to facilitate the active recruitment of talented young people and counteract the impact of the weak labour market. At the same time, its originators hope to boost the reputation of Swiss Prime Site and its group companies as an attractive employer within and beyond the real estate industry. Candidates for a traineeship must have a bachelor's or master’s degree and an interest in gaining their first professional experience and establishing a professional network. Over the course of the traineeship, which lasts between 18 and 24 months, Swiss Prime Site organises an interesting and versatile programme of activities for the budding property professionals, who get to gain exclusive insights into one or multiple renowned companies in the real estate industry.

The programme has a modular structure that honours current trends and the diversity of the group as well as the versatile tasks the trainees will learn. In three to four blocks with a duration of six months each, they experience multiple business segments first-hand. They can choose from the following: Development & Construction, Acquisition & Sales, Portfolio Management, Letting Advisory, Strategic Facility Management and Centre Management.

«Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019»

Petra Weigert, Head Group Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site

Four out of fifty

Petra Weigert described the recruitment process as follows: «We used a range of recruitment methods and channels to reach out to suitable candidates, taking advantage of traditional advertisements, digital and social media platforms.» It attracted considerable interest. «Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019.» An internal committee composed of members of the involved group companies reviewed the applications and invited twelve suitable candidates to the assessment day in Zurich that was held at the end of March 2019. «We wanted to meet the participants and observe how they conduct themselves on their own and as members of a group. It was important to us to experience their assertiveness and their capacity for teamwork. The event allowed us to get to know the candidates in some depth,» the Head Group of Human Resources explained.

In the morning, all participants introduced themselves to the committee individually. They were then divided into teams. Each team was given the task of analysing concrete challenges facing a specific group company and developing potential solutions. After a shared lunch break, they presented their ideas to the group. Petra Weigert was impressed by the level-headed approach of the candidates. Having been put in the position of strategic consultants, the participants explained their solutions to the committee in a highly professional manner. Petra Weigert commented: «The quality of the presentations was high.»

Our new trainees

Mirror, mirror on the wall

In the meantime, the selection committee reconvened to discuss the impressions they gathered during the one-on-one interviews with the candidates and the group presentations. Out of around 50 applicants, four motivated and ambitious young people (two women and two men) received an offer for a traineeship with the Swiss Prime Site Group. All of them accepted the offer. Their expertise in customer service, financial analysis, marketing and facility management will make them valuable assets for Swiss Prime Site and its group companies.

Ready, steady, go

The four new trainees will start their courses in September 2019, taking on a new role every six months. A mentor will support them in their everyday work and beyond. «We want to make sure that all our trainees complete the programme just as motivated as they started it. Our goal is to recruit them as permanent employees afterwards,» Petra Weigert commented. She is fully satisfied with this year's selection process.

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The next stage in real estate asset management

Addition isn’t just for maths – addition can also create synergies, pool knowledge and optimise customer benefits. In early 2022, the addition of Swiss Prime Site Solutions and Akara resulted in a single company. Officially completed in mid-2022, this successful merger represents the next stage in real estate management. 

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Traineeship: Real Passion 4 Real Estate

The traineeship programme by Swiss Prime Site, established in 2017, gives talented young people an opportunity to experience the exciting world of real estate first-hand. Over the course of the programme, which lasts between 18 months and two years, a small group of promising talents gains in-depth insights into the various aspects of a company whose stated purpose is to create new living spaces for society. Twelve of some 50 applicants were invited to Zurich in the spring of 2019 to attend an extensive assessment day. Four of them secured themselves one of the sought-after spaces on the programme.

Swiss Prime Site Employees

Swiss Prime Site and its group companies, Swiss Prime Site Immobilien, Wincasa, Tertianum, Immoveris and Swiss Prime Site Solutions, are specialised players in the real estate industry. Petra Weigert, Head Group of Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site, explained: «We are very keen to recruit suitable employees, help them become experts in their fields, and retain them in our company.» The Swiss labour market for real estate experts is quite compact. Filling vacancies with well-qualified specialists is an increasingly challenging task.

