Tag: Work
Orpo presents the first details on strengthening the security of Finland's eastern border
If necessary, immigrants could be removed from the country by force. The paper's sources also said the bill would allow authorities to regionally suspend accepting asylum applications for a predetermined period of time, with possible exceptions for asylum seekers who are ill or likely to face serious problems upon returning to Russia. . The draft…
Therefore, Ulf and Magdalena became best friends
Hear about Ulf Kristersson's best day at work ever, why Jimmie Åkesson was content to stay in the background when the Swedish flag was raised outside NATO's headquarters in Brussels, and maybe we'll come to terms with the occasional prejudice about various party sympathizers. Cast: Fredrik Furtenbach, Helena Gissén and Cecilia Khavar. Program manager: Paris…
Versowood may lay off up to 900 workers due to the strike
According to the company, normal business is impossible due to the consequences of extensive political strikes.
A stronger military requires more manpower and more international workers
Increased conscription in Denmark will reduce the annual labor supply by around 2,100 years of labor across several sectors, according to Dansk Industri's calculations. Therefore, the future need for more Danish and international labor is high, says the association. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in…
There is no train in Luuna for most of the summer due to track works
The track improvements will interrupt train traffic between Turku and Helsinki for more than a month next summer.
Finnish ports unload essential goods, but clothes and bicycles can sit in the port for months
The transport workers' strike has left thousands of cargo containers waiting for delivery to Finland either on ships at sea or in the port of other European ports.
Everyone hates being laid off, but women can be hit harder than men
A new study on the gender gap in job loss in the Danish labor market has found that women find it more difficult to re-enter the workplace and suffer greater short-term income reduction, while men generally lose more. Among parents with dependent children, mothers are hit harder than fathers, and mothers with low education fare…
In the Finnish labor market dispute, the stakes rise when employers plan to suspend salary payments
The decision means that payments can also be suspended at workplaces outside the strike if they have to stop their production due to, for example, disruptions in raw material deliveries. “This is our interpretation,” Ruohoniemi said. Jyri HäkämiesCEO of EK, confirmed interpretation at YLE A-studio on Tuesday. “In layman's terms, you could say that work…
Frontline workers at Icelandair are considering striking
We at Icelandair's passenger and cargo services are a diverse group. We come from different countries, speak many languages and have different family situations. Many of us live in the Suðurnes region, but some live in the capital, as in my case, where I need to create a new home away from my Grindavík. But…
Karlavagnen about tinkering and creating with your hands
On the occasion of the death of ceramicist Lisa Larson, Christian Olsson invites the listeners to talk about crafts and needlework.
Finnish universities are working to eliminate boring entrance exams
In the future, one entrance exam could open doors to several different educational programs.
Finnish forest companies temporarily close paper mills, suspend salary payments
The members of the paper workers' union are not on strike, but the companies say the factories cannot operate due to a walkout by transport and logistics workers.
HS: The strikes force Finnair to increase refueling stops on long-haul flights
Mia ElorantaFinnair's director of communications told Helsingin Sanomat on Monday that the majority state-owned airline refuels aircraft operating on continental routes in destination countries. “This is an attempt to save fuel in Helsinki,” he added. The long-haul flights operated by the airline, on the other hand, make more refueling stops at airports in Europe. Eloranta…
Winners of the presidential award
Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir and Guðmundur Fertram Sigurjónsson were awarded today by the President of Iceland. At yesterday's ceremony in Bessastaðir, Kerecis received the President's Export Award for 2024, which was presented to CEO Gudmundur Fertram Sigurjónsson. Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir was also honored for her international work. Kerecis has been producing implants made of fish for…
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport will face a shortage of aviation fuel within a week
Logistics workers have asked airlines to refuel their planes abroad during the two-week walkout, but some companies may decide to cancel flights to Finland.
The trial against the climate working group begins in Helsinki
Elokapina activists are accused of fraud, perjury and public incitement to commit a crime.
FAQ on the effects of strikes in Finland — "If I run out of gas, do I still have to go to work?"
There are many questions surrounding the large-scale strikes that started in Finland on Monday, for example: would it be wise to hoard fuel, does food spoil on the docks and does the mail get delivered?
