Work

Finland

2018 ended with a decrease in unemployed jobseekers in Finland

The Nomad Today 1/24/19

The number of unfilled vacancies at Employment and Economic Development Offices in December amounted to 89,600, which was 11,200 more than a year ago

Finland

Foreign workers will qualify for Kela benefits if they earn at least 696.60 euros per month

The Nomad Today 1/15/19

The Finnish Parliament has passed a law that introduces changes in the rights of people who come to Finland for work reasons and also those of people who leave the country

Finland

Wages and salaries grew by 6.3% year-on-year in November

The Nomad Today 1/11/19

In sectors like private health and social work, construction and other services the wages and salaries sum increased faster than the whole economy.

Finland

Finnish trade unions claim that activation model only serves to cut unemployment benefits

The Nomad Today 1/9/19

A survey conducted by the Central Organisation of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) concludes that only 30% of the unemployed people have been able to meet the criteria to get the benefit uncut.

Finland

Are you a specialist willing to work in Finland? Learn how to get your residence permit

The Nomad Today 1/7/19

Specialists can work for three months without the need for a residence permit. And if their work is extended beyond that time, the processing time of permits for them is relatively short (only one…

Finland

8 legal changes that may affect you in 2019 if you are a foreigner

The Nomad Today 1/6/19

The new year brings with it a series of legal and administrative changes that affect foreigners in different ways: residence permit conditions and fees, deportation procedures, voluntary…

Finland

Finland further hinders the requirements to obtain a residence permit as a specialist worker

The Nomad Today 1/4/19

Starting from 7 January 2019, daily allowances and other benefits compensating for expenses are not counted towards specialists’ salaries.

Finland

I am married to a Finn or another EU resident, how do I get a residence card?

The Nomad Today 12/26/18

If you are the spouse or a cohabiting partner , a child, an ascendant or other relative of an EU citizen you can get a residence card and start working immediately after your arrival in Finland.

Finland

Job seekers allowed to study without losing unemployment benefits

The Nomad Today 12/20/18

The Finnish Government has approved an amendment to the Unemployment Security Act, extending the possibilities of unemployed job seekers to pursue studies without losing their eligibility for…

Finland

Foreign companies increase their business and job creation

The Nomad Today 12/18/18

The number of persons employed by foreign enterprises increased "slightly" up to 254,980 people, according to the last figures published by Statistics Finland.

Finland

Cases in which it is allowed to work without a residence permit in Finland

The Nomad Today 12/17/18

Working in Finland even if you do not have a residence permit is possible in some cases, regardless of the country of origin.

Finland

Young men suffer much higher unemployment rates than women in all Finnish regions

The Nomad Today 12/17/18

The difference was biggest in South Karelia, where the unemployment rate of young men was 14 percentage points higher than that of women.

Finland

Finland faces problems to attract foreign high-skilled workers

The Nomad Today 12/12/18

The IMD World Talent Ranking 2018 shows that the country still lacks sufficient appeal to maintain an effective flow of talent.

Finland

Food Hygiene and Alcohol Proficiency, the passports to work in Finnish bars and restaurants

The Nomad Today 12/10/18

Anyone interested in working in the food industry, at restaurants or in food premises must have the basic formation on food hygiene to ensure safety. And to serve alcohol at bars, pubs or hotels…

Finland

“They kick me out of Finland because they think I came to work and not study”

The Nomad Today 12/4/18

She arrived in Finland in August 2014 with a student residence permit, but things did not go as planned and she was unable to fulfil the academic requirements to renew it. Now she is facing the…

Finland

Finland considered a safe and secure country for businesses

The Nomad Today 12/2/18

Respondents to the Made by Finland survey reported that companies could make better use of international talent. They also feel that Finnish language skills are given too much emphasis in…

Finland

Unemployment decreased by 26,000 people in October

The Nomad Today 12/2/18

The number of employed people was 43,000 higher in October 2018 than one year ago. The number of unemployed persons was 171,000, which was 26,000 lower than one year ago. The trend of the…

Finland

Family, work and education, the main reasons to settle in Finland

The Nomad Today 12/2/18

Finnish authorities issued 25.141 first residence permits to non-EU citizens in 2017, about 4.6 permits per thousand population.