Work Environment

  • The labyrinth of maternity leave benefits

    For the past two years in a row, the UN Development Programme has awarded Norway the best place to live in the world based on its quality of life index. With 10-12 months paid maternity leave, free prenatal care and delivery, and extra child care benefits once the baby is born, who could argue.

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    The labyrinth of maternity leave benefits

  • Well-being at work

    Nordic efforts to improve working environments are now beginning to show results. Tarja Filatov, Finland’s Minister of Labour, has brought the attention of the Nordic Council to the economic significance that a good working environment can have for businesses and the national economy.

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  • Norwegian partnership for an inclusive workplace

    An “intention agreement for an inclusive workplace” was reached between the government and the Norwegian social partners at the beginning of October. Over the next four years, the parties will work actively towards reducing absenteeism by 20 %, getting more disabled people into work and encouraging people to stay working for longer. The agreement will…

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