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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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Overtime pay for part-time workers remains a difficult issue in Norway
In Norway, the question of overtime pay for part-time employees working additional hours is far from solved, unlike in Sweden and Denmark. A working group has now been given the difficult task of coming up with proposed solutions.
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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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Nordic culture exercise its resilience on fortress island of Suomenlinna
On the Suomenlinna island outside Helsinki, Nordic artists, culture workers and institutions meet as resources dwindle and working conditions get harder. Despite budget cuts, cooperation is growing, as is a shared conviction that culture is not a luxury but part of the Nordic region’s resilience. Suomenlinna’s role as a fortress is relevant again.
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