Governance of Collective and Common Institutions: parity, yes… but not only

Equal representation of employers and employees is one of the cornerstones of Switzerland’s occupational pension system. Enshrined in the Federal Act on Occupational Retirement, Survivors’ and Disability Pension Plans (BVG/LPP), parity protects employees’ interests, safeguards social partnership and contributes to the democratic legitimacy of decision-making.

However, against the backdrop of profound changes in the world of work and the continued growth of collective and common institutions (CCIs), a key question now arises: can parity alone still meet the demands of modern, effective governance?