Tag: Job
Valmet Automotive is laying off about 500 workers at the Uusikaupunki assembly plant
“Ultimately, we are talking about a continuous decrease in production volume. Changes in the global automotive industry and recent geopolitical events have also affected us. Production will continue, but it will be scaled to meet market demand. Pasi RannusDirector of Manufacturing at Valmet Automotive, stated For YLE on Monday. There will also be changes to […]
Long-term sickness absence due to sleep disorders quadruples and affects middle-aged women the most
Researchers investigating the matter urge people to take this trend seriously, as lack of sleep is a clear health risk and can also negatively affect a person’s cognitive performance, making it both a public health and economic problem. Temporary sleep disorders are not considered a disease, but long-term problems can be diagnosed as sleep disorders. […]
Almost a thousand jobs at Valmet Automotive
Valmet Automotive is cutting employees at the Uusikaupunki car factory by almost 1,000 people, even with layoffs and layoffs.
Finnair scraps plans to outsource cabin crew services on Thai and North American routes
The contract, valid until the end of 2025, also stipulates that the current cabin crew collective agreement will be extended by one year, until January 31, 2025. “We are happy that we have been able to find solutions together with our employees” said Johanna Karppi, Finnair’s people and culture manager. “The agreements with our employees […]
Which languages must a nurse in Iceland speak?
There has been a shortage of health workers in Iceland for several years. In fact, despite the relatively high standard of public healthcare, Iceland has one of the lowest ratios of nurses and general practitioners to population in Europe, meaning that healthcare jobs in Iceland are in high demand. Partly in response to […] The […]
A new study reveals the good and bad sides of Finland’s international talents: Challenges and opportunities for integration and retention
The study also highlights the importance of social networks in helping international talents in their job search, as every fourth employed person or job seeker receives job information from friends. In addition, families of foreign talent have adaptation challenges, of which 67% find it difficult to adapt to Finnish life due to job search challenges. […]
Denmark is still among the leading countries for knowledge jobs
Are you stalling?But the clouds may gather ahead. Denmark is one of just three countries (Iceland and Greece are the others) that experienced negative growth compared to 2014. According to the report, the Danes need to implement policy and reduce costs in order to maintain their position at the forefront of the knowledge nations. “The […]
Gender-neutral names an increasingly popular choice for newborns in Denmark
You have an interview with Robin at 2pm, or you’ve just met Charlie online and you might assume they’re men, but you won’t know until you meet them. That’s certainly the way it should be: gender-neutral names help eliminate prejudice, whether it’s a patient anticipating their doctor’s visit or a recruiter looking at job applications. […]
Gigantti starts negotiations on the dismissal of up to 100 jobs
The company blamed a challenging consumer electronics market, declining consumer confidence, and global price increases and high inflation.
Mia Khalifa – The Repentant Porn Star
Mia Khalifa (born 1993) is an influencer, webcam model and former porn star Shortly after her family leaves conflict-torn Lebanon for the United States, the 9/11 attacks occur. The terrorist attack will be the start of a period of increased xenophobia and mistrust towards people with roots in the Middle East. For young Mia Khalifa, […]
There is strong support for the general income and social security reform of Finnish workers in the survey
This model would provide an income support system for those who are not members of the unemployment fund. The remaining 34% have a negative attitude towards this model. By Mikael Pentikäinen, CEO of Suomen Yrittäjie, the general income security system is justice. “It is wrong that income security is not available to all those who […]
800 new jobs in Þorlákshöfn in the fish farming sector
Onshore aquaculture will be by far the largest industry in Þorlákshöfn. Between six hundred and eight hundred new jobs can be expected there in the coming years. At the same time, ISK 180 billion is expected to be spent on these projects. The largest project of the municipality of Ölfuss is currently the development of […]
Krónan has employees from 45 countries
More than 20% of the workforce in Iceland are foreign workers. It is expected that more outsiders will be needed to fill all jobs in Iceland in the coming years. “Recently, we have seen an increase in the professional development of foreign-born staff, with this group increasingly occupying senior and managerial positions,” says Erla María […]
Do signed union agreements also apply to the catering sector?
