On this page, you will find all content related to the labour markets in the Nordic countries.
Participation Income: Lessons from Finland and beyond
- The Quick Read
Participation Income is an innovative model of social security which aims to tackle not only social problems but also the climate emergency.
'The Danish model' meets food delivery platforms
- Article
Most food delivery riders fall outside the scope of the ‘Danish model’, its comprehensive system of social welfare and the industrial relations model…
Unequal pay in Denmark: The impact of an outdated law
- Astrid Elkjær Sørensen
Danish nurses still receive 10-20% less in pay than male-dominated professions requiring a similar level of education. There are many contributing…
Denmark: Uncovering Nordic Collectivism with Cathie Jo Martin
- Cathie Jo Martin
Listen to a podcast on Denmark's collective mindset within education from an historical perspective.
An overview of population trends in the Nordic countries since the Second World War
- Byron J. Nordstrom
The Nordic countries have seen a number of important changes to their populations since the end of World War II. Perhaps most notable among these are…
Danish immigration policy, 1970-1992
- Astrid Elkjær Sørensen
In 1973, the Social Democrat government introduced an immediate stop to labour immigration because of growing unemployment. Immigration was, however,…
It's relational: Racial attitudes in Swedish welfare institutions
- Carolin Schütze
Racial bias of staff at welfare institutions can result in negative outcomes for minority clients. Staff are not only professionals, but also…
Emigration in the Nordics: an overview since 1800s
- Byron J. Nordstrom
Emigration has been a part of population mobility in the Nordic region for centuries. The numbers were generally very small until the mid-nineteenth…
Employer federations in the Nordics
- Byron J. Nordstrom
Along with their trade union counterparts, employer federations have been key players in the negotiation of nationwide agreements on wages and working…
Gender segregation in the Nordic labour market
- Astrid Elkjær Sørensen
Since the 1960s the Nordic countries have been renowned for their high level of gender equality as they have amongst the world’s highest employment…