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Labour shortages all around, including in the Danish film industry
It is hard to find tradespeople who have time for new projects and the Danish film industry is short of everything from actors to scriptwriters. Businesses are asking the government for more foreign labour.
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Why Iceland’s wage increase outstrips the rest of Europe
In August, Iceland’s monthly wage index increased by 0.3%. The index had then risen by 7.9% in the last 12 months, which is more than in most other European countries. The increase from the first to the second quarter of this year was 8.1%, the third-highest in Europe.
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NIVA restructured its entire business in one month and got flush with cash
The Nordic institution NIVA, with headquarters in Helsinki, organises courses within the field of occupational health and safety for participants in and outside of the Nordic region. When Corona hit, NIVA managed to cancel all future courses and replace them with online versions – all in one month.
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Nordic vision zero for workplace accidents inspires world congress
The Nordics have considerable influence in the international debate on work environments. That was also evident during the 22nd world congress on work environments and security, held from 20 – 23 September in Toronto, Canada.
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A death blow for the social dialogue as a constitutional mechanism in the EU?
The European Public Service Union EPSU lost on all points, while EU Commission’s claim was upheld – arguing it was not obliged to execute or carry forward new agreements that have been added to the social dialogue for decisions in the Council of Ministers, writes the latest issue of EU & Arbetsrätt.
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Denmark’s stricter requirements cut refugee employment rates
A tougher immigration policy in Denmark has had the exact opposite effect of what it intended to have, a new analysis shows.
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Gathering around the kitchen table
The huge increase in remote work during the pandemic became a challenge for families where several people needed a workplace or place to study at home. Surprisingly, the length of people’s ordinary commute and the size of their homes are not factors that impact much on their desire to work from home. Something else means…
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The Swedish model entering a new era: more power to central organisations
It has been described as a victory for the Swedish model. Yet the employment act reform now being proposed by the Swedish government is in reality a structural shift where central labour market organisations will gain greater power at the expense of their affiliated unions. It also changes the division of responsibilities between the state…
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Many Norwegian nurses are planning their escape
Heavy workloads, poor working conditions, low pay and a feeling of not being appreciated means seven in ten nurses in Norway have considered leaving over the past 12 months.
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Will Sweden’s new Employment Act fall foul of government crisis?
In early June the Swedish government presented its contribution to a reform of the Employment Act and added 11 billion kronor a year to cover retraining and studies. Then the government crisis happened and the question now is what will become of the difficult labour protection issue.
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