In 2017, the management of Swiss Prime Site made a strategic decision to prioritise employer branding. It reviewed its staff development measures, regulations and structures and launched a specially designed traineeship programme.

We need experts!

The traineeship programme was initiated to facilitate the active recruitment of talented young people and counteract the impact of the weak labour market. At the same time, its originators hope to boost the reputation of Swiss Prime Site and its group companies as an attractive employer within and beyond the real estate industry. Candidates for a traineeship must have a bachelor's or master’s degree and an interest in gaining their first professional experience and establishing a professional network. Over the course of the traineeship, which lasts between 18 and 24 months, Swiss Prime Site organises an interesting and versatile programme of activities for the budding property professionals, who get to gain exclusive insights into one or multiple renowned companies in the real estate industry.

The programme has a modular structure that honours current trends and the diversity of the group as well as the versatile tasks the trainees will learn. In three to four blocks with a duration of six months each, they experience multiple business segments first-hand. They can choose from the following: Development & Construction, Acquisition & Sales, Portfolio Management, Letting Advisory, Strategic Facility Management and Centre Management.

«Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019»

Petra Weigert, Head Group Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site

Four out of fifty

Petra Weigert described the recruitment process as follows: «We used a range of recruitment methods and channels to reach out to suitable candidates, taking advantage of traditional advertisements, digital and social media platforms.» It attracted considerable interest. «Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019.» An internal committee composed of members of the involved group companies reviewed the applications and invited twelve suitable candidates to the assessment day in Zurich that was held at the end of March 2019. «We wanted to meet the participants and observe how they conduct themselves on their own and as members of a group. It was important to us to experience their assertiveness and their capacity for teamwork. The event allowed us to get to know the candidates in some depth,» the Head Group of Human Resources explained.

In the morning, all participants introduced themselves to the committee individually. They were then divided into teams. Each team was given the task of analysing concrete challenges facing a specific group company and developing potential solutions. After a shared lunch break, they presented their ideas to the group. Petra Weigert was impressed by the level-headed approach of the candidates. Having been put in the position of strategic consultants, the participants explained their solutions to the committee in a highly professional manner. Petra Weigert commented: «The quality of the presentations was high.»

Our new trainees

Mirror, mirror on the wall

In the meantime, the selection committee reconvened to discuss the impressions they gathered during the one-on-one interviews with the candidates and the group presentations. Out of around 50 applicants, four motivated and ambitious young people (two women and two men) received an offer for a traineeship with the Swiss Prime Site Group. All of them accepted the offer. Their expertise in customer service, financial analysis, marketing and facility management will make them valuable assets for Swiss Prime Site and its group companies.

Ready, steady, go

The four new trainees will start their courses in September 2019, taking on a new role every six months. A mentor will support them in their everyday work and beyond. «We want to make sure that all our trainees complete the programme just as motivated as they started it. Our goal is to recruit them as permanent employees afterwards,» Petra Weigert commented. She is fully satisfied with this year's selection process.

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A new era of opportunity for sustainability

The phrase «turning point» is commonly used in various contexts at the moment. Epidemiologists, for example, are using it to refer to a new era and the considerably higher risk of pandemics. Politicians, meanwhile, are using it in the context of the war in Ukraine to describe the presumed end of a stable European order, in particular among the major powers. The expression reflects the fact that recent events have had such a profound impact that a return to any previous state of normality is no longer conceivable.

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Traineeship: Real Passion 4 Real Estate

The traineeship programme by Swiss Prime Site, established in 2017, gives talented young people an opportunity to experience the exciting world of real estate first-hand. Over the course of the programme, which lasts between 18 months and two years, a small group of promising talents gains in-depth insights into the various aspects of a company whose stated purpose is to create new living spaces for society. Twelve of some 50 applicants were invited to Zurich in the spring of 2019 to attend an extensive assessment day. Four of them secured themselves one of the sought-after spaces on the programme.

