1. Finnish working culture

2. Finnish working culture(1/4)
The Finnish working culture is based on equality
Highly valued terms:
1. Diligence
2. Individuality
3. Agreed schedules
4. Initiative

3. Finnish working culture(2/4)
The majority of employment contracts are
permanent, although short-term contracts are becoming
increasingly common
The share of part-time work remains less in Finland than
in other parts of Europe
Provisions of family leave and child day care support
enables women to actively participate in working life
and to enter into full-time employment

4. Finnish working culture(3/4)
NOTICE! Regular working hours are eight
hours per day and forty hours per week, with
two days' leave per calendar month worked

5. Finnish working culture(4/4)
Finland is a bilingual country (Finnish and Swedish)
Knowledge of at least the basics of the Finnish language is
required in practice at all workplaces
English is often the corporate language of the largest
organisations
The language level requirements are determined by the
employer

6. Finnish working culture/Conclusions(1/2)
Finns endeavor to make sensible use of their time
They follow timetables and other plans faithfully and
expect the same from others
Finns are careful and gather background information in
advance, but they make decisions quickly
Power and responsibility are flexibly distributed

7. Finnish working culture/Conclusions(2/2)
The Finnish way of thinking and working is very
consistent
In Finnish society all are treated equally
Power distances are low, the use of first names
universal, and men and women equal
There is a desire to solve conflicts by
negotiation, seeking a result that is the best possible
for all parties

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