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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.
10 minutes
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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.
5 minutes
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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.
8 minutes
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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.
2 minutes
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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.
1 minute
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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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The role of the lunch in working life: More than a meal
The lunch break is the highlight of the day at HTC Waterfront in Keilaniemi, Espoo. It is a social meeting place with hot food and lively conversations. At the same time, new studies point to a different trend: shorter and fewer lunch breaks in the Nordics.
8 minutes
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New job trend: More community-focused corporate events
Learning to know each other and building a workplace culture plays a much bigger role as companies bring employees together for parties, conferences and other events.
6 minutes
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Corporate sport in Norway encouraging an active working life
“We are about to become a sedentary and overweight population who spend too much time in front of a screen,” warns Karen Ellemann, Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers. Research shows that just a few minutes of activity during a working day means lower sickness absence, better work environments and increased well-being.
10 minutes
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Can kindness make Swedish workplaces safer?
Workplace safety culture requires more than technical barriers. Now Hövlighetsguiden – the Civility Guide – aims to help develop the organisational and social work environment. The method focuses on the group, not the individual, and is based on employees’ own perspectives and experiences.
7 minutes