Career services for companies
I help global firms in Switzerland to increase the success of international assignments by providing career support for trailing spouses.
Are your international assignments at risk of early return?
Are your employees’ partners struggling to rebuild their careers in Switzerland?
Are family adjustment challenges impacting assignment satisfaction?
Do the accompanying partners feel isolated and uncertain about their professional identity?
Have you noticed a higher risk of early repatriation or disengagement?
Do you want to better support dual-career families — but aren’t sure where to start?
I serve global companies.
I partner with multinational companies and their Global Mobility teams to support the successful integration and retention of international talent in Switzerland.
A 2025 study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that spousal dissatisfaction and related family challenges account for up to 30% of international assignment failures — making it the leading cause of early returns and unsuccessful postings. When trailing spouses and expat partners thrive, research shows that the entire organisation benefits through higher engagement, stronger retention, and more successful assignments.
I am certified career counsellor and personal branding strategist. My mission is to empower globally mobile professionals and their partners to rebuild clarity, confidence, and visibility during transitions.
My proprietary Clarity-to-Visibility Framework provides a structured pathway — from direction-setting and career storytelling to building a credible, visible presence in the Swiss job market. Each programme is tailored to the partner’s professional background and designed to support long-term career success and integration.
Services
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Individual or Group Coaching
Personalised support for accompanying partners to rebuild direction, confidence, and professional identity.
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Career Re-launch Workshops
Practical training on networking, job search, and Swiss employment culture.
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LinkedIn & Personal Branding Bootcamps
AI-enhanced sessions on LinkedIn and self marketing to help partners and employees communicate their value with confidence.
When partners thrive, international assignments succeed.
My programmes deliver measurable outcomes for both employees and organisations:
Stronger partner engagement and family well-being
Reduced risk of assignment failure and early return
Enhanced retention of global talent
Increased partner employability and community integration
Improved corporate reputation for supporting dual-career families
Melissa Birchler, Founder, Birchler Consulting
