Nordic Labour Journal
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Nordic Labour Journal specialise in publishing articles about working life from a Nordic perspetive.
The Nordic Labour Journal is published by the Work Research Institute at OsloMet on commission from the Nordic Council of Ministers.
The Nordic Labour Journal is published by the Work Research Institute at OsloMet on commission from the Nordic Council of Ministers.
Despite #MeToo and more openness around sexual harassment, one in three women in Iceland tell a comprehensive study the have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. Unions are working to keep the conversation alive.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Despite #MeToo and more openness around sexual harassment, one in three women in Iceland tell a comprehensive study the have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. Unions are working to keep the conversation alive.
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When Finland joined the EU, apple growers in Åland thought it was the beginning of the end. It would be the exact opposite. More farmers grow more apples, and sales are record high.
Natalia Shatylo is one of many from Ukraine and Lithuania who works at the farms in Åland.
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Natalia Shatylo is one of many from Ukraine and Lithuania who works at the farms in Åland.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM
When Finland joined the EU, apple growers in Åland thought it was the beginning of the end. It would be the exact opposite. More farmers grow more apples, and sales are record high.
Natalia Shatylo is one of many from Ukraine and Lithuania who works at the farms in Åland.
bit.ly/3WWbis3
Natalia Shatylo is one of many from Ukraine and Lithuania who works at the farms in Åland.
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Women are twice as likely as men to take sick leave due to stress-related mental ill health, especially those working in the health sector, education and care. The trend appears difficult to reverse.
Read "The severe cost of Sweden’s record mental health sick-leave figures"
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Read "The severe cost of Sweden’s record mental health sick-leave figures"
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November 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Women are twice as likely as men to take sick leave due to stress-related mental ill health, especially those working in the health sector, education and care. The trend appears difficult to reverse.
Read "The severe cost of Sweden’s record mental health sick-leave figures"
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Read "The severe cost of Sweden’s record mental health sick-leave figures"
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In many occupations, people can work anywhere and at any time. But digitalisation can also create pressure to always work everywhere. That is not healthy.
Story by Kerstin Ahlberg, editor EU & Labour Law, about negative effects of the “always-on” work culture.
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#workingenvironment
Story by Kerstin Ahlberg, editor EU & Labour Law, about negative effects of the “always-on” work culture.
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#workingenvironment
November 6, 2025 at 8:37 AM
In many occupations, people can work anywhere and at any time. But digitalisation can also create pressure to always work everywhere. That is not healthy.
Story by Kerstin Ahlberg, editor EU & Labour Law, about negative effects of the “always-on” work culture.
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#workingenvironment
Story by Kerstin Ahlberg, editor EU & Labour Law, about negative effects of the “always-on” work culture.
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#workingenvironment
They really want to, but leaders struggle to provide a better working environment for their employees. That is the conclusion in a report from the Institute for Stress Medicine in Sweden.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:04 AM
They really want to, but leaders struggle to provide a better working environment for their employees. That is the conclusion in a report from the Institute for Stress Medicine in Sweden.
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Like hitting a brick wall. That was what it felt like for the 53-year-old to quit work without having another one lined up. The experience also led to curiosity that again led to a book called “Age anxiety – why work until you’re 70 if nobody wants us after we’re 50?”
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October 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Like hitting a brick wall. That was what it felt like for the 53-year-old to quit work without having another one lined up. The experience also led to curiosity that again led to a book called “Age anxiety – why work until you’re 70 if nobody wants us after we’re 50?”
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Recommend reading: “The baby box for all – a proud tradition from when Finland was poor” by Bengt Östling (text) and Cata Portin (photo).
They met the parents Anna and Daniel Nord and talk about how to combine parenthood and working life.
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They met the parents Anna and Daniel Nord and talk about how to combine parenthood and working life.
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October 16, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Recommend reading: “The baby box for all – a proud tradition from when Finland was poor” by Bengt Östling (text) and Cata Portin (photo).
They met the parents Anna and Daniel Nord and talk about how to combine parenthood and working life.
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They met the parents Anna and Daniel Nord and talk about how to combine parenthood and working life.
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Is it possible to develop a joint Nordic model in the fight against labour market crime? Feel free to learn from Finland, says Natalia Ollus, director of #HEUNI in Helsinki.
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#labourcrime #nordics #INTEGRATE #fafo #NIVA
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October 14, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Is it possible to develop a joint Nordic model in the fight against labour market crime? Feel free to learn from Finland, says Natalia Ollus, director of #HEUNI in Helsinki.
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Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter!
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#labourcrime #nordics #INTEGRATE #fafo #NIVA
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Danish companies have gained easier access to foreign labour, as long as they are paid collectively agreed wages.
This is the content of a new Danish business agreement that the government will implement on 1 January 2026.
The social partners are delighted.
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#nordic #labourcrime
This is the content of a new Danish business agreement that the government will implement on 1 January 2026.
The social partners are delighted.
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#nordic #labourcrime
October 6, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Danish companies have gained easier access to foreign labour, as long as they are paid collectively agreed wages.
This is the content of a new Danish business agreement that the government will implement on 1 January 2026.
The social partners are delighted.
bit.ly/4o4jF02
#nordic #labourcrime
This is the content of a new Danish business agreement that the government will implement on 1 January 2026.
The social partners are delighted.
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#nordic #labourcrime
Labour market and welfare crime costs the Swedish society billions every year.
