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HR Personnel Forum - UBS Compensation Survey Outlook 2026 and Panel Discussion

HR managers continue to be confronted with a broad range of complex challenges. The competition fortop talent remainsfierce, while cost pressures and wage expectations add to already difficult negotiations with employees(and unions). Hybrid work and cross-border employmentremain key points of discussion in today’slabor market. Another development isthe growing use of artificial intelligence and digital tools, which are influencing how companies operate and how HR is organized. From recruitment and compensation management to employee engagement, technology is opening up new opportunities but also raising questions about ethics, transparency, and the human element in leadership. 

These and many other pressing topics will be discussed at this year’s HR Personnel Forum. Dr. Daniel Kalt, Chief Economist of UBS Switzerland, will provide insights into the results of the latest UBS Annual Compensation Survey. In addition, experienced HR managers will share how they are navigating today’s environment and highlight further perspectives and practical solutions from across industries. Korn Ferry will provide a brief introduction to the topic and Dr. Rahul Sahgal will moderate the panel discussion.

Supported by Korn Ferry and Accenture

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Zurich, Widder Hotel

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Nov 10, 2025

Fee

CHF 120,00 for Members

CHF 150,00 for non Members

Overview by

Florian Wagner

Senior Client Partner and Country Head Consulting for Austria and Switzerland Korn Ferry (Schweiz) GmbH

Overview by

Bruno Wirz

Senior Client Partner Korn Ferry (Schweiz) GmbH

Presentation of the UBS Compensation Survey

Daniel Kalt

Chief Economist Switzerland UBS AG

Panelist

Cathy Desquesses

CHRO & Head Corporate Services Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd.

Panelist

Nicola Moussourou

VP Global Country HR Hewlett-Packard (Schweiz) GmbH Headquarters Switzerland

Moderator

Rahul Sahgal

Chief Executive Officer Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce

Widder Hotel

Venue Address

Widder Hotel

Zunft Stube
Rennweg 7
8001 Zurich
www.widderhotel.com