SVEIT, the association of companies operating in the catering market, believes that jobs in this sector are not covered by collective agreements. ASÍ’s lawyer says quite clearly that the contracts concluded with the Employers’ Confederation cover jobs in the restaurant sector. Aðalgeir Ásvaldsson, executive director of SVEIT, says the organization is unhappy about not participating […]
Men had longer working weeks than women in 2022
Women worked an average of four hours less per week than men in 2022, according to Statistics Denmark. The annual Labor Force Survey showed that men had an average working week of 38.3 hours, while for women it was 34.2. The statistics exclude students. The survey indicates that women are almost three times more likely […]
Don’t be shy to ask: Do you want me to speak Icelandic to you?
“Do you want me to speak Icelandic to you? This is a question we should not be afraid to ask if someone who works with us is a foreigner. Starting a new job, getting to know colleagues, learning a language can be difficult and you may end up not talking to anyone because you will […]
PaintersinGainesville.com: Providing painting services in Gainesville, USA.
“paintersingainesville.com” is a website that offers professional painting services, headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. They have an experienced team and modern equipment that can provide a variety of painting services, including spray painting and wallpaper installation, to create beautiful, long-lasting, and high-quality indoor and outdoor environments for their customers.
US dollar firms by jobless claims data
NEW YORK, March 2 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar strengthened in late trade on Thursday as market participants analyzed the latest labor market data. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.52 percent to 105.0284. In late New York trading, the euro fell to US$1.0591 from US$1.0656 in the previous […]
US dollar falls after services PMI report
NEW YORK, March 3 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar weakened in late trade on Friday, following the release of the February U.S. jobs report. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, fell 0.48 percent to 104.5242. In late New York trading, the euro was up at US$1.0634 from US$1.0591 in the […]
Annah Björk – two years with postcovid
For many of us, the corona pandemic is a thing of the past, but not for Annah Björk. Every day for two years she has had a fever, breathing difficulties and body pains. Life with post-covid stands in stark contrast to how she lived until Christmas 2020. For 20 years, music and fashion journalist Annah […]
The city of Helsinki appoints Glenn Gassen as director of immigration and Annukka Sorjonen as director of labor
Gassen and Sorjonen are responsible for increasing the vitality of the city by ensuring that companies and employers find qualified people and that the people of Helsinki get employment. Gassen, who previously worked as Enter Espoo’s innovation manager, believes that immigration will increase Helsinki’s vitality and states that Helsinki’s economic strength is based on the […]
170 new jobs will be created
In Þorlákshöfn in the south of Iceland, construction has begun on the largest terrestrial aquaculture facility in Iceland, owned by Landeldi. Ultimately, around 40,000 tons of salmon are to be farmed at the plant per year. The company intends to use all farm waste as fertiliser. This project will create around 170 new jobs in […]
International students can work while studying abroad, but regulations vary from country to country
According to the research, more than 6 million students studied abroad in 2019, which highlights the importance of the subject for students. Although some countries allow international students to work while studying, the number of hours allowed and the types of work may vary. In most cases, a work permit is required, and in some […]
The Finnish Immigration Service implements reforms and reforms into efficient and customer-oriented services
With these partners, a customer-oriented approach to the guidelines is developed. The instructions are being updated to be more customer-oriented and to better support the work of decision-makers at the Immigration Office. The renovation work will start immediately and the first changes will take effect in the spring and summer of 2023. In addition, chapter […]
Half of Finnish employees would consider leaving work without a remote work option: Survey
This opinion was most common among 18- to 29-year-olds, with 64% stating that the ability to work remotely was an important factor in their choice of job. Despite the return to the office, the study found that telecommuting has had a positive impact on job satisfaction, productivity and work autonomy, with 60%, 54% and 50% […]
Nigeria demands that Finland end the Lahti-authorized armed rebellion in southeastern Nigeria
Ekpa’s exact role in the separatist group was unclear, but over the past 18 months he has called on millions of people in southeastern Nigeria to join anti-government protests. Ekpa is a feared figure in Nigeria, and the forces he leads have allegedly threatened people who disobey the Monday curfew imposed by the separatists. According […]
Lise Tamm – outspoken chief prosecutor against gang violence
Lise Tamm is not a cautious general but a controversial prosecutor who says what she thinks, which irritated both managers and ministers during the years when she was head of RIO, the National Unit against International and Organized Crime. But last year Lise Tamm left Sweden for the top job as prosecutor at the International […]
Tourism will collapse if Iceland’s request is denied
Flights to Iceland could be cut by more than half, millions of tourists would disappear and tens of thousands of jobs would be at risk. The CEO of Play airline says everything depends on Iceland being exempted from a higher carbon tax. The future of Icelandic tourism is in jeopardy if EU regulation on increased […]