Swiss Prime Site Employees

Swiss Prime Site and its group companies, Swiss Prime Site Immobilien, Wincasa, Tertianum, Immoveris and Swiss Prime Site Solutions, are specialised players in the real estate industry. Petra Weigert, Head Group of Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site, explained: «We are very keen to recruit suitable employees, help them become experts in their fields, and retain them in our company.» The Swiss labour market for real estate experts is quite compact. Filling vacancies with well-qualified specialists is an increasingly challenging task.

In 2017, the management of Swiss Prime Site made a strategic decision to prioritise employer branding. It reviewed its staff development measures, regulations and structures and launched a specially designed traineeship programme.

We need experts!

The traineeship programme was initiated to facilitate the active recruitment of talented young people and counteract the impact of the weak labour market. At the same time, its originators hope to boost the reputation of Swiss Prime Site and its group companies as an attractive employer within and beyond the real estate industry. Candidates for a traineeship must have a bachelor's or master’s degree and an interest in gaining their first professional experience and establishing a professional network. Over the course of the traineeship, which lasts between 18 and 24 months, Swiss Prime Site organises an interesting and versatile programme of activities for the budding property professionals, who get to gain exclusive insights into one or multiple renowned companies in the real estate industry.

The programme has a modular structure that honours current trends and the diversity of the group as well as the versatile tasks the trainees will learn. In three to four blocks with a duration of six months each, they experience multiple business segments first-hand. They can choose from the following: Development & Construction, Acquisition & Sales, Portfolio Management, Letting Advisory, Strategic Facility Management and Centre Management.

«Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019»

Petra Weigert, Head Group Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site

Four out of fifty

Petra Weigert described the recruitment process as follows: «We used a range of recruitment methods and channels to reach out to suitable candidates, taking advantage of traditional advertisements, digital and social media platforms.» It attracted considerable interest. «Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019.» An internal committee composed of members of the involved group companies reviewed the applications and invited twelve suitable candidates to the assessment day in Zurich that was held at the end of March 2019. «We wanted to meet the participants and observe how they conduct themselves on their own and as members of a group. It was important to us to experience their assertiveness and their capacity for teamwork. The event allowed us to get to know the candidates in some depth,» the Head Group of Human Resources explained.

In the morning, all participants introduced themselves to the committee individually. They were then divided into teams. Each team was given the task of analysing concrete challenges facing a specific group company and developing potential solutions. After a shared lunch break, they presented their ideas to the group. Petra Weigert was impressed by the level-headed approach of the candidates. Having been put in the position of strategic consultants, the participants explained their solutions to the committee in a highly professional manner. Petra Weigert commented: «The quality of the presentations was high.»

Our new trainees

Mirror, mirror on the wall

In the meantime, the selection committee reconvened to discuss the impressions they gathered during the one-on-one interviews with the candidates and the group presentations. Out of around 50 applicants, four motivated and ambitious young people (two women and two men) received an offer for a traineeship with the Swiss Prime Site Group. All of them accepted the offer. Their expertise in customer service, financial analysis, marketing and facility management will make them valuable assets for Swiss Prime Site and its group companies.

Ready, steady, go

The four new trainees will start their courses in September 2019, taking on a new role every six months. A mentor will support them in their everyday work and beyond. «We want to make sure that all our trainees complete the programme just as motivated as they started it. Our goal is to recruit them as permanent employees afterwards,» Petra Weigert commented. She is fully satisfied with this year's selection process.

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New Work at Swiss Prime Site

Since spring 2022, Swiss Prime Site employees have been enjoying not just a unique work location, but also new office spaces that epitomise the spirit of New Work. The return of floor space by a tenant in the Prime Tower offered the rare opportunity to move closer together and to merge and redesign two adjacent storeys.

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Traineeship: Real Passion 4 Real Estate

The traineeship programme by Swiss Prime Site, established in 2017, gives talented young people an opportunity to experience the exciting world of real estate first-hand. Over the course of the programme, which lasts between 18 months and two years, a small group of promising talents gains in-depth insights into the various aspects of a company whose stated purpose is to create new living spaces for society. Twelve of some 50 applicants were invited to Zurich in the spring of 2019 to attend an extensive assessment day. Four of them secured themselves one of the sought-after spaces on the programme.

