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Finnish society places value on family time and inclusivity
A man, a baby, a woman and a small child are on a ferry dock on a summer day.
Life & societyFamily

Finnish society places value on family time and inclusivity

The significance that Finnish people attach to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day may reflect something that goes beyond the holidays themselves. It may be indicative of the way Finland, as a society, views and supports parents and families.

Tagged in EqualityFamilyFinlandFinnishnessLifestyleSocietyWellbeingWork
How a Finnish fish market stays afloat when Russian customers must stay home
A shelf full of trout caviar in jars with a label that says “Disas”
Life & societyBusiness

How a Finnish fish market stays afloat when Russian customers must stay home

Some eastern Finnish merchants normally get most of their income from Russian cross-border shoppers. To see how businesses are coping with the coronavirus situation, we visit a fish market where the parking lot is empty but the boss is already focusing on the future.

Tagged in BusinessTravelWork
Facts and feelings: Do taxes make Finnish people happy?
A happy mother and child buying strawberries in a supermarket
Life & societySociety

Facts and feelings: Do taxes make Finnish people happy?

What comes to mind when you consider Finland and taxes? What do Finnish people think about taxes? What are the facts? And what do the Finns get in exchange for their tax payments?

Tagged in EconomyEducationEqualityFinlandFinnishnessHealthLifestyleSocietyWork
“Only in Finland”: A story of banknotes, post-it notes and social media posts
Close-up of a five-euro bill and post-it notes on a table.
Life & societyEquality

“Only in Finland”: A story of banknotes, post-it notes and social media posts

What happens when a cleaner in a Finnish office building finds five euros on the floor?

Tagged in BusinessEqualityFinnishnessFunLifestyleWork
Helsinki named best city for work-life balance
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Life & societyWebpick

Helsinki named best city for work-life balance

The 2019 Work-Life Balance Index has listed Helsinki as the best city for work-life balance among 40 of the world’s most attractive cities.

Tagged in HealthHelsinkiLifestyleUrbanWebpickWork
Finland’s basic-income experiment stays right on course
Life & societySocial innovations

Finland’s basic-income experiment stays right on course

There’s no telling what the future will bring, but Finland’s two-year basic-income experiment continues until December 31, 2018, just as planned.

Tagged in EconomySocial innovationsSocial securityWellbeingWork
Finland’s basic income may boost motivation to accept work
Life & societySociety

Finland’s basic income may boost motivation to accept work

Finland’s basic-income experiment runs from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018. A basic income is not a cure-all, but for 30–40-somethings with short-term employment contracts, it seems to be a perfect fit.

Tagged in EconomySocial innovationsSocial securitySocietyThisisFINLAND MagazineWellbeingWork
Finnish basic income facilitates dream job and volunteer work
Life & societySociety

Finnish basic income facilitates dream job and volunteer work

We talk to one participant in Finland’s two-year basic-income trial, which continues through December 31, 2018 with results and analysis available in 2019. Does the extra income actually help people secure employment?

Tagged in EconomySocial innovationsSocial securitySocietyThisisFINLAND MagazineWellbeingWork

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