The US Dollar Falls Amid Economic Statistics
NEW YORK, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar edged lower in late trade on Thursday as market participants digested recently released economic data. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, fell 0.03 percent to 103.8780. In late New York trading, the euro was up at US$1.0687 from US$1.0683 in the […]
Russia approves sale of IKEA factories – officially
The facilities will be acquired by two local buyers, the deputy trade minister has said A Russian government commission has approved the sale of Swedish furniture maker IKEA’s factories in Russia to two local buyers, Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Viktor Jevtuhov told Izvestia newspaper on Thursday. The three factories will be acquired by Russian […]
Russia approves sale of IKEA factories official
The facilities will be acquired by two local buyers, the deputy trade minister has said A Russian government commission has approved the sale of Swedish furniture maker IKEA’s factories in Russia to two local buyers, Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Viktor Jevtuhov told Izvestia newspaper on Thursday. The three factories will be acquired by Russian […]
Most do not trust Efling relationships
Half of citizens believe Efling union representatives have done a bad job in the ongoing pay dispute. The greatest animosity towards Efling was observed among voters of the Independence Party and the Progress Party and among those with the highest salaries in the country. This has been revealed in a new survey by the Maskína […]
The US dollar rises as traders assess Fed policy
NEW YORK, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar edged higher in late trade on Wednesday as market participants gauged the Federal Reserve’s future policy stance. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.005 percent to 103.4170. In late New York trading, the euro was up at US$1.0723 from US$1.0721 […]
Forward Zhang to miss China’s warm-up league match in Spain
GENEVA, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) — Chinese forward Zhang Linyan will miss a league match with Swiss women’s club Grasshopper Club Zurich in order to join his national team for four caps in Spain. “I can’t wait to play for the national team and see my Chinese teammates. I hope I can show what I’ve learned […]
The US dollar slips amid economic data
NEW YORK, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar weakened in late trade on Thursday after data showed a rise in the number of U.S. jobless workers last week. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, fell 0.18 percent to 103.2330. In late New York trading, the euro was up at […]
English Jobs in Denmark
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Dying on the job
This season of Sensitive Mode is about death. In six episodes hits Uje Brandelius people who in one way or another walk with death by their side. In the editorial office: Emmy Bergkvist – producer Joakim Löfgren – final mix If you want to get in touch with us, do so at [email protected] Sensitive location […]
Iceland on Iain’s list of favorite travel destinations
Iain Glen gave mbl.is an interview via video call and was asked what his favorite country was, without hesitation he replied – “Iceland!”. Glen also says he appreciates the privilege of traveling and seeing the world through his job. “Traveling is eye-opening, but I often visit countries in a different way than a tourist because […]
Hissijätti Kone plans to cut 1,000 jobs worldwide, 150 in Finland
According to the company, the planned changes would strengthen its competitiveness and customer orientation.
Suomen Swappie is considering the fate of up to 290 jobs as part of a reassessment of operations
The negotiations are part of a plan to reorganize the renovation activities and to focus the renovation activities outside of Finland, for example in Estonia and Germany. “We are now focusing on supporting our talented employees in this process, and for this reason we will not make any related statements for the time being”, wrote […]
Companies are offering a record number of summer jobs this year
Good news for those looking for summer jobs.
Spotify is to reduce 6% of the workforce, approximately 600 employees
Stockholm – Swedish music streaming giant Spotify said Monday it is cutting six percent of its roughly 10,000 employees, the latest cost-cutting announcement among tech companies. “In retrospect, I was too ambitious when it came to investing ahead of our revenue growth. And for this reason, today we are reducing our employee base by approximately […]
How to transform your home decor on a budget using DIY ideas
If you’re looking to spruce up your home decor without breaking the bank, plenty of DIY projects can help you achieve it. From simple painting jobs and adding new furniture such as VidaXL garden tables to more extensive renovations, there are several ways you can give your home a makeover on a budget. DIY project […]
The US dollar slips amid mixed economic statistics
NEW YORK, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — The U.S. dollar weakened in late trade on Thursday as market participants digested a slew of mixed data. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, fell 0.32 percent to 102.0570. In late New York trading, the euro was up at US$1.0831 from US$1.0795 in the […]
Studio Ett special – how AI changes the world
Studio Ett’s special broadcast is entirely devoted to AI, artificial intelligence. Hear a variety of voices and examples of how Artificial Intelligence is used today and what risks exist. We get a taste of self-driving cars and wonder how worried the unions are about AI taking over their members’ jobs.