“When cheating and exploitation become widespread and normalised, it doesn’t just impact individuals and vulnerable groups, but the trust we have in the system”, says Amir Rostami.
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#nordic #labourcrime
“When cheating and exploitation become widespread and normalised, it doesn’t just impact individuals and vulnerable groups, but the trust we have in the system”, says Amir Rostami.
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#nordic #labourcrime
September 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Labour market and welfare crime costs the Swedish society billions every year.
“When cheating and exploitation become widespread and normalised, it doesn’t just impact individuals and vulnerable groups, but the trust we have in the system”, says Amir Rostami.
bit.ly/48Icmqv
#nordic #labourcrime
“When cheating and exploitation become widespread and normalised, it doesn’t just impact individuals and vulnerable groups, but the trust we have in the system”, says Amir Rostami.
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#nordic #labourcrime
“We work hard, pay our taxes, but are not treated like humans”. This anonymous note triggered a thorough investigation into labour market crime in Iceland and focused the minds of employers, unions and the government.
New theme: Labour crime
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New theme: Labour crime
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September 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
“We work hard, pay our taxes, but are not treated like humans”. This anonymous note triggered a thorough investigation into labour market crime in Iceland and focused the minds of employers, unions and the government.
New theme: Labour crime
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New theme: Labour crime
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Are Norwegian hospitals ready for a major crisis? Senior consultants at one of Norway’s largest hospitals argue the health service is often overlooked in discussions about total preparedness. #nordics #hospitals #preparedness
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September 23, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Are Norwegian hospitals ready for a major crisis? Senior consultants at one of Norway’s largest hospitals argue the health service is often overlooked in discussions about total preparedness. #nordics #hospitals #preparedness
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Mental health issues are among the leading causes of sickness absence.
The Nordic-Baltic project MentalHealthMatters has now launched a “first aid kit” filled with measures to improve employee well-being.
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The Nordic-Baltic project MentalHealthMatters has now launched a “first aid kit” filled with measures to improve employee well-being.
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September 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Mental health issues are among the leading causes of sickness absence.
The Nordic-Baltic project MentalHealthMatters has now launched a “first aid kit” filled with measures to improve employee well-being.
bit.ly/4nC3lDE
The Nordic-Baltic project MentalHealthMatters has now launched a “first aid kit” filled with measures to improve employee well-being.
bit.ly/4nC3lDE
The Danish transport sector want to see a plan – before infrastructure becomes an issue of life or death.
Read the article by Marie Preisler.
Theme in Nordic Labour Journal: Preparedness in uncertain times
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#preperedness #nordic #danmark #transport
Read the article by Marie Preisler.
Theme in Nordic Labour Journal: Preparedness in uncertain times
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#preperedness #nordic #danmark #transport
September 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The Danish transport sector want to see a plan – before infrastructure becomes an issue of life or death.
Read the article by Marie Preisler.
Theme in Nordic Labour Journal: Preparedness in uncertain times
bit.ly/3K5bBO8
#preperedness #nordic #danmark #transport
Read the article by Marie Preisler.
Theme in Nordic Labour Journal: Preparedness in uncertain times
bit.ly/3K5bBO8
#preperedness #nordic #danmark #transport
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September 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Loved by many. Of no interest to others. Regardless, the Swedish public library is a socially vital institution which must be able to carry out its various functions even in times of crisis or war.
Read Fayme Alms interesting article: "Swedish public libraries’ role in a crisis"
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Read Fayme Alms interesting article: "Swedish public libraries’ role in a crisis"
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September 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Loved by many. Of no interest to others. Regardless, the Swedish public library is a socially vital institution which must be able to carry out its various functions even in times of crisis or war.
Read Fayme Alms interesting article: "Swedish public libraries’ role in a crisis"
bit.ly/4612B57
Read Fayme Alms interesting article: "Swedish public libraries’ role in a crisis"
bit.ly/4612B57
The Nordic region needs labour, but how do we make sure foreign workers are not being exploited?
Key players have met in Helsinki to strengthen Nordic and Baltic cooperation against labour crime.
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Key players have met in Helsinki to strengthen Nordic and Baltic cooperation against labour crime.
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September 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The Nordic region needs labour, but how do we make sure foreign workers are not being exploited?
Key players have met in Helsinki to strengthen Nordic and Baltic cooperation against labour crime.
bit.ly/4no5liM
Key players have met in Helsinki to strengthen Nordic and Baltic cooperation against labour crime.
bit.ly/4no5liM
Finland has been engaged in emergency preparedness since the 1940s and World War II, and crisis stockpiling never ceased. Today, Finland is more than happy to serve as a model for preparedness, supply stockpiling and civil protection.
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#nordic #preparedness
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#nordic #preparedness
September 4, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Finland has been engaged in emergency preparedness since the 1940s and World War II, and crisis stockpiling never ceased. Today, Finland is more than happy to serve as a model for preparedness, supply stockpiling and civil protection.
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#nordic #preparedness
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#nordic #preparedness
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Happy reading, Line Scheistrøen, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We have new websites!
You can read us on large, medium, and small screens!
We simply work on all platforms - anytime, anywhere.
Where can you find us? www.nordiclabourjournal.com
By the way: Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter!
Happy reading, Line Scheistrøen, Editor-in-Chief
You can read us on large, medium, and small screens!
We simply work on all platforms - anytime, anywhere.
Where can you find us? www.nordiclabourjournal.com
By the way: Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter!
Happy reading, Line Scheistrøen, Editor-in-Chief