Lars Bevanger
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Sweden’s problem with ageism – a ticking bomb?
Like hitting a brick wall. That was what it felt like for the 53-year-old to quit work without having another one lined up. The experience also led to curiosity that again led to a book called “Age anxiety – why work until you’re 70 if nobody wants us after we’re 50?”
11 minutes
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The baby box for all – a proud tradition from when Finland was poor
Every family with a newborn baby in Finland gets a box with everything they need. The state-sponsored welcome is a tradition dating back to a time of scarcity when the box really could save lives. Yet despite the generous gesture, birth rates are falling at an alarming rate in Finland.
10 minutes
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Work and wage levels are obstacles to fathers’ leave
Despite more equal parental leave arrangements in the Nordic countries, it is still mothers who take the largest share of the leave.
5 minutes
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The case that opened Iceland’s eyes to the scale of workplace crime
“We work hard, pay our taxes, but are not treated like humans”. This anonymous note triggered a thorough investigation into labour market crime in Iceland and focused the minds of employers, unions and the government.
8 minutes
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United front against fraud and exploitation
Labour market and welfare crime costs the Swedish society billions every year. People are being exploited, and systems built on trust are used for criminal purposes. The fight against labour market crime has intensified, but more needs to be done. A new report now proposes legal changes to get more measures in place.
12 minutes
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A new route to Denmark for foreign workers
Danish companies have gained easier access to foreign labour, as long as they are paid collectively agreed wages. The social partners are delighted.
4 minutes
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The fight for a fair labour market
With the growing spread and complexity of labour market crime comes new challenges. This requires different agencies to coordinate their activities and refine their methods. There is also room for improvement in the procurement process.
8 minutes
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Can the Nordics find common solutions?
Is it possible to develop a joint Nordic model in the fight against labour market crime? Feel free to learn from Finland, says Natalia Ollus, director of HEUNI in Helsinki.
5 minutes
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Labour crime knows no borders
The Nordic region needs labour, but how do we make sure foreign workers are not being exploited? Key players have met in Helsinki to strengthen Nordic and Baltic cooperation against labour crime.
4 minutes
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When the labour market lets the weakest down
When something seems too good to be true, it usually is, as the Norwegian saying goes. Extremely good offers usually have a massive downside. Perhaps not for you, but for a labour immigrant.
3 minutes