Data description
The HR Barometer is based on data from employees in Switzerland obtained via representative random samples. The employees of all age groups from 16-65 years represent different educational qualifications, industries, company sizes and employment relationships. Information on the focus topics, the origin of the samples and methods of the individual HR Barometer editions can be seen in the table below.
| Year | Focus | Sample | Method |
| 2024 | Sense and nonsense at work | 2032 employees Sample register of the Federal Statistical Office | Mixed-methods approach: Online and paper survey |
| 2022 | Innovation and failure | 2088 employees Sample register of the Federal Statistical Office | Mixed-methods approach: Online and paper survey |
| 2020 | Digitalization and generations | 1995 employees Sample register of the Federal Statistical Office | Mixed-methods approach: Online and paper survey |
| 2018 | Integration and discrimination | Main sample: Additional sample: Sample register of the Federal Statistical Office | Mixed-methods approach: Online and paper survey |
| 2016 | Loyalty and cynicism | 1506 employees (from all Swiss regions) Sample register of the Federal Statistical Office | Mixed-methods approach: Online and paper survey |
| 2014 | Experience of work and job crafting | 1401 employees Sample register of the Federal Statistical Office | Mixed-methods approach: Online and paper survey |
| 2012 | Misconduct and courage | 1483 employees Sample register of the Federal Statistical Office | Mixed-methods approach: Online and paper survey |
| 2011 | Uncertainty and trust | 1479 employees Internet Panel of the market and social research institute LINK | Online survey |
| 2010 | Work flexibility and family | 1359 employees Market and social research institute LINK, based on registered phone numbers in Switzerland | Telephone survey |
| 2009 | Mobility and employer attractiveness | 1443 employees Market and social research institute LINK, based on registered phone numbers in Switzerland | Telephone survey |
| 2008 | Wage satisfaction | 1370 employees Market and social research institute LINK, based on registered phone numbers in Switzerland | Telephone survey |
| 2007 | Job (in)security | 850 employees Market and social research institute LINK, based on registered phone numbers in Switzerland | Telephone survey |
| 2006 | Career orientations | 970 employees Federal Statistical Office, based on registered phone numbers in Switzerland | Telephone survey |