Espoo Master Plan 2060 aims for sustainable growth
The population of the Helsinki metropolitan area is growing. The Espoo Master Plan 2060 is a city-wide master plan that agrees on the direction of the city’s growth and key land use issues. The master plan guides traffic, mobility, and the location of housing, services, jobs, and recreational areas. – With the plan, we can […]
One third of young Finns are worried that working life is too hard, it is clear
For example, almost 90 per cent of respondents said they wanted to work in an environment where everyone is valued and treated equally. According to the study, the educational background of parents has a clear impact on the educational efforts of young people. While about four-fifths of respondents with at least one parent with a […]
TS: Gang members are looking for work as prison guards
Members of the criminal gang have tried to infiltrate the Finnish prison staff, says Turku Sanomat. Dozens of people who took part in organized criminal groups have applied for jobs in penitentiaries, it says. It is still unclear whether they have succeeded. The Criminal Sanctions Agency (Rise), which manages 26 prisons, relies on background checks […]
In Finland, 17-year-olds will soon be able to obtain a driving license
In Finland, 17-year-olds will soon be able to get behind the wheel – if their parents allow it. In Finland, the driving age is 18 years, but 17-year-olds can apply for a special exemption to obtain a driving license a year earlier. The government’s proposal this month aims to change the driving license law by […]
Just say it like it is: Finding job satisfaction
With so many job seekers writing enthusiastically on LinkedIn to start a new role, does it always make me think about how others are doing? Rejoicing that some have found work but buzzing with disappointment that it is not them? The freeze is overI have always said that “Job search in Denmark as an international […]
Latvia: If Ukraine loses, we are next
Latvia’s Defense Minister Artis Pabriks called on partners to increase support for Ukraine so that they do not have to defend Latvia later, the Delphi portal reported. “Ukraine is now fighting our war – and if it loses, the next one will come and we will pay the price for it,” Pabriks said. He added […]
45% of jobseekers in Vantaa are long-term unemployed
Since 2021, most of the experimentation with the responsibility for employment services being transferred to municipalities has shown good results Eija Väätäinenwhich leads the project in Vantaa and Kerava. However, he adds that long-term unemployment remains a distressing problem. "For many, the setbacks caused by the coronavirus appear to be long-lasting," Väätäinen says. There are […]
Magazine: Huhtasaari, a MEP from basic Finns, does not intend to run in the re-election
MEP Laura Huhtasaari (The Finn) has announced that he does not intend to run in the next European Parliament elections in June 2024, says the People of Satakunta. "I want to live permanently in Finland with my mother and family," he explained. Huhtasaari, who has become known in Finnish politics as a Eurosceptic, currently lives […]
The municipalities are looking to move the 10th grade out of primary school
Rethink transitionsAccording to Thomas Gyldal Petersen, head of KL’s Children and Education Committee, 45,000 young people under the age of 25 will not be able to find their way to further education or jobs after finishing 10th grade. “This is about making our education system – from primary school to secondary education – better at […]
Life as an informant for the police
In this week’s P3 Krim, we return to a story about a murder in Årbyskogen in Eskilstuna in August 2018 where police and prosecutors during the investigation revealed the identity of an informant who worked with the police intelligence service. But what the police did not know was that the informant had recorded several of […]
The Finns said that now it is (mostly) okay to hug if they want to
As the meeting and greeting continue in Finland, some people are considering whether the handshakes and hugs are appropriate. It says it’s good to get a person’s permission before touching Asko JärvinenChief Physician of Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) and Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases. "We can gently and slowly begin to […]
The rules for moving international students to Finland were relaxed
Previously, students had to apply for a continuing education permit every year, even if their studies had continued uninterrupted. The new rules will also extend the time available for job search after graduation. The changes will apply to all students from outside the EU who apply for a residence permit for their studies from 15 […]
Authorities launch artificial intelligence project to modernize Finnish prison workforce
The Criminal Sanctions Agency (CSA) intends to help prisoners improve their digital skills through a project in four Finnish prisons. In Helsinki, Hämeenlinna, Sukeva and Turku, a year-long experiment uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide prisoners with the skills they need in modern work and study environments. "Teaching artificial intelligence is easy in a closed […]
