Tag: Recruitment
TikTok trend threatens the hospital system in Norway
In a recent board meeting at Helse Nord, board member Agnete Masternes Hanssen said, highlighted the importance of becoming an appealing employer amid the growing trend of “travel nurses” on TikTok. Hanssen, who joined the board in January and is a trained nurse himself, stressed the need for hospitals in the north to improve their…
The Russian military risks a fuel stoppage after an attack on an oil depot
Hear about how the Russian military may be affected by the bombing of several Russian oil facilities by Ukraine, such as the important Russian export port on the Baltic Sea, Ust-Luga near Saint Petersburg. Gas tanks exploded and firefighters covered large cisterns in extinguishing foam. At the same time, there are reports that Russia is…
Supo: Russia may try to turn asylum seekers into informants
The Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) stated that it does not believe that the potential recruitment of asylum seekers as informants will take place on a large scale.
Denmark starts a recruitment campaign for the healthcare system with India and the Philippines
In order to strengthen the workforce in the Danish healthcare system, the Ministry of Health has started talks with India and the Philippines to explore possible partnerships on the recruitment of healthcare professionals. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password?…
In Uusimaa, the demand for labor is falling more sharply than in the whole country
A sharp downturn will follow the peak of labor demand in 2022. “After last year's high labor demand, we have seen a clear decline. However, the increase in unemployment is still nowhere near the level experienced during the pandemic. Despite the challenging times, we do not expect an explosive increase in the unemployment rate in…
YLE: Age discrimination affects part of working life in Finland
He said older workers continue to be associated with unfounded myths and prejudices that negatively affect recruitment, their position in the workplace and their self-perceptions. “People think that the elderly need more work due to illness, or that they have a higher risk of receiving a disability pension. People think that they can’t learn new…
New: The scandalous surgeon Macchiarini and the deadly experiments
Paolo Macchiarini’s then fiancee, TV producer Benita Alexander decides to tell the world about the star surgeon’s double life. – If he lies to me like this, so strategically and so carefully, he must also lie in his job. It was terrifying for me because he had people’s lives in his hands, says Benita Alexander.…
Hear about how gang recruitment has moved from the street to the mobile phone
On Wednesday, the Crime Prevention Council, Brå, presents a report on how children and young people are recruited into the criminal networks. Something that stands out is that recruitment has moved from the street to the apps on the phone. Participants: Sven Granath, criminologist at the Stockholm Police and Geir Stakset, who works with safety-creating…
Lost in translation: Finnish companies need global talent, but hesitate to switch to English
The study shows a positive trend in hiring international professionals, as 59% of companies hiring foreign experts describe their experience as positive or very positive. However, a big obstacle still exists: 58% of companies have not employed foreign experts, because the job requires knowledge of the mother tongue. Johanna Sipola, deputy director of the Chamber…
The older workforce thrives in well-being, but faces career challenges related to aging
“How is Finland doing?” According to research presented at the Työpuntari event, employees aged 55 and older experience more independence and less physical strain, which reduces monotony and increases general job satisfaction. These findings contradict the common assumption that older workers struggle more with job demands. Research Professor Mikko Härmä The Institute of Occupational Health…
Posti offers more than 1,300 Christmas jobs nationwide
The work of our Christmas makers is very important to us.” Seasonal jobs, which include logistics, delivery, sorting, customer support and running temporary pick-up points, are especially attractive to students looking for flexible working hours. Posti offers work shifts suitable for different schedules, including morning, daytime, evening and weekend shifts during November and December. This…
Used his little sister in the drug trade: “She told me about the Snapchat account”
Time and time again in the past year, and especially now in the autumn, we have seen younger and younger perpetrators, who are suspected of shootings, explosions and murders. Last week, a 16-year-old boy was arrested. He was on the run from an HVB home and is now suspected of the murder of the toddler’s…
Companies in the Helsinki region have a positive attitude towards global talent recruitment, even though there are still challenges
On the other hand, 28% had not considered recruiting or hiring international talent. Olli OjaThe forecasting chamber’s project manager stated: “It is particularly gratifying to note that a clear majority of respondents are at least open to considering the recruitment of international talent.” 57% of those who employed international talent reported their experience as positive…
Espoo and the Finnish Technology Industry are cooperating to attract international IT experts
For more than a decade, the city of Espoo has been actively working to connect people moving to Finland for study, work or family reasons with employers suffering from labor shortages. “Espoo has always attracted job seekers and talent. The willingness of companies to recruit international labor is crucial in terms of attracting skilled labor,”…
A lack of skills is hindering the growth of Finnish companies, warns a study by the Chamber of Commerce
The economic recession has temporarily affected companies’ employment opportunities and labor needs. However, the Central Chamber of Commerce warns that companies will face serious challenges when the economy recovers if proactive measures are not taken to address the skills shortage. A survey conducted among more than 1,150 companies across Finland highlighted the constant struggle of…
Finland needs more foreign workforce: Job research
By Mikael PentikäinenAccording to the CEO of Suomen Yrittäjie, this growing support for foreign labor underlines the country’s recognition of the important role of immigrants in the country’s workforce. “It is important for the government to proactively implement aspects of the government program that promote employment-based immigration,” Pentikäinen stressed at the National Entrepreneurs’ Day in…
Children are also recruited into the drug trade in Finland, the customs chief tells YLE
The recruitment of minors has increased especially in the last three to four years, he added. Kimmo SainioThe criminal investigation manager of the Helsinki Police Department confirmed the customs’ observation that minors have become involved in drug crime, especially in Helsinki. “It is proof that the traditional street shop has moved to social media. When…
Local agreements increase employment and productivity: Chamber of Commerce survey
Only 12.5 percent of respondents said that these reforms would not affect employment and productivity growth, while 19 percent were uncertain about the results. The reforms on the government’s agenda aim to extend local agreements, which are currently only valid through central labor market agreements, to cover all companies. In addition, these changes would enable…
THL: Direct contact with employers, the best job for immigrants
According to the health authority’s report, many immigrants have difficulty finding work through employment services or private recruitment agencies.
