Restructuring events
European Restructuring Monitor (ERM)
The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Swiss Life, a major player in the insurance sector, has announced the creation of 420 jobs in France through a recruitment campaign in 2023. The positions include permanent contracts (CDI) and temporary contracts (CDD), with roles distributed between the company's headquarters in Levallois-Perret (Île-de-France) and its offices in Roubaix, where 100 positions are available.
In addition to these 420 jobs, Swiss Life is also recruiting 100 "alternance" positions (80 in Paris and 20 in Roubaix) to support the development of young talent. "Alternance" refers to a system that combines practical work experience with academic training, typically in the form of apprenticeships or professional training contracts. Therefore, these are not included in the total number of jobs being created.
This recruitment effort aims to attract a variety of profiles for roles in insurance, IT, customer service, and support functions. Swiss Life is also offering a teleworking agreement for all employees, allowing up to three days of remote work per week.
Swiss Life is actively working to improve the attractiveness of the insurance and banking sector, which faces challenges in appealing to new talent despite its steady pull among graduates. The company has introduced new initiatives to improve working conditions and meet the expectations of younger generations.
Swiss Life operates across several European countries and continues to enhance its workforce with this latest recruitment drive.
Eurofound (2023), Swiss Life, Business expansion in France, factsheet number 201609, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/201609.
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