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Burnout among older workers costs society billions every year
Physical and mental burnout among older workers shortens working life and costs society billions of Danish kroner annually in lost productivity, shows a new report from the National Research Centre for the Working Environment (NFA) in Denmark.
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The rise of trust-based leadership in the Swedish public sector
Moving from silo thinking to collaboration. Moving from standardisation to individualisation. Moving from a controlling approach to a supportive one. This is what the trust principles are based on.
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Iceland reduces unemployment benefit duration
Icelanders can no longer receive unemployment benefits for more than 24 months, down from 30 months. Trade unions say the government is punishing the most vulnerable in the labour market.
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Nordic gender equality workers face tough working conditions
A new report shows gender equality efforts in the Nordics face wide-spread opposition which often takes the shape of harassment and threats.
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National advice for how to fight ageism
Far too many older workers face age discrimination at work and in everyday life, according to the Swedish government. It has now established a national council against ageism.
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New ILO convention on platform work
For the first time ever, an international standard for work carried out through digital platforms like Uber, Bolt and Wolt will be covered by one international standard.
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New report on grey areas in the Norwegian labour market
As many as 100,000 jobs could be in the grey area when it comes to labour exploitation, according to a new report from the Fafo research institution.
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Comeback for Danish Minister for Employment
Social Democrat Ane Halsboe-Jørgensen returns to her role as Minister for Employment in Denmark. She will also be responsible for gender equality in the new government.
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Iceland votes on EU membership talks on 29 August with fisheries looming large
Icelanders go to the polls in an EU referendum on 29 August after months of fierce political debate, although the vote is only about whether to restart membership talks. The outcome is expected to be tight.
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What happens when Gen Z meets the Baby Boomers at work?
When different generations meet at work, it rarely leads to open conflict. But do not be fooled: Beneath the surface, irritation, misunderstandings and differing expectations are simmering, according to author Øystein Bonvik. In his new book Four generations at work, he explores how they can work better together.
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