Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) to discuss labour and skills shortages and promoting the employment of persons with disabilities
15.7.2024 10.06
The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) will meet in Brussels on 16 July 2024. The topics on the agenda include labour shortages and skills shortages in the EU, and promotion of the employment and social inclusion of persons with disabilities. Minister of Employment Arto Satonen will represent Finland at the meeting in Brussels.
Labour Force Barometer: Most of Finland suffers from labour market mismatch
29.11.2023 9.02
This autumn, the revised Labour Force Barometer focuses on the future prospects of the technology industry and the social welfare, health and wellbeing sectors. The greatest shortage of labour is in the health and social services sector, where skilled workers are needed for the care of older people, in particular. The outlook for the technology sector is expected to improve after next summer.
New studies provide data on promotion of international recruitment in health and social services sector
30.3.2023 13.22
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has commissioned two studies to support future decisions and measures to promote international recruitment in the healthcare and social welfare sector. The reports survey the experiences on international recruitment among healthcare and social welfare sector employers and those who have moved to Finland to work or study in the sector. The conclusion is that employees hired from abroad will be needed in great numbers in the next few years. With various means of support, the central government can help ensure that recruitment is successful.
Legislation to ease work-based immigration enters into force
16.2.2023 14.50
The amendments to the Aliens Act will streamline the application and decision-making process for work-based residence permits. The reform is part of a broader package that aims to reduce the average processing time of permits to a maximum of one month. The new provisions will increase the automation of the application process and introduce a certification for employers.
Government report outlines proposals to develop security of supply in the long term
15.9.2022 14.04
The operating environment, which has changed rapidly, requires a more comprehensive review of Finland’s security of supply and the development of the operational framework. The report on security of supply prepared by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment outlines the long-term development objectives for security of supply.
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