Hiring healthcare professionals from India and the Philippines can benefit all parties
The government's recent agreement to provide an additional 1,000 health personnel (sosu's) to Denmark by recruiting from India and the Philippines is a solution to an imminent challenge. Projections from Kraka-Deloitte and the Ministry of Finance point to a huge challenge for the Danish healthcare system: There is a shortage of qualified social security workers…
“We are working to stop this bullshit decision.”
Guðný Kristjánsdóttir, a resident of Reykjanesbær and daughter-in-law of rocker Rúnar Júlíusson from Keflavík, says that most of the city's residents are unhappy with the decision of the Reykjanesbær city council to move the municipal library to Hljómahöll and limit the activities of the Icelandic Rock Museum. He says he will fight the city council's…
Water taxis could connect the capital area
Creating a network of water taxis in the capital could significantly shorten travel times and provide new attractions for residents and tourists. Pálmar Harðarson, the owner of Þingvangur, who commissioned the architect to design such a network, draws attention to this and calls for a response from the planning authorities who can further develop these…
A long-term wage agreement has been signed
The Confederation of Entrepreneurs (SA) and a broad coalition of trade unions, the Federation of General and Special Workers in Iceland (SGS), Efling and Samiðn, have signed a new wage agreement. This is a long-term contract valid from February 1, 2024 to January 31, 2028. The contract includes a minimum wage increase of ISK 23,750…
Speak up for Copenhagen's intimate new storytelling event series
At the core of any art form, in any medium, is storytelling. Boiled down, it is a defining characteristic of human nature – a tool for building culture, community and connection. In Copenhagen, the contemporary art scene offers a constant carousel of world-renowned exhibitions and stage performances that dramatize human stories for thousands of visitors.…
Non-Western immigrant women gain a foothold in the labor market
On Women's Day, there is good news for women who have normally had difficulty finding work. They are now succeeding much better, especially in healthcare. At the same time, the number of people on social benefits is at a record low The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber,…
HS: Contrary to what Perussuomaliest claims, the employment of work-related immigrants does not drop sharply after a few years
Done by Matti Sarvimäki from Aalto University and Hanna Pesola and Tuomo Virkola VATT's Economic Research Institute's research is the first attempt to generate insights by combining data from Statistics Finland and the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). Helsingin Sanomat on Monday reminded that the benefits of work-based immigration have been the subject of much political…
LinkedIn, job search and nepotism in Denmark
In my last column, I shared my very warm take on Danish culture – namely that it has an inclusivity problem. I would like to zoom in on a place where I think internationally this exclusion is acutely felt, especially because it is a place that the Danes value so much. I am of course…
Proposal to withdraw RÚV from the advertising market
According to the proposal of the majority of the working group of the Ministry of Culture and Economic Affairs, the Icelandic national broadcaster (RÚV) should withdraw from the advertising market and thus be excluded from competing with private entities in the sale of advertising services. This change would come into force at the end of…
The authorities call on the Danes to prepare their homes for war and crisis
The National Emergency Management Agency is working on a “leaflet or online campaign” about what food, water and equipment you should have in your home. Plus, a Danish MEP has been named figurehead for the extreme right-wing EU party Identity and Democracy, and more than half of the major Danish companies have been hit by…
PowerLunch with contemporary painter Apolonia Sokol
For the uninitiated, it is fair to say that the life and work of the Franco-Polish portrait painter Apolonia Sokol has so far been far from common. From battling cancer as a child and growing up poor in a theater in Paris, to navigating the art world and brushing shoulders with the famous (and infamous,…
An alarming increase in memory disease diagnoses is predicted in Finland
“When looking at these results, it is important to recognize that the registry data only includes confirmed cases. Thus, the true number of people with memory disorders is likely to be underestimated,” explained. Hanna-Maria RoittoSpecialist doctor of the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL). Forecasts for the year 2040 indicate that the number of people…
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport was named the best destination for business travelers in Europe
In 2023, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport served 15.3 million passengers, of which a significant quarter were business passengers. The airport's recognition is due to its comprehensive services, especially tailored for business travelers, including priority services, efficient check-in and security processes, and exceptional lounge facilities. Ulla Serlenius, executive director of Helsinki-Vantaa airport company Finavia, emphasized the commitment to…