Swiss Prime Site Employees

Swiss Prime Site and its group companies, Swiss Prime Site Immobilien, Wincasa, Tertianum, Immoveris and Swiss Prime Site Solutions, are specialised players in the real estate industry. Petra Weigert, Head Group of Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site, explained: «We are very keen to recruit suitable employees, help them become experts in their fields, and retain them in our company.» The Swiss labour market for real estate experts is quite compact. Filling vacancies with well-qualified specialists is an increasingly challenging task.

In 2017, the management of Swiss Prime Site made a strategic decision to prioritise employer branding. It reviewed its staff development measures, regulations and structures and launched a specially designed traineeship programme.

We need experts!

The traineeship programme was initiated to facilitate the active recruitment of talented young people and counteract the impact of the weak labour market. At the same time, its originators hope to boost the reputation of Swiss Prime Site and its group companies as an attractive employer within and beyond the real estate industry. Candidates for a traineeship must have a bachelor's or master’s degree and an interest in gaining their first professional experience and establishing a professional network. Over the course of the traineeship, which lasts between 18 and 24 months, Swiss Prime Site organises an interesting and versatile programme of activities for the budding property professionals, who get to gain exclusive insights into one or multiple renowned companies in the real estate industry.

The programme has a modular structure that honours current trends and the diversity of the group as well as the versatile tasks the trainees will learn. In three to four blocks with a duration of six months each, they experience multiple business segments first-hand. They can choose from the following: Development & Construction, Acquisition & Sales, Portfolio Management, Letting Advisory, Strategic Facility Management and Centre Management.

«Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019»

Petra Weigert, Head Group Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site

Four out of fifty

Petra Weigert described the recruitment process as follows: «We used a range of recruitment methods and channels to reach out to suitable candidates, taking advantage of traditional advertisements, digital and social media platforms.» It attracted considerable interest. «Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019.» An internal committee composed of members of the involved group companies reviewed the applications and invited twelve suitable candidates to the assessment day in Zurich that was held at the end of March 2019. «We wanted to meet the participants and observe how they conduct themselves on their own and as members of a group. It was important to us to experience their assertiveness and their capacity for teamwork. The event allowed us to get to know the candidates in some depth,» the Head Group of Human Resources explained.

In the morning, all participants introduced themselves to the committee individually. They were then divided into teams. Each team was given the task of analysing concrete challenges facing a specific group company and developing potential solutions. After a shared lunch break, they presented their ideas to the group. Petra Weigert was impressed by the level-headed approach of the candidates. Having been put in the position of strategic consultants, the participants explained their solutions to the committee in a highly professional manner. Petra Weigert commented: «The quality of the presentations was high.»

Our new trainees

Mirror, mirror on the wall

In the meantime, the selection committee reconvened to discuss the impressions they gathered during the one-on-one interviews with the candidates and the group presentations. Out of around 50 applicants, four motivated and ambitious young people (two women and two men) received an offer for a traineeship with the Swiss Prime Site Group. All of them accepted the offer. Their expertise in customer service, financial analysis, marketing and facility management will make them valuable assets for Swiss Prime Site and its group companies.

Ready, steady, go

The four new trainees will start their courses in September 2019, taking on a new role every six months. A mentor will support them in their everyday work and beyond. «We want to make sure that all our trainees complete the programme just as motivated as they started it. Our goal is to recruit them as permanent employees afterwards,» Petra Weigert commented. She is fully satisfied with this year's selection process.

Working at Swiss Prime Site

More about our trainee programme and the career opportunities at Swiss Prime Site.

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Traineeship: Real Passion 4 Real Estate

The traineeship programme by Swiss Prime Site, established in 2017, gives talented young people an opportunity to experience the exciting world of real estate first-hand. Over the course of the programme, which lasts between 18 months and two years, a small group of promising talents gains in-depth insights into the various aspects of a company whose stated purpose is to create new living spaces for society. Twelve of some 50 applicants were invited to Zurich in the spring of 2019 to attend an extensive assessment day. Four of them secured themselves one of the sought-after spaces on the programme.