The rector of Aalto University criticizes the planned immigration policy reform
The plans alone have undermined the country’s reputation among the skilled workforce more than the media would suggest, he believes. The government program states, for example, that work-based immigrants must leave the country if they cannot find a new job within three months of the end of their previous employment. Likewise, the language and residence…
Entrepreneur gallup: Almost 40% have difficulty finding a workforce; One in eight employs a foreign workforce
About 67% of companies employing at least five people face workforce recruitment challenges. The problem is clearest in the industrial and construction sectors, where more than half of the companies have difficulty finding suitable candidates. The labor shortage seems to be a national concern, and regional variations are minor. The most recent survey conducted in…
Orpo admits cutting family-leave compensation could have negative impact on women
“We’re talking about a one-off compensation that’s paid to the employer. I hope that the 1,000-euro cut won’t have a negative impact. This is part of the thorough cost-saving measures, but I’m hopeful that it’s not unreasonable,” Orpo commented to YLE on Tuesday. Service Union United (PAM), for example, has expressed its concern that the…
Heads of OP, Nokia voice concern about effects of racism discussion
“We have to make sure that the children of families moving from abroad are able to attend school and that spouses can find work easily.” Increasing work-based immigration, he stressed, is very important for the future of Finland. “Many industrial sectors need more labour, which is why work-based immigration must be increased broadly. We’ll also…
Regulation of gender quotas: A record 33 percent of women on the boards of listed companies
In large listed companies, the share of women on boards has increased by two percentage points to 37 percent. In medium-sized listed companies, the proportion of women on boards rose by one percentage point to 33 percent, and in small listed companies, a considerable three percentage points to 28 percent. In addition, the share of…
Human rights organizations and professionals oppose Finland’s new immigration policy
Hundreds of educated immigrants gathered in front of Oodi Central Library on June 18 to protest against immigration policy reforms. Similarly, several people, including immigrants and concerned Finnish citizens, demonstrated in central Helsinki on June 27 against the Finnish government’s plans to tighten immigration rules. The demonstration was organized by African Anti-Racism Society Finland and…
Immigration to Finland continues to be high – interest in studying in Finland is growing
According to the report, a total of 7,343 work-based first residence permit applications arrived in Finland at the beginning of 2023, which is slightly less than the previous year. The decrease is due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which significantly affected the number of applications. The conflict led to a sharp drop…
Finland’s new government is reforming immigration and social security policy
In addition, there are reforms in social security, housing allowance and unemployment benefits. Reduction of the forced lease quota The Finnish government announced that the refugee quota will be reduced from 1,050 to 500 per year. Differentiation of social security and benefits The government intends to differentiate social security and benefits between immigrants and those…
HUS’s inspection board makes recommendations to improve efficiency and international personnel
On June 15, 2023, the HUS General Assembly will discuss the evaluation report of the inspection board for the year 2022. The report covers various aspects, such as the availability of treatment, information about the effectiveness of treatment, customer commitment to service development, the Apotti system, the acquisition of an expert. services and HUS’s external…
YLE: The arrival of Thai berry pickers in Finland this summer is uncertain
The change seems to be due to a change in visa procedures in the industry. Katja LuopajärviThe deputy director of the visa unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated to public radio that visa procedures have been changed as a result of serious criminal charges and suspicions of human trafficking surrounding the industry. “We…