Savings sweeter than 60 tons of Swiss chocolate
Yousty.ch and Professional.ch, the leading Swiss job portals, save the equivalent of tens of tons of Swiss chocolate per year with us.
What we did in this project
- Recruitment & HR management
- Backend development
- Frontend development
- Ongoing support
Project Overview
In Switzerland’s competitive job market, our client – a leader owning two major job portals, Yousty.ch and Professional.ch – sought to scale their platforms to serve a growing user base. Yousty.ch connects students with apprenticeships, while Professional.ch links young professionals to employers. To ensure success, they needed a stable, skilled team of developers and designers. Facing high recruitment costs, a shortage of senior talent in Switzerland, and lengthy onboarding, they required a team with both technical expertise and cultural alignment. This case study examines how an IT hub in Poland provided a cost-effective solution to achieve their goals.
The Client: two leading Swiss job portals
Our client is a Swiss company that, among other ventures, owns two of the largest job portals in the Swiss market: Yousty.ch and Professional.ch.
Yousty.ch – The largest vocational education platform in Switzerland, helping graduating students find apprenticeships, internships, and opportunities for further vocational training. The platform enables exploration of various career paths through aptitude tests and detailed information about professions, connecting students with future employers. Yousty.ch also supports employers in publishing job offers and provides advice on job applications, interviews, and career planning.
Professional.ch – An online platform aimed at young professionals, offering job listings and opportunities for professional development. The portal serves as a bridge between companies and young talents, especially those who have completed the first stage of vocational education. The platform’s goal is to facilitate the integration of young specialists into the job market and support their ongoing professional growth.
The Problem: high costs and shortage of specialists
To advance both projects, the client faced the challenge of building a stable and highly skilled (senior-level) team of developers and UX/UI designers. Due to the high costs and low availability of specialists in the Swiss market, the technical complexity of the projects, and the lengthy onboarding process for new employees, staff turnover was costly, causing delays and limiting the ability to achieve business objectives.
The client needed a team that not only met high technical requirements but was also culturally aligned with the team working in Switzerland. Additionally, they sought a commitment to long-term collaboration, thereby minimizing the costs and time associated with onboarding.
"We have been working with USEO since 2012. I have absolute trust in them in terms of conditions, reliability, and quality.
The Solution: establishing an IT Hub in Poland
We addressed the problem by creating a bespoke team of specialists in Poland, working directly with the Swiss part of the team.
Comprehensive Recruitment Process Management
The client did not need to be involved at any stage of recruitment; their only time investment was a 10-minute conversation at the very end of the process to approve the candidate. Our recruitment effectiveness in this project is 100%, meaning all candidates we recommended were hired, passed the probation period, and worked on the project for at least one year.
Precise Recruitment of Senior Professionals
We focused on acquiring experienced developers who met high technical standards and fit the organizational culture of the team in Switzerland. Through detailed technical interviews conducted by our specialists, we ensured an ideal match of candidates, achieving 100% effectiveness.
Onboarding Process Optimization
We implemented an efficient onboarding process specifically tailored to the client’s projects, significantly reducing the adaptation time for new developers. This allowed for quicker integration of new team members into active projects.
Long-Term Team Retention
We provided continuous support in team management, skill development, and employee well-being. We handled all employment formalities, enabling the client to focus on product development. As a result, the average tenure in the team we built for the client is 40% higher than the industry average in IT.
Business Benefits: reduced costs and comprehensive project support
Reduced Recruitment Costs
We conducted the entire recruitment process, eliminating the need for the client to incur high costs for advertisements or agency fees.
Expertise in the Polish Market
We leveraged our knowledge of the local market to quickly and efficiently recruit suitable candidates.
Comprehensive Service
We provided training, onboarding, team management, and all necessary tools for work.
Time Savings
The client could focus on the key aspects of their business while we handled all personnel acquisition and management aspects.
Full Administrative Support
The client did not need to invest in an HR department or administrative processes, nor did they need to be familiar with Polish legal and tax regulations.
Organizational Culture
We built a positive work atmosphere, resolved conflicts, which translated into team efficiency and reduced turnover.
"We've been working with USEO for over 14 years. The cooperation is always professional, straight forward and fun.
Plans for the Future Collaboration
Plans for the Future Collaboration
Enhancing Employee Retention
Expanding Technological Services
Proactive Project Management and Communication
Operational Cost Optimization
Team Competency Development and Business Support
Conclusion
Our collaboration has resulted in a long-term partnership spanning over 12 years, bringing tangible business benefits to the client. Together, we have achieved significant operational cost savings, enhanced operational efficiency, and enabled rapid growth aligned with business objectives.
Our support allowed the client to focus on the core aspects of their business while we handled all challenges related to team management and technology. This enduring relationship is evidence that our collaboration translates into measurable successes and the long-term development of our clients.
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