Dozens of health care workers are leaving their jobs, the authority says
A record number of community nurses and other health care professionals are now demanding the abolition of their profession, the National Board of Health and Welfare (Valvira) says. The Authority has already granted 30 withdrawals, of which more than 20 are still pending. "In the past, we received about 20 applications in a full year," […]
Saga – the survivor from Drottninggatan
On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 14:52, a hijacked truck weighing 12 tons is driving at full speed along the pedestrian street. The artist and the photographer Saga Berlin comes from a job meeting and is hit, ends up unconscious lying on the street half under the truck. It catches fire and people flee. When […]
Saga – the survivor from Drottninggatan
On Friday, April 7, 2017 at 14:52, a hijacked truck weighing 12 tons is driving at full speed along the pedestrian street. The artist and the photographer Saga Berlin comes from a job meeting and is hit, ends up unconscious lying on the street half under the truck. It catches fire and people flee. When […]
Writing history with jobs at Rambøll
Imagine a job where your inputs can help write history, make indelible impressions on people’s lives and shape the very landscapes we visit. Because at Rambøll, the largest consulting engineering group in the Nordic region, you are the very stones that built the Øresund Bridge and the Great Bridge Belt, which every year helps to […]
Record year for start-up investments: € 52.3 million invested in 626 companies – most in new properties
“Early-stage investors have an invaluable role in growing the next generation of Wolts and Aivens with their expertise, experience and networks. Our statistics reveal that a typical startup investor has an academic background, entrepreneurial experience and a portfolio of 6-8 start-ups, the most active of which are more than 30 companies,” says. Annukka MickelssonChairman of […]
Trade union views: The future of work is flexible
In 1930, the British economist John M Keynes predicted that over time, technological developments would make us so much more productive that the working week would be reduced to 15 hours. We’re still not there. If His prophecy is to come true, there must be a fundamental change in the way we work. Keynes’ prediction […]
Därför vill politikerna inte ta upp frågan om långtidsarbetslösa – Vem bryr sig?
Så många är långtidsarbetslösa i Sverige 2022 Allt fler blir arbetslösa i över ett år i Sverige, ändå hamnar långtidsarbetslösheten aldrig på valaffischerna. ”Det är ingen fråga man vinner medelklassväljarnas röster på, det är ingen lågt hängande frukt för politikerna”, säger Tomas Ramberg, Ekots inrikespolitiska kommentator. Ändå har alla partier sina förslag på lösningar. Monica […]
Website launched to help Ukrainians find work in Denmark
Highway to work‘Partnership for Ukrainians in jobs’ is a joint collaboration between the government, social partners, regions and municipalities. In addition to being updated with links to job sites and other guidance material, it also gives users the opportunity to create CVs and provides an introduction to wage and labor market conditions in Denmark. There […]
The employment rate rose to 74 per cent in February
According to Statistics Finland’s recent Labor Force Survey, the employment rate in Finland rose to 74 per cent in February. According to the report, 89,000 more people were employed last month than in February 2021, when the Finnish economy continues to recover from the effects of the corona pandemic. "There were 43,000 more employed men […]
The right choice: Points to consider when renting a room in Denmark
Are you looking for a room in Denmark? You have come to the right place. Read our list below of the five best points to consider when choosing a room to stay, and find room for rent here once you have decided and designated what your preferences are. The five best considerations when renting a […]
Garbage piles up over sanitation workers’ strike
Hoping for dialogueThe municipality had given the workers until this morning to return to work, but that has not happened. “It is obvious that cleaning is not done in the city center. There are unclean toilets, rubbish bins full to the brim and uncut sidewalks. ” This is what the leader of the garbage workers […]
Women with a foreign background are an untapped labor resource, integration expert says
In an interview with Yle on Tuesday, International Women’s Day, the director of the Helsinki Integration Center, called on the authorities in Finland to help women with an immigrant background enter the labor market more easily and efficiently. "Not only where there is a shortage of workers, but also what a woman’s dreams are," Marisel […]
Coop goes the extra mile to help the Ukrainian people
The owner of the supermarket chain, The Salling Group, has confirmed that they will refuse to sell more Russian goods. It joins its rival Coop, which is busy finding other ways to help the Ukrainians. Facilitate refugees quickly into jobs The first is to ensure that refugees from Ukraine are welcome to work in the […]
The Ateneum Museum will stop lending works of art to the Russian State Gallery
