Decrease in unemployed jobseekers in October
A total of 230,100 unemployed jobseekers were registered at the Employment and Economic Development Offices at the end of October. This was 42,400 fewer than a year earlier. The number of unemployed jobseekers was down by 1,900 from the previous month. These figures are from the Employment Bulletin of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
Assessment of the grounds for dismissal should observe the number of employees in an enterprise
On 8 November, the Finnish Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Employment Contracts Act with regard to the section on termination grounds related to the employee’s person. The amendment would take into consideration that small employers may have fewer resources to bear the consequences if an individual employee breaches or neglects his or her duties arising from the employment relationship.
Report calls for a major overhaul of the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings
The current Finnish Act on Co-operation within Undertakings aims to promote dialogue between employers and their employees. However, it is often seen merely as an act on terminating employment. A major overhaul of the Act is needed to ensure better dialogue and developing of practices at workplaces.
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Talent Boost The objective of the Government’s joint Talent Boost programme is to make Finland more attractive to international talents and to channel the expertise of international talents already in Finland to support growth, internationalisation and innovation in Finnish companies. -
Artificial intelligence programme Artificial intelligence (AI) already seems to be everywhere. But in the next few years it is expected to revolutionise transport, industry, healthcare and working life. Finland is already a leader in utilising AI, but how can we ensure it will remain so in the future, too? -
Key projects With its five strategic priorities in the Government Programme, Government is taking steps to follow through with essential reforms. The strategic objectives are materialised in the form of 26 key projects. -
Working Life 2020 project A large group of operators representing government organisations, employer and employee organisations, other organisations and companies are working together to improve the quality and productivity of Finnish working life. The goal is that working life in Finland will be the best in Europe by 2020.
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One of the main tasks of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is to create a solid basis for industrial and other business operations and in this way strengthen competitiveness and employment.
Government agencies, companies and funds of MEAE Group
The MEAE Group comprises seven government agencies, 15 Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment, 15 Employment and Economic Development Offices, six companies plus three funds.
