Our mini-course on Finnish employment contracts published
We just published a mini-course on Finnish employment contracts. In it, we go over the essential terms of Finnish employment contracts.
Category: Working in Finland
Job hunting in Finland: the importance of networks
In this bog post, we talk about job hunting in Finland and the role networks play in that, what kinds of networks are good, and how you form them.
A new recruitment agency in Finland targeting immigrants
A new recruitment agency has been established in Finland. Pointer Pontial targets particularly immigrants. Here’s an interview of its CEO Johanna Korpia.
Ascension Day in Finland: day off or not?
This Thursday, 40 days from Easter, is Ascension Day in Finland. In this blog, we explain what Ascension Day is. But more importantly, we talk about religious holidays and their relationship to Finnish labor politics.
Discrimination in the Finnish job market: anonymous recruitment process an answer?
In this blog, we’ll take a look at what recently published research says about ethnic discrimination in the Finnish job market. We’ll also talk about anonymous recruitment. It has been offered as a solution to counteract discrimination in recruiting. In our blog last week, we told you about a survey Duunitori Oy had conducted. They […]
Applying for a job in Finland: 3 things you can learn from recruiters
Applying for a job in Finland can be difficult. In this blog post we go over 3 things you can learn from Finnish recruiters that’ll make it easier.
Trade unions in Finland: labor union membership explained
In this current health crisis that is leaving millions of people laid off or terminated globally, there has been an increase in interest in trade union membership. The same trend is also visible in Finland. In our blog this week, we talk about labor unions in Finland, their membership, and particularly about unemployment funds associated with them.
Personal space in Finland: Is everything you’ve heard true?
There are plenty of jokes about personal space in Finland. In this blog post we examine if there is any truth to those jokes.
Layoffs in Finland
Due to the Corona virus, companies are preparing for layoffs in Finland. In our blog post this week, we explain what the law says about the process.
How do you find out about salaries in Finland?
Are you considering a job in Finland? Do you know how much you should be paid? In this blog post, we talk about salaries in Finland.