Swiss Prime Site Employees

Swiss Prime Site and its group companies, Swiss Prime Site Immobilien, Wincasa, Tertianum, Immoveris and Swiss Prime Site Solutions, are specialised players in the real estate industry. Petra Weigert, Head Group of Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site, explained: «We are very keen to recruit suitable employees, help them become experts in their fields, and retain them in our company.» The Swiss labour market for real estate experts is quite compact. Filling vacancies with well-qualified specialists is an increasingly challenging task.

In 2017, the management of Swiss Prime Site made a strategic decision to prioritise employer branding. It reviewed its staff development measures, regulations and structures and launched a specially designed traineeship programme.

We need experts!

The traineeship programme was initiated to facilitate the active recruitment of talented young people and counteract the impact of the weak labour market. At the same time, its originators hope to boost the reputation of Swiss Prime Site and its group companies as an attractive employer within and beyond the real estate industry. Candidates for a traineeship must have a bachelor's or master’s degree and an interest in gaining their first professional experience and establishing a professional network. Over the course of the traineeship, which lasts between 18 and 24 months, Swiss Prime Site organises an interesting and versatile programme of activities for the budding property professionals, who get to gain exclusive insights into one or multiple renowned companies in the real estate industry.

The programme has a modular structure that honours current trends and the diversity of the group as well as the versatile tasks the trainees will learn. In three to four blocks with a duration of six months each, they experience multiple business segments first-hand. They can choose from the following: Development & Construction, Acquisition & Sales, Portfolio Management, Letting Advisory, Strategic Facility Management and Centre Management.

«Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019»

Petra Weigert, Head Group Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site

Four out of fifty

Petra Weigert described the recruitment process as follows: «We used a range of recruitment methods and channels to reach out to suitable candidates, taking advantage of traditional advertisements, digital and social media platforms.» It attracted considerable interest. «Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019.» An internal committee composed of members of the involved group companies reviewed the applications and invited twelve suitable candidates to the assessment day in Zurich that was held at the end of March 2019. «We wanted to meet the participants and observe how they conduct themselves on their own and as members of a group. It was important to us to experience their assertiveness and their capacity for teamwork. The event allowed us to get to know the candidates in some depth,» the Head Group of Human Resources explained.

In the morning, all participants introduced themselves to the committee individually. They were then divided into teams. Each team was given the task of analysing concrete challenges facing a specific group company and developing potential solutions. After a shared lunch break, they presented their ideas to the group. Petra Weigert was impressed by the level-headed approach of the candidates. Having been put in the position of strategic consultants, the participants explained their solutions to the committee in a highly professional manner. Petra Weigert commented: «The quality of the presentations was high.»

Our new trainees

Mirror, mirror on the wall

In the meantime, the selection committee reconvened to discuss the impressions they gathered during the one-on-one interviews with the candidates and the group presentations. Out of around 50 applicants, four motivated and ambitious young people (two women and two men) received an offer for a traineeship with the Swiss Prime Site Group. All of them accepted the offer. Their expertise in customer service, financial analysis, marketing and facility management will make them valuable assets for Swiss Prime Site and its group companies.

Ready, steady, go

The four new trainees will start their courses in September 2019, taking on a new role every six months. A mentor will support them in their everyday work and beyond. «We want to make sure that all our trainees complete the programme just as motivated as they started it. Our goal is to recruit them as permanent employees afterwards,» Petra Weigert commented. She is fully satisfied with this year's selection process.

Working at Swiss Prime Site

More about our trainee programme and the career opportunities at Swiss Prime Site.

