News
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Better data on the living conditions for people with disabilities
A new report from Nordregio brings together statistics on the living conditions of people with physical disabilities in the Nordic countries. One chapter is dedicated to data on this group’s access to the labour market.
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Life in the borderlands between Norway and Sweden
Once they were part of the same nation. Today, a national border divides the regions. We have travelled through Trøndelag and Jämtland Härjedalen, meeting and talking to people who live, work and run businesses on both sides of the border. For them, it is primarily a line on the map.
22 minutes
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Sweden’s fruitful meeting between practice and mindfulness research
Mindfulness offers a toolbox that can help people achieve less stress, greater presence and increased focus. Malmö University has a knowledge hub dedicated to this type of “mindful awareness” bringing together research, education and community organisations.
8 minutes
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“More than money” as Nordic Investment Bank celebrates 50 years
The Nordic Investment Bank is marking its 50th anniversary with new priorities in a renewed strategy. It all began with a loan application for an Icelandic industrial project and early environmental initiatives. Today, geopolitical challenges are prompting investments in defence projects, because prosperity depends on security.
6 minutes
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More than a course: building a Nordic labour law research community
When labour law PhD students from across the Nordic region come together for a course, the aim is not only to deepen their academic knowledge but also to build a Nordic research community.
7 minutes
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Sexual harassment in the police: Wants to make the work environment part of the solution
Researchers from several Nordic countries are developing methods to make colleagues and leaders active partners in preventing sexual harassment in the police force.
9 minutes
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Sweden sees a demand for political action to secure employers’ skills needs
There is an imbalance in the Swedish labour market. Different quarters are calling for political action and measures. There is also a need to make better use of the high potential for matching workers with jobs in the Nordic region’s largest labour market.
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Iceland says no to EU membership talks
The Icelandic public rejected resuming discussion on EU membership in a referendum on Saturday. 52.8 per cent of those who turned out to vote said no, 47.2 per cent said yes.
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“Hard-working people” – a recurring theme in Sweden’s election campaign
Most political parties agree that unemployment should be reduced and that all those who can work should not claim benefits. However, the governing parties and the red-green opposition disagree on how to achieve this.
13 minutes
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The skills paradox: We must learn more but don’t want to
The labour market is facing massive chances because of artificial intelligence and the green transition. At the same time, people’s desire to take further and continuing education is at a historic low, according to this year’s YS Working Life Barometer from the Norwegian Work Research Institute.
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