Framework conditions

 

• 42 working hours per week;
• Possibility of part-time employment;
• Flexibilization of workplace and working hours;
• 25 days' holiday and entitlement to a sixth week's holiday on reaching the age of 55 with 10 years' service;
• Payment of salary in 13 monthly installments;
• Possibility of converting the 13th month's pay into time off;
• Maternity leave above the statutory minimums and equal recognition in the case of adoption;
• Possibility for paternity leave to be taken over a longer period than required by law;
• Early childhood service (SUPSInido);
• Family allowances as provided by law;
• Opportunity to take sabbatical leave for both academic and administrative staff;
• State-of-the-art social benefits;
• Civil liability (TPL) insurance cover arising from damage caused to third parties in the course of employment;
• A collective labor agreement is in force for technical-administrative staff.

The framework employment conditions apply irrespective of the level of employment and the form of contract.
 

Equal pay

SUPSI pursues a policy of gender pay equity and regularly certifies compliance with the Gender Equality Act (Lpar). In addition, since December 2019, SUPSI has been a signatory to the Charter for Equal Pay in Parastatal Companies. With this endorsement, SUPSI has reconfirmed its focus on promoting and enhancing its approach to fair, ethical and respectful treatment of staff and stakeholders in the area.

Organizational well-being

At SUPSI, you can take part in departmental groups, commissions, assemblies, networks, and work teams to engage and communicate with others. We regularly assess organizational well-being by receiving feedback from staff, as we believe constructive criticism is essential for growth and development. Our top priority is ensuring the health and personal integrity of our employees, and we have a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination, bullying, or sexual harassment.
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Reconciliation of professional and private life

At SUPSI, families are a top priority, and they provide several options to help employees balance work and family life. These options include maternity and paternity leave, access to childcare facilities, and summer activities for children.
 

Training and development

At SUPSI, employees are actively encouraged to pursue their development and training through internal or external courses. In the case of self-financed continuing education courses, SUPSI offers subsidized conditions to its employees.
 

Agreements and facilities with MySUPSI

Upon starting employment at SUPSI, every individual is provided with a My SUPSI card. SUPSI has established partnerships with external companies and organizations in various areas such as culture, travel, catering, entertainment, style, and self-care, allowing for numerous concessions to be offered.
 

Corporate Rainbow Subscription

SUPSI has been promoting the use of public transportation for years by providing substantial benefits for Arcobaleno season tickets. Employees with a SUPSI contract receive a 45% discount on the annual cost of the Arcobaleno season ticket, which includes first-class travel and can be extended to any desired area.
 

Parking and fleet discount

At all SUPSI sites, it is possible to rent parking spaces, depending on availability. Employees who use their cars for work purposes can request a fleet discount, which is subject to dealer conditions.
 

Bike sharing

SUPSI has partnered with various local bike-sharing programs that align with their commitment to sustainable mobility. These programs serve as an excellent addition to the existing options for public and private transportation for short distances. By reducing traffic congestion in city centers, they also contribute towards improving the appeal of public transport.
 

“Mix my ride” App

SUPSI, the project leader at the national level, in Lugano, is collaborating with Lugano Living Lab, the city's urban digital and technological innovation laboratory. Launched in the Lugano, Geneva, and Winterthur-Zurich regions, from March this year until February 2024 the project will enter its experimental phase, i.e. a field test to assess its effectiveness and impact on the lives of users and the city's mobility.

SUPSI Sport

Career, Experience and Advisory Services collaborates with the SUPSI Students' Association and the SUPSI Alumni Association to organize sports activities for the SUPSI community. These activities promote well-being, socialization, and the development of personal values and skills.
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Discounts for the purchase of laptops for private use and software

IT service at SUPSI offers a range of laptop purchase options and software agreements for employees. These offers are designed for everyday use and teaching purposes.