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Switzerland is an attractive place to work, and the country counts many expats, either working for multi-national companies or for permanent missions, intergovernmental organisations, international institutions such as the UN, as well as NGOs.  Most of these workers...

Harbour masters have one big job – making sure that vessels come into harbour safely and that they stay so throughout their stay. That’s exactly what Gina Empson, CEO, and Founder of The Business Harbour, a Swiss payrolling company based in Geneva, has done with...

For our interviewee, Christelle Patriarca, Data and Life Coach, data is her life, but she has many other passions. Working through a payrolling company has enabled her to pursue them all. Describe your journey to becoming a freelance consultant I have over 20 years of...

Successful freelancing and consulting take many shapes and forms.  Alexandre Krstic, training consultant and master trainer, shares his experience of how using a salary hosting company can help you combine the best of being your own boss and running a company. How did...

We hear from Lisa Parenti, CEO and Founder of Parenti Design, the agency behind The Business Harbour’s perfect company name, beautiful logo and corporate identity, on how she has been able to grow her business and retain skilled freelancers in a win-win situation by...

Interview of Heather Huhtanen “I love my work. I love thinking about it, I love writing about it and I love doing it!”. It’s not every day that you hear this kind of statement. But that’s exactly what Heather Huhtanen told me when I sat down with her recently to talk...

We are delighted to announce the arrival of Nick Harris and AvS – International Trusted Advisors in The Business Harbour offices. AvS provide Executive Search and Board Search services, and advise the top decision-makers of privately held companies in key matters of...

Published on February 16, 2021 – written by Pamela Grant The global pandemic that the world has faced in the last year, has witnessed creative ideas of how to keep business going, and also reframed our idea of “work and workplace”. It is unlikely that we will go back...

Our response to COVID-19 During this unprecedented time, The Business Harbour has been following the recommendations and decisions made by the Swiss government and relevant health authorities to protect our Customers, Team Members and Business Partners. Our top...

Gina Empson will be representing The Business Harbouron November 20 at a round-table organized by Neonomia. She will address salary hosting as an alternative solution to self-employment [in French]

Together with a handful of other inspiring women, Gina Empson was invited early October to share her keys to success by the Association Femmes PME Suisse romande.

Coffee break – understand the status of the ‘hosted’ employee: a good overview introducing the advantages for both the consultant and the company using salaring hosting[in French].

Raise the retirement age? Perhaps, but not if employees are made redundant when they turn 50 years old. Bilan points out the inconsistency that we are living with. The good news? Salary hosting DOES allow these people to stay active. [Article in French]

PME Magazine weighs up solutions for self-employed persons in a two-pager zeroing-in on salary hosting. An article by Edouard Bolleter [in French]   PME-Article-portage-salarial_2019

Dear consultants, we are delighted to announce the opening of our Masterclass programme! A few special events designed for you. Come and learn a few tricks and network with interesting professionals who share the same vision of working.

The advantages of salary hosting: the corporate viewpoint with Alan Cookson.

Offices to rent in Geneva: beautiful offices with a breathtaking view on the lake

The painter Hodler moved to our building at Quai du Mont-Blanc 29 in 1913. In a short article published in Le Temps, Nicolas Dufour tells you more on the place where Hodler’s adventure ended.

Vernissage Equipoise – Marissa Gonzales

Vernissage Ting-Hao Chang/Michael Merne

“La personne de confiance”: Conflict in the workplace can occur. But knowing how to deal with it and what responsibilities all parties have is indispensable. On September 14, Sophie Schindler, President at the Geneva employment tribunal, with extensive experience as...

“Curiosity killed the cat”: an article on HR and their challenges written by Pamela Grant

“La BCGE, figure d’exemple face à la mixité”: an article on women at BCGE mentioning Gina Empson