Editorial
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It is about more than safety shoes and helmets
Everyone supports a good psychosocial work environment – in theory. But there is often a gap between lofty words on the intranet and everyday life in the office. Managers have good intentions, employees hope for the best, and the outcome often lands somewhere in between good intentions and meaningless feel-good initiatives.
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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.
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We adapt to be prepared
To adapt is never comfortable. We tend to prefer the status quo. But sometimes we have to, in order to be prepared for what is next. This time it is the turn of the Nordic Labour Journal. We hope you will enjoy our new website.
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When there are too many tourists for too little gain
A pilgrimage from Oslo to Trondheim’s Nidaros Cathedral became a reminder of the actual costs of tourism – to nature, hosts and local societies. As tourism continues to grow, we have to ask ourselves: What does it mean to be a good guest?
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When language and regulations create obstacles in the Nordics
Nordic freedom of movement is an ideal we like to highlight. Nevertheless, commuters and businesses face practical obstacles every day. Now, new measures are being implemented to remove them, while the Øresund Bridge celebrates 25 years as a symbol of one common region between two countries.
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Nordic municipalities hunting for solutions
What happens when the local school is in danger of closing down? When the municipality lacks people to fill vacancies in the health and social care sector? These are the challenges facing Nordic municipalities. How do we solve them?
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Gender equality in the Nordic region – where are we?
We have been writing about gender equality for decades. Boring? Absolutely not, because it is as relevant as ever. This year, the Nordic Labour Journal’s gender equality barometer shows the road to a gender-equal Nordic region is long. But this is about more than statistics and barometers – it is about individuals’ opportunities and choices.
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Do we listen enough to young voices?
What is it like to be young in the Nordic region today? We tell the story of young people on their way into working life and the story of some who need help to find their place in the community. Measures aimed at children and young people are high on the political agenda.
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Green goals in a grey world
Few organisations have goals as ambitious as the Nordic Council of Ministers. In a time when a certain resignation is spreading about whether the green transition will be possible, the Council of Ministers is still holding the flag high.
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Globalisation is slowing down
Globalisation is a powerful process impacting trade, migration patterns, and cultural influences. It cannot be stopped overnight, but now there are signs of globalisation slowing down.
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