The Helsinki Ateneum Art Museum announced in a press release that plans to lend the works to the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow have been abandoned due to Russia’s hostilities in Ukraine. "makes it impossible" to ensure continued cooperation. The exhibition would have been the first exhibition of a well-known Finnish painter Akseli Gallen-Kallelan works […]
This is how you train smell and taste again
Menys Nina Frogneborn do parts of the test that people with impaired sense of smell and taste are allowed to do Charlotte Cervin-Hobergbiomedical analyst at Skåne University Hospital in Lund. By sniffing at different scent pens, the scents must be identified. You can have problems with the sense of smell and taste for many different […]
Immigrant women have on average fewer children than their Danish colleagues
It may be a widespread assumption among certain circles in society that immigrants to Denmark tend to have larger families for cultural reasons – and that the result is a drain on the welfare system. But according to Statistics Denmark, immigrant women now have an average of 1.76 children, while ethnic Danish women have 1.78. […]
The dumped berry pickers 2/2: The children on the gravel field
At the end of July 2021, about 50 people will come from Bulgaria to Älvsbyn because they have been promised to pick berries, earn thousands of kronor and get good housing. Instead, children and adults are stranded on a gravel field next to the road where they are forced to camp. The berry pickers feel […]
Startup Community: ‘Rent slowly, fire fast’ – why you need this startup mantra
The nature of startups often drives many executives to be quick to hire (“we need someone now!”) But slow to fire. They say they are busy, lacking resources and would rather avoid awkward conversations. But this needs to be reversed: here’s why ‘hire slowly, fire fast’ is a better strategy. Dream team every time Product, […]
Defending champion USA beats China in Olympic curling for men
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, February 13 (Xinhua) – China lost to PyeongChang 2018 champion USA 8-6 in the seventh round robin session of the men’s curling in Beijing 2022 this Sunday night. China joined forces in less than six months and suffered their fourth loss in the competition against a team led by five-time […]
This is how you can find the best mobile subscription for your company
Nowadays, there is a mobile subscription to choose from for your business. This means that you have many options, but also that it can be more difficult to choose. Despite this, it is incredibly important that you as a company spend time finding the best subscription for you, so that you have enough data to […]
This is how you can find the best mobile subscription for your company
Nowadays, there is a mobile subscription to choose from for your business. This means that you have many options, but also that it can be more difficult to choose. Despite this, it is incredibly important that you as a company spend time finding the best subscription for you, so that you have enough data to […]
Study: glass ceiling thick as always in Denmark
The glass ceiling is as thick as ever Asked about the glass ceiling, a term used to describe the social barrier that prevents women from being promoted to top management jobs, Poulsen said: “Our research shows that men have much better odds of achieving a leadership position, especially in the first five years after graduation. […]
Etla: More than 135,000 Finns have no financial incentive to find work
The study also found that more than 136,000 people were trapped in unemployment last year, a situation where job search is not financially viable. Such situations were common, especially among recipients of earnings-related daily allowance. The trap was defined as a situation where admission to a job offer increases net income by no more than […]
The chairman of the parliamentary foreign affairs committee is resigning due to Ukraine’s tweet
“My basic concern is whether diplomacy is enough to avoid a full-scale war. Because of my careless tweet, I will resign as chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee at tomorrow’s meeting and let our parliamentary group do the job,” he added. Niikko tweeted on Tuesday that French President Emmanuel Macron or “someone else” should step […]
The Palm Investigation from the inside part 3/7: The crucial weapon tip
The weeks go by after the murder of Olof Palme. Hans Holmér freezes and has difficulty concentrating. He has worked for over a month in a row, but is still heavily criticized. Holmér secretly tells Ann-Marie Åsheden that he is considering even stepping down from his assignment. The number of documents in the investigation already […]
The Runeberg Award goes to Quynh Tran’s debut novel
This year’s Runeberg Prize was awarded Quynh Tran, Author of Pietarsaari, from his work Skugga och svalka (English translation Shadow and Coolness). The book reflects his own background and tells the story of a Vietnamese family in the coastal city of Ostrobothnia. Tran himself grew up in Pietarsaari, where his family moved from Vietnam in […]
Helsinki’s real estate investment trends 2021-22
