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Foreign students to work

23.02.2017

Approximately 20.000 foreign degree students study in Finland, out of whom approximately 2.800 graduate annually. Out of this, only 45,5% become employed in Finland after one year of their graduation. A year is a short period to consider however, and findings from for example Denmark show, that this percentage drops significantly over an extended period…

Open you eyes = Integral Intercultural Impediments

15.11.2016

The above term came about when I was pondering my presentation for the Esimies&Henkilöstö (Supervisor&Staff) 2016 conference. The subject was the importance of cultural training for the success of a multicultural work community. A multicultural work community is undoubtedly a significant success factor for organizations. These organizations often need guidance, tutoring, or coaching – whatever…

Good neighbors: Finland and Norway

02.05.2016

Finland and Norway, two countries with similar but distinct histories and personalities. Fought over by others in the past and admired by many today, although the countries have similarities, there are also subtle differences. Out of all the Nordic people, Finns and Norwegians are perhaps the most alike in our methods of communication. “Norwegians are…

Good neighbors: Finland/Denmark

31.03.2016

Finland and Denmark, two countries very similar in population, but with vast differences in size. Just like the countries have similarities and differences, so do the people and the cultures. Søren Sørensen and Jaana Aalto-Sørensen are a Danish-Finnish couple who personify and open the dynamic of the two countries. Already when we start, the spirit…

Good neighbors: Finland and Sweden

12.02.2016

For many Finnish companies, Sweden is a natural first step on the road to internationalization. It is geographically close, the culture and customs are very similar, the language barrier is low or non-existent, and moving from one country to the other is easy. However, there are differences between the countries in both working practices and…