Flexsis Bern: Where speed and quality go hand in hand
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In the centre of the Swiss capital, a place where efficiency and precision are a daily reality, you will find a Flexsis agency that proves that HR consulting is about much more than just filling vacancies. Part of the Interiman Group since 2015, Flexsis Bern has developed into a stable yet dynamic anchor point for companies and skilled workers in the construction, industrial and commercial sectors in the region.
The agency is managed by Jan Schwab, an industry expert guided by a simple yet fundamental principle: Trust doesn’t appear out of thin air – it is the core of every successful collaboration.
An agency with history and integrity
What once began as a small office is now an experienced, coordinated team that reliably supports companies throughout the region: with a finger on the pulse of everyday life and their clients’ needs, and always focused on what really matters.
“We want to react quickly, but never rashly”, says Schwab. “Speed without trust is worthless. You must be able to rely on each other to remain successful in the long term.”
Flexsis Bern currently supports a wide range of companies from the construction, industrial and commercial sectors. Skilled professionals with a federal certificate of proficiency (EFZ) are sought, as well as motivated employees for temp and try-and-hire assignments. While others rely on automated and standardised processes, the Bern-based team maintains an approach that centres around proximity, transparency and authenticity.
A market in transition
The skilled-worker shortage has long been a reality in Bern. Finding qualified candidates requires persistence, creativity and presence. The team works closely with the RAV employment office and local partner companies while also using digital communication channels to improve reach.
Nonetheless, face-to-face conversation remains the most important channel of communication. No dossier leaves the office without the team knowing the person behind it. Every introductory meeting serves to assess the motivation, commitment and reliability of the candidates – qualities that are hardly measurable on paper.
“We listen, advise and support”, explains Schwab. “Many come to us because they can sense our honesty. We don’t make any promises we cannot keep and the people who come to us know that.”
Structure meets a human touch
The recruitment process in Bern follows clear guidelines. The screening is followed by a personal interview in which both expertise and personality are assigned equal importance. Profiles are forwarded to companies only when the overall impression is positive.
Even after a successful placement, the contact does not end.
“When someone is hired, it’s important for us to congratulate them and visit them at their new workplace”, says Schwab. “We bring a small gift, ask about first impressions and get feedback – from the client as well as from the candidate.”
These gestures are not an extra, but an expression of genuine appreciation. After all, every successful placement is the result of dialogue, patience and mutual respect.
Honesty as daily practice
Transparency is part of the DNA of the Bern agency. Working conditions, expectations, team structures – everything is addressed openly before a candidate even gets to the interview.
“We are honest. We say when a job does not fit or an expectation is unrealistic. This saves time and prevents disappointment on both sides”, explains Schwab.
Physical requirements or workload limits are also clearly communicated. Anyone working in industry or in construction should know what they are getting into and be sure that their health is the top priority.
This transparency strengthens the partnership and that is exactly what is appreciated. Many clients have been working with Flexsis Bern for years, often on recommendations from other companies. And former candidates return later as clients – a sign of a true partnership.
Training as a bridge to stability
Flexsis Bern does not see training as an additional service, but as an investment for occupational safety and development. In collaboration with partners within the Interiman Group – including Securiman for safety training and the Flexsis Academy for professional training – courses are organised that prove effective in everyday work: from forklift licences to safety certificates to language courses.
Especially in the construction and industrial sectors, such certificates are often an essential requirement to start working. “A certificate is sometimes worth more than a long CV”, says Schwab. “When we encourage people to invest in themselves, we not only increase their opportunities, but also strengthen the job market as a whole.”
Many who start with temp work make the transition to permanent employment through targeted training, and remain loyal to the branch as ambassadors.
When small gestures mean big things
The Bern branch epitomises an attitude that has become rare in today’s working world: speed, yes – but always with the necessary care. What counts here is not the quantity, but rather the quality of the recruitments. Every job is treated with the same care, regardless of size or industry. Personal discussions replace algorithms, and relationships are the true currency of success upon which everything is built.
One of the most moving moments came when after taking on a permanent position, a candidate the team had worked with for a long time came back with a dozen croissants and said: “Thank you for never giving up.” Such encounters remind us that Flexsis Bern is more than just an HR consulting office. It is a place where the person really takes centre stage.
Conclusion: the Bernese way – reliable, transparent and accessible
Under the leadership of Jan Schwab, the team combines speed with care, structure with empathy, and ambition with kindness.
Here, opportunities are not just shared, but created – with heart, mind and responsibility. Because success is achieved when people work together respectfully as equals.