Growing investment market Investing is about buying cheap and selling at the right time, and of course this also applies when investing in the Helsinki real estate market. It should be noted that the pandemic has changed the world, including economically, and will never be the same again. Still, because everything has an equal and […]
More summer vouchers for young people in Helsinki this year
In 2022, all 9th graders living in Helsinki or studying in the 10th and Valma grades, as well as 1st year high school students living in Helsinki, will receive a € 325 summer work voucher to help them find a summer job. The Helsinki summer work voucher can now be applied for electronically for the […]
In December, the number of unemployed Finns decreased by 16,000 from a year ago
The trend refers to a course adjusted for random and seasonal fluctuations. All 18-74-year-olds who were in gainful employment in the last week of the year and were not in compulsory military or civilian service or were jobseekers at the Ministry of Labor were among the employed. and economy. Jukka Appelqvistthe chief economist of the […]
Just say it like it is: Step out of your comfort job to land your dream job in 2022
This is the time of year when we set goals. Last year I signed up for my first mini-triathlon and can honestly say it was one of the biggest moments of my life when I crossed the finish line. I’m not a natural athlete (old men ride past me), but that medal hangs proudly on […]
Entrepreneurs eligible for labor market support until 28 February 2022, temporarily exempted from the waiting time requirement
The waiting period to be filled at the beginning of unemployment will also be temporarily released until the end of February. The above changes will take effect retroactively. Entrepreneurs can receive labor market support if their business has been hit by a coronavirus epidemic. Labor market support is also available retroactively from 1 January 2022 […]
Great demand for foreign labor
As reported by Morgunblaðið, it can be expected that 15,000 new jobs will be created in Iceland between 2022 and 2025 based on economic forecasts. At the same time, the number of Icelandic workers is likely to only increase by 3,000. Therefore, around 12,000 foreign workers will be needed to fill these jobs. So follows […]
The employment rate will rise to 73.5 per cent in December, unemployment will fall
The employment trend in Finland rose to 73.5 per cent in December, and there were 128,000 more employed than a year earlier, according to Statistics Finland’s recent labor force survey. The figures of the Number Office also revealed that there were 16,000 fewer unemployed in Finland last month than in December 2020. The unemployment rate […]
The mining battle in Kallak
On one side is British Beowulf who wants to start mining ore in reindeer grazing land. The mining company promises iron for climate change as well as jobs and tax money for Jokkmokk, which many believe is a dying municipality. On the other side are the long-struggling Sami villages who believe that a mine on […]
A deep-seated problem of low-wage earners
Varða – the Icelandic labor market research institute – yesterday presented the results of a survey on the position of workers in Iceland, which was presented to members of ASÍ and BSRB late last year. These results are very interesting for a person like me – a young, uneducated single mother who has only worked […]
UK classifies new form of Omicron as “variant under investigation”
LONDON, January 21 (Xinhua) – A new form of Omicron named BA.2 has been named a “variant under investigation”, with 426 cases of the Omicron variant subline confirmed in the UK, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA ) said on Friday. “Overall, the original Omicron line, BA.1, is dominant in the UK and the proportion of […]
Grandmother Hildegard was one of the largest illegal abortionists
This section: Hildegard Lagerlund was only 13 years old when she had to support herself. As a 19-year-old, she got a job as a housekeeper for a middle-aged couple. The wife in the family was ill and died soon, and Hildegard married the widower Oskar Lagerlund. In 1918, Oskar died of Spanish flu and Hildegard […]
Jobs in English
Brought to you by The Welcome Group, the interactive EJD recruitment site offers a gateway to the latest English-language jobs available Click here or on the image below to access. Alternatively, you can also find the job page in the latest issue of CPH POST, which is here in digital format.
THL’s new rules: What to do if you get Covid
The Health Authority THL has published updated guidelines for the treatment of people infected with the coronavirus. According to THL, Covid vaccines protect against severe forms of the disease, and most vaccinees who become infected with the Omicron variant of the virus get only a mild illness. If you have mild respiratory symptoms, but you […]
Survey: Few believe that new regional governments will improve services
Voting on new provincial powers, which oversee social, health and rescue services, will begin on Wednesday with extensive, long-planned administrative reform. sote). However, few Finns seem to be confident that the new structure will actually improve the availability and quality of these services. In a survey released by the Municipal Development Foundation on Sunday, only […]
