Adecco Group AG’s chief executive publicly opposed a Swiss proposal to limit the country’s population to 10 million, arguing that such a cap would stifle labor mobility and economic expansion.

Swiss policymakers floated the idea to address demographic concerns, but Adecco warned that restricting workforce inflows could slash job creation and erode the nation’s competitive edge. The staffing giant, which supplies talent across Europe, highlighted how a smaller labor pool would hurt businesses and limit consumer choice.

The comment signals growing tension between government demographic strategies and multinational employers. Adecco’s stance underscores the broader risk that population controls could deter investment and dampen growth, a concern that resonates with investors monitoring labor‑market dynamics in advanced economies.