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Traineeship: Real Passion 4 Real Estate

The traineeship programme by Swiss Prime Site, established in 2017, gives talented young people an opportunity to experience the exciting world of real estate first-hand. Over the course of the programme, which lasts between 18 months and two years, a small group of promising talents gains in-depth insights into the various aspects of a company whose stated purpose is to create new living spaces for society. Twelve of some 50 applicants were invited to Zurich in the spring of 2019 to attend an extensive assessment day. Four of them secured themselves one of the sought-after spaces on the programme.

Swiss Prime Site Employees

Swiss Prime Site and its group companies, Swiss Prime Site Immobilien, Wincasa, Tertianum, Immoveris and Swiss Prime Site Solutions, are specialised players in the real estate industry. Petra Weigert, Head Group of Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site, explained: «We are very keen to recruit suitable employees, help them become experts in their fields, and retain them in our company.» The Swiss labour market for real estate experts is quite compact. Filling vacancies with well-qualified specialists is an increasingly challenging task.

In 2017, the management of Swiss Prime Site made a strategic decision to prioritise employer branding. It reviewed its staff development measures, regulations and structures and launched a specially designed traineeship programme.

We need experts!

The traineeship programme was initiated to facilitate the active recruitment of talented young people and counteract the impact of the weak labour market. At the same time, its originators hope to boost the reputation of Swiss Prime Site and its group companies as an attractive employer within and beyond the real estate industry. Candidates for a traineeship must have a bachelor's or master’s degree and an interest in gaining their first professional experience and establishing a professional network. Over the course of the traineeship, which lasts between 18 and 24 months, Swiss Prime Site organises an interesting and versatile programme of activities for the budding property professionals, who get to gain exclusive insights into one or multiple renowned companies in the real estate industry.

The programme has a modular structure that honours current trends and the diversity of the group as well as the versatile tasks the trainees will learn. In three to four blocks with a duration of six months each, they experience multiple business segments first-hand. They can choose from the following: Development & Construction, Acquisition & Sales, Portfolio Management, Letting Advisory, Strategic Facility Management and Centre Management.

«Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019»

Petra Weigert, Head Group Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site

Four out of fifty

Petra Weigert described the recruitment process as follows: «We used a range of recruitment methods and channels to reach out to suitable candidates, taking advantage of traditional advertisements, digital and social media platforms.» It attracted considerable interest. «Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019.» An internal committee composed of members of the involved group companies reviewed the applications and invited twelve suitable candidates to the assessment day in Zurich that was held at the end of March 2019. «We wanted to meet the participants and observe how they conduct themselves on their own and as members of a group. It was important to us to experience their assertiveness and their capacity for teamwork. The event allowed us to get to know the candidates in some depth,» the Head Group of Human Resources explained.

In the morning, all participants introduced themselves to the committee individually. They were then divided into teams. Each team was given the task of analysing concrete challenges facing a specific group company and developing potential solutions. After a shared lunch break, they presented their ideas to the group. Petra Weigert was impressed by the level-headed approach of the candidates. Having been put in the position of strategic consultants, the participants explained their solutions to the committee in a highly professional manner. Petra Weigert commented: «The quality of the presentations was high.»

Our new trainees

Mirror, mirror on the wall

In the meantime, the selection committee reconvened to discuss the impressions they gathered during the one-on-one interviews with the candidates and the group presentations. Out of around 50 applicants, four motivated and ambitious young people (two women and two men) received an offer for a traineeship with the Swiss Prime Site Group. All of them accepted the offer. Their expertise in customer service, financial analysis, marketing and facility management will make them valuable assets for Swiss Prime Site and its group companies.

Ready, steady, go

The four new trainees will start their courses in September 2019, taking on a new role every six months. A mentor will support them in their everyday work and beyond. «We want to make sure that all our trainees complete the programme just as motivated as they started it. Our goal is to recruit them as permanent employees afterwards,» Petra Weigert commented. She is fully satisfied with this year's selection process.

Working at Swiss Prime Site

More about our trainee programme and the career opportunities at Swiss Prime Site.

