New Traffic Law takes effect June 1: what changes
In Finland, a new traffic law will take effect on June 1, 2020. In this blog post we go through some of the changes that’ll affect road users the most.
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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.
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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 […]
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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.
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May Day celebrations: vappu in Finland
It’s vappu (May Day) in Finland. In this blog, we talk about May Day celebrations in Finland. We tell you what vappu is and how we celebrate it.
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Apartment ownership in Finland, part IV: how much do homes cost in Finland?
In this blog post in our series on apartment ownership in Finland we look at how much homes cost in Finland.
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Apartment ownership in Finland, part III: virtual shareholders’ meetings
Normally the shareholders’ meetings in Finnish housing companies are face to face. We explain what kinds of virtual shareholders’ meetings are ok.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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