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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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Denmark: Increasing demand for team building in nature
Many companies send their employees on team building exercises, and many activities are now nature-based, according to one of Denmark’s largest and oldest team building activity providers.
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A new tool in the fight against labour crime
A checklist is set to make it easier to uncover breaches pointing to work-related crime and exploitation. Too many ticks, and the alarm should sound. The tool has been developed as part of the Nordic research project INTEGRATE.
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New ILO report: More investment in lifelong learning needed
Despite the importance of lifelong learning, it remains underfunded. According to a new report from the International Labour Organisation (ILO), many countries spend far too little on adult education.
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Remote work could give more people jobs
Sweden’s untapped labour potential among people with disabilities is nearly 200 000 workers, according to a new report.
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Developing a cookbook for lifelong learning
In Finland, it is expected that half a million people will need new or updated skills in the coming years. Work is now underway to build a national system for lifelong learning.
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Launches helpline for apprentices
Apprentices in Denmark’s construction industry experience bullying and unsafe learning environments, according to reports in Danish media. Employer and employee organisations are now joining forces to improve the training environment.
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New report: Can randomised trials improve the labour market?
A new Nordic report shows how randomised trials are used to find out what works – and does not work – when it comes to labour market policy. One of the more ambitious trials is taking place in Norway, the so-called “tax lottery”.
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Why community is key for a good working life with ADHD
Signe Erritzøe has ADHD and trains people with the condition as well as companies in how to create a good working life with ADHD. One of the solutions is a common approach to working in a less dopamine-driven way.
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