profawo Blog

2 min read

Care work as a competitive factor for companies

Care work often happens behind the scenes. It begins early in the morning when parents get their children ready for school or daycare, and sometimes...

Read More

2 min read

The founding of profawo – How a pioneering idea came about in 1996

When profawo was founded in Zurich in 1996, Switzerland was on the cusp of social change. More and more mothers wanted or needed to stay in the...

Read More

1 min read

care & co: How companies can provide practical support to employees

When a parent’s health declines, a partner needs support following a hospital stay, or a relative increasingly requires help with daily life, many...

Read More

3 min read

Which daycare centre is right for your child?

Education in daycare centres or at pre-school age in general encompasses all aspects of learning. However, this does not mean that two- or...

Read More

3 min read

My child is starting kindergarten – what can I do to make sure this transition goes smoothly?

There is still some time left before kindergarten starts in August, so use this time to reorganise your work-life balance and prepare your child for...

Read More

2 min read

Our educational priorities in 2026 – Quality of interaction and pedagogical offerings in combination with free play

Through the interplay of appreciative interaction, free play and targeted activities, we create a daycare environment in which your child feels safe,...

Read More

1 min read

Saturated childcare market – what changes does this bring for employers?

The Swiss childcare market is a dynamic and complex issue. This is partly due to there not being one single Swiss perspective - the market must be...

Read More

2 min read

Skilled labour shortage in 2025 – economic slowdown brings short-term relief

The latest figures from the University of Zurich's Skilled Labour Shortage Index show that the shortage of skilled workers will decrease...

Read More

1 min read

Care work as a key factor for corporate success

Why a family-conscious corporate culture is crucial today More and more employees no longer want to put their family on the back burner. Whether it...

Read More
Bild von Schule von freepik

3 min read

Rethinking school: what families really want

In the article "Rethinking school", Fritz+Fränzi's parents' magazine has collected the 20 most important questions that parents in Switzerland are...

Read More

3 min read

Under the magnifying glass: The holiday bed for seniors

The "holiday bed" concept offers a flexible accommodation option that enables senior citizens to respond to individual needs and unforeseeable...

Read More

3 min read

Crafting Christmas gifts with kids: creative ideas for little artists

Christmas time is crafting time! You and your children have the opportunity to create beautiful handcrafted gifts that not only bring joy but also...

Read More