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

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" bit.ly/47NvyRE

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. bit.ly/4hLosSl #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. bit.ly/4qF8ltl

A freshly brewed newsletter from the Nordic Labour Journal ang Arbeidsliv i Norden is on its way to inboxes across the Nordic region – and the rest of the world. This issue focuses on the topic of the psychosocial work environment. bit.ly/3X2S83C Not a subscriber yet? Sign up here: bit.ly/4nOK6Yb

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?” bit.ly/4oC0Ots

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. bit.ly/47y6ez9 Sign up for our newsletter: bit.ly/4nOK6Yb

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. bit.ly/43iwbRE Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter! bit.ly/4nOK6Yb #labourcrime #nordics #INTEGRATE #fafo #NIVA

With the growing spread and complexity of labour market crime comes new challenges. This requires different agencies to coordinate their activities and refine their methods. Read the story “The fight for a fair labour market”, by Fayme Alm in our theme “Labour crime”. bit.ly/4nEk9u1

Despite more equal parental leave arrangements in the Nordic countries, it is still mothers who take the largest share of the leave. “Quotas motivate parents to take parental leave, but jobs and economic concerns have an impact on who takes the leave,” says Ásdís A. Arnalds. bit.ly/3VPzqMu

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

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

“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 bit.ly/3KjBARY

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 bit.ly/3W0YhNh

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 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

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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" bit.ly/4612B57

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

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

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. bit.ly/4g7Vmf6 #nordic #preparedness

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