Flexsis Locarno: Where the urgency of employment meets human courage

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In Locarno, on the edge of the Piazza Grande and far from the spotlight, a team works quietly. Not out of shyness, but by choice. Flexsis Locarno is one of those rare places where job placement isn’t an automatic process, but an act of responsibility. Every interview is a meeting. Every assignment, a promise of trust. Every story, a small revolution.

This article stems from a conversation with the people who build this reality every day: a team that knows every corner of the Locarno region, understands the market’s needs, and, above all, values people before positions.

A young agency with deep roots

Officially, the Flexsis agency in Locarno has been running with its new team since March 2025. But its story goes further back: Branch Manager Erica Auguadro, and consultants Filippo Gasparini and Elena Ferrari had already worked together for several years before deciding to build something new under a fresh brand and renewed energy.

Until recently, the agency was managed remotely. Today, with a stable, present team, Locarno finally has an agency that knows the territory inside out, communicates directly with local businesses, and responds with both speed and honesty.

“Our investment here is intentional and felt. We aren’t an empty showcase: we are a grounded reality, truly here for people, businesses, and the local community”, told us Erica Auguadro, Branch Manager in Flexsis Locarno.

A fragmented market, an evolving fabric

The Locarno region is complex, made up of small and medium-sized enterprises, seasonal work, traditional trades, and emerging needs. The construction sector remains dominant: masons, carpenters, crane operators. But demand is growing for related trades: painters, gardeners, plumbers. The industry is almost absent, with only some large hubs like Schindler and Multitime.

Yet finding labor has become a daily challenge. “When I started 17 years ago, CVs came to us automatically. Today, we have to actively search for each profile, relying heavily on word-of-mouth and reputation. Young people no longer pursue manual trades, and many experienced craftsmen have stopped migrating to Ticino.”

The result? A more unstable market, more vulnerable candidates, and increasingly demanding clients. And in this context, Flexsis doesn’t step back. On the contrary, it raises the bar.

Quick responses, but never superficial

Temporary staffing is the most requested service and Flexsis excels at it. “Many clients call in the afternoon needing someone for the next morning. And we deliver”, explains Erica.

But speed doesn’t mean rushing. Every talent is met in person at the office, listened to, and carefully evaluated. Nothing is sent out randomly. “If a client needs an electrician for solar installations and we don’t have one, we tell the truth. We may propose a solution for the next day and commit to finding the right profile within 48 hours.”

This uncommon transparency builds long-term relationships. “Many clients stop by just for a coffee. They invite us to lunch, thank us. Some have become friends. That doesn’t happen if all you do is ‘sell’ candidates.”

People before profit: the value of honesty

The biggest difference? “We don’t promise permanent contracts we can’t guarantee. We don’t give false hope to workers. We don’t mislead clients”, adds Erica.

Many competitors do. Flexsis doesn’t. And this consistency pays off in the long run. Reputation in Locarno is built on consistency, not words.

“Sometimes a candidate comes to us with no papers, no housing, no network. And we help. We make calls, find temporary housing, accompany them during the first days of work. It’s not in the contract. But it’s in our DNA.”

A true story: from Catania to Locarno, with a suitcase and a dream

One of the moments that left the biggest mark on Erica Auguadro involved a young Sicilian electrician. He arrived at the agency with just a suitcase. He trusted them. Flexsis found him housing, a job, and his first contract. Months later, he was hired permanently. He shared his story online: two photos, one on arrival and one in his new home, now with his wife and children. A simple post, full of gratitude.

“When you see these transformations, you understand that you’re not just filling contracts. You’re building possibilities. And it brings peace to the world,” reflects Erica Auguadro.

Training: not a benefit, but a right

In an increasingly demanding market, Flexsis believes every worker should have access to training. With Temptraining, Securiman, and Flexsis Academy, the agency offers courses on safety, working at heights, construction certifications, and more.

Serena and Eleonora, administrative managers, oversee every step: registration, paperwork, reimbursements. “Some of our candidates are not digital savvy. They need help. And we help them, even if it takes time”, they explain.

Some courses, like those for construction machine operators, cost thousands of francs. But they’re mandatory. Flexsis advances the costs and gives workers the opportunity to grow.

A close-knit team, authentic leadership

The Locarno team is small but powerful:

• Filippo Gasparini: thoughtful, empathetic, meticulous in recruitment
• Elena Ferrari: proactive and tireless in client relations
• Serena Santomenna and Eleonora De Luca: precise, available, always by the workers’ side.

And then there’s Erica Auguadro, the branch manager, guiding with balance, transparency, and vision. The team works in harmony. “We trust each other. We help each other. And clients feel it too.”

Conclusion: an agency unafraid to show itself

In a market that accelerates and depersonalizes everything, Flexsis Locarno has chosen the hardest path: that of relationships, ethics, and genuine presence.

Every day, this agency builds something beyond work: trust. And an opportunity for the future.

Flexsis Locarno: where work becomes human. For real.