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Traineeship: Real Passion 4 Real Estate

The traineeship programme by Swiss Prime Site, established in 2017, gives talented young people an opportunity to experience the exciting world of real estate first-hand. Over the course of the programme, which lasts between 18 months and two years, a small group of promising talents gains in-depth insights into the various aspects of a company whose stated purpose is to create new living spaces for society. Twelve of some 50 applicants were invited to Zurich in the spring of 2019 to attend an extensive assessment day. Four of them secured themselves one of the sought-after spaces on the programme.

Swiss Prime Site Employees

Swiss Prime Site and its group companies, Swiss Prime Site Immobilien, Wincasa, Tertianum, Immoveris and Swiss Prime Site Solutions, are specialised players in the real estate industry. Petra Weigert, Head Group of Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site, explained: «We are very keen to recruit suitable employees, help them become experts in their fields, and retain them in our company.» The Swiss labour market for real estate experts is quite compact. Filling vacancies with well-qualified specialists is an increasingly challenging task.

In 2017, the management of Swiss Prime Site made a strategic decision to prioritise employer branding. It reviewed its staff development measures, regulations and structures and launched a specially designed traineeship programme.

We need experts!

The traineeship programme was initiated to facilitate the active recruitment of talented young people and counteract the impact of the weak labour market. At the same time, its originators hope to boost the reputation of Swiss Prime Site and its group companies as an attractive employer within and beyond the real estate industry. Candidates for a traineeship must have a bachelor's or master’s degree and an interest in gaining their first professional experience and establishing a professional network. Over the course of the traineeship, which lasts between 18 and 24 months, Swiss Prime Site organises an interesting and versatile programme of activities for the budding property professionals, who get to gain exclusive insights into one or multiple renowned companies in the real estate industry.

The programme has a modular structure that honours current trends and the diversity of the group as well as the versatile tasks the trainees will learn. In three to four blocks with a duration of six months each, they experience multiple business segments first-hand. They can choose from the following: Development & Construction, Acquisition & Sales, Portfolio Management, Letting Advisory, Strategic Facility Management and Centre Management.

«Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019»

Petra Weigert, Head Group Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site

Four out of fifty

Petra Weigert described the recruitment process as follows: «We used a range of recruitment methods and channels to reach out to suitable candidates, taking advantage of traditional advertisements, digital and social media platforms.» It attracted considerable interest. «Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019.» An internal committee composed of members of the involved group companies reviewed the applications and invited twelve suitable candidates to the assessment day in Zurich that was held at the end of March 2019. «We wanted to meet the participants and observe how they conduct themselves on their own and as members of a group. It was important to us to experience their assertiveness and their capacity for teamwork. The event allowed us to get to know the candidates in some depth,» the Head Group of Human Resources explained.

In the morning, all participants introduced themselves to the committee individually. They were then divided into teams. Each team was given the task of analysing concrete challenges facing a specific group company and developing potential solutions. After a shared lunch break, they presented their ideas to the group. Petra Weigert was impressed by the level-headed approach of the candidates. Having been put in the position of strategic consultants, the participants explained their solutions to the committee in a highly professional manner. Petra Weigert commented: «The quality of the presentations was high.»

Our new trainees

Mirror, mirror on the wall

In the meantime, the selection committee reconvened to discuss the impressions they gathered during the one-on-one interviews with the candidates and the group presentations. Out of around 50 applicants, four motivated and ambitious young people (two women and two men) received an offer for a traineeship with the Swiss Prime Site Group. All of them accepted the offer. Their expertise in customer service, financial analysis, marketing and facility management will make them valuable assets for Swiss Prime Site and its group companies.

Ready, steady, go

The four new trainees will start their courses in September 2019, taking on a new role every six months. A mentor will support them in their everyday work and beyond. «We want to make sure that all our trainees complete the programme just as motivated as they started it. Our goal is to recruit them as permanent employees afterwards,» Petra Weigert commented. She is fully satisfied with this year's selection process.

Working at Swiss Prime Site

More about our trainee programme and the career opportunities at Swiss Prime Site.

