Economy is an interesting topic, and when it comes to public economy, everyone, and I do mean everyone, seems to have an opinion of how the government money should be used. The current moment is alarming. Governments in Europe are taking more and more debt in order to keep public services ... Views: 1011
The requirements of working life (in Finnish, työelämä) have changed drastically over the last twenty years. Previously long term engagement with one employee was valued and supported by the employee and employer; nowadays knowhow and continuous development at work are preferred. This change in ... Views: 979
The police of Finland has started new campaign named “gray economy – black future” that encourages young people to reflect on the gray economy and its impact on their lives. The campaign aims to make it clear that each of us is the right person to combat against the gray economy. Finnish trade ... Views: 1151
According to the study of Jyty, the federation of public and private sector employees representing officers (in Finnish, toimihenkilö) and employees at the service of municipalities and the church, a large part of the Finnish population is willing to increase municipal charges for persons with ... Views: 980
Temporary work may give the possibility to do work which is customized according to the employee’s needs – but how many temporary workers really see this as an opportunity? A study by the Finnish Federation of Special Service and Clerical Employees ERTO, an organization for employees (in ... Views: 969
In work-life, the age discrimination of over 50 year old administrative and clerical employees (in Finnish toimihenkilö) is more common than is generally thought. This is revealed in a study that the Trade Union Pro, which is the union that represents employed workers in Finland. The study was ... Views: 1536
According to the study the Trade Union Pro, which represents employed workers in Finland, administrative and clerical employees (in Finnish: toimihenkilö) who are over 40 years old are facing serious problems in their re-employment. The study shows how the possibilities for unemployed ... Views: 1470