BASEL - Human resources managers in the life sciences cluster said specialist hiring for the second half was still on the plans written in January. Chemists, statisticians and validation engineers remain scarce. Rents in Allschwil and Kleinbasel have not eased.
Some contract manufacturers delayed expansions. Compared with banks watching capital rules, the corridor still sounds like a different country.
The border as a labour market
Tram and train delays on the German side remain a weekly complaint. The later autumn note is here.