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Traineeship: Real Passion 4 Real Estate

The traineeship programme by Swiss Prime Site, established in 2017, gives talented young people an opportunity to experience the exciting world of real estate first-hand. Over the course of the programme, which lasts between 18 months and two years, a small group of promising talents gains in-depth insights into the various aspects of a company whose stated purpose is to create new living spaces for society. Twelve of some 50 applicants were invited to Zurich in the spring of 2019 to attend an extensive assessment day. Four of them secured themselves one of the sought-after spaces on the programme.

Swiss Prime Site Employees

Swiss Prime Site and its group companies, Swiss Prime Site Immobilien, Wincasa, Tertianum, Immoveris and Swiss Prime Site Solutions, are specialised players in the real estate industry. Petra Weigert, Head Group of Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site, explained: «We are very keen to recruit suitable employees, help them become experts in their fields, and retain them in our company.» The Swiss labour market for real estate experts is quite compact. Filling vacancies with well-qualified specialists is an increasingly challenging task.

In 2017, the management of Swiss Prime Site made a strategic decision to prioritise employer branding. It reviewed its staff development measures, regulations and structures and launched a specially designed traineeship programme.

We need experts!

The traineeship programme was initiated to facilitate the active recruitment of talented young people and counteract the impact of the weak labour market. At the same time, its originators hope to boost the reputation of Swiss Prime Site and its group companies as an attractive employer within and beyond the real estate industry. Candidates for a traineeship must have a bachelor's or master’s degree and an interest in gaining their first professional experience and establishing a professional network. Over the course of the traineeship, which lasts between 18 and 24 months, Swiss Prime Site organises an interesting and versatile programme of activities for the budding property professionals, who get to gain exclusive insights into one or multiple renowned companies in the real estate industry.

The programme has a modular structure that honours current trends and the diversity of the group as well as the versatile tasks the trainees will learn. In three to four blocks with a duration of six months each, they experience multiple business segments first-hand. They can choose from the following: Development & Construction, Acquisition & Sales, Portfolio Management, Letting Advisory, Strategic Facility Management and Centre Management.

«Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019»

Petra Weigert, Head Group Human Resources at Swiss Prime Site

Four out of fifty

Petra Weigert described the recruitment process as follows: «We used a range of recruitment methods and channels to reach out to suitable candidates, taking advantage of traditional advertisements, digital and social media platforms.» It attracted considerable interest. «Around 50 people applied to the course starting in the summer of 2019.» An internal committee composed of members of the involved group companies reviewed the applications and invited twelve suitable candidates to the assessment day in Zurich that was held at the end of March 2019. «We wanted to meet the participants and observe how they conduct themselves on their own and as members of a group. It was important to us to experience their assertiveness and their capacity for teamwork. The event allowed us to get to know the candidates in some depth,» the Head Group of Human Resources explained.

In the morning, all participants introduced themselves to the committee individually. They were then divided into teams. Each team was given the task of analysing concrete challenges facing a specific group company and developing potential solutions. After a shared lunch break, they presented their ideas to the group. Petra Weigert was impressed by the level-headed approach of the candidates. Having been put in the position of strategic consultants, the participants explained their solutions to the committee in a highly professional manner. Petra Weigert commented: «The quality of the presentations was high.»

Our new trainees

Mirror, mirror on the wall

In the meantime, the selection committee reconvened to discuss the impressions they gathered during the one-on-one interviews with the candidates and the group presentations. Out of around 50 applicants, four motivated and ambitious young people (two women and two men) received an offer for a traineeship with the Swiss Prime Site Group. All of them accepted the offer. Their expertise in customer service, financial analysis, marketing and facility management will make them valuable assets for Swiss Prime Site and its group companies.

Ready, steady, go

The four new trainees will start their courses in September 2019, taking on a new role every six months. A mentor will support them in their everyday work and beyond. «We want to make sure that all our trainees complete the programme just as motivated as they started it. Our goal is to recruit them as permanent employees afterwards,» Petra Weigert commented. She is fully satisfied with this year's selection process.

Working at Swiss Prime Site

More about our trainee programme and the career opportunities at Swiss Prime Site.

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