Barriers To Employment For Vulnerable Groups In The Nordic Countries

Author : Højbjerre, Andreas,Kildahl Nielsen, Sarah,Jakobsen, Vibeke,Thuesen, Frederik,Lang Thomsen, Rasmus,Saikku, Peppi,Mesiäislehto, Merita,Korpi, Tomas,Lorentzen, Thomas,Celine Hardonk, Stefan
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789289375979

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Barriers to employment for vulnerable groups in the Nordic countries by Højbjerre, Andreas,Kildahl Nielsen, Sarah,Jakobsen, Vibeke,Thuesen, Frederik,Lang Thomsen, Rasmus,Saikku, Peppi,Mesiäislehto, Merita,Korpi, Tomas,Lorentzen, Thomas,Celine Hardonk, Stefan Pdf

Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2023-513/ This report is the second report in a research project examining how to increase labour market participation among vulnerable groups in the Nordic countries. In this report we develop a framework over employment barriers that vulnerable groups face in the nordic countries, based on an extensive targeted literature review. The purpose of the framework is twofold. First, we hope it can be a tool for practitioners to identify and address the broad range of barriers to employment that vulnerable groups potentially face. Second, the framework will be useful in future phases of this project, when we will operationalise and measure the prevalence of the barriers among vulnerable groups in the Nordic countries and analyse relevant and promising policies to help individuals with certain set of barriers.

Author : Andreas Højbjerre,Sarah Kildahl Scerdocz Nielsen,Vibeke Jakobsen,Frederik Thuesen,Rasmus Lang Thomsen,Peppi Saikku,Merita Mesiäislehto,Tomas Korpi,Thomas Lorentzen,Stefan Celine Hardonk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9289375981

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Barriers to Employment for Vulnerable Groups in the Nordic Countries by Andreas Højbjerre,Sarah Kildahl Scerdocz Nielsen,Vibeke Jakobsen,Frederik Thuesen,Rasmus Lang Thomsen,Peppi Saikku,Merita Mesiäislehto,Tomas Korpi,Thomas Lorentzen,Stefan Celine Hardonk Pdf

Author : Højbjerre, Andreas,Jakobsen, Vibeke,Thuesen, Frederik,Lang Thomsen, Rasmus,Stubkjær, Line
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789289377133

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A Multi­tude of barriers by Højbjerre, Andreas,Jakobsen, Vibeke,Thuesen, Frederik,Lang Thomsen, Rasmus,Stubkjær, Line Pdf

Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2023-538/ This report is the third in a research project examining how to increase labour market participation among vulnerable groups in the Nordic countries. The purpose of this report is partly to deepen our understanding of the prevalence of employment barriers among vulnerable groups and partly to group these individuals according to the employment barriers they face. In the report we show that: 1. Individuals with no or weak labour market attachment typically face a complex set of employment barriers. 2. It is possible to group the vulnerable individuals in the Nordic countries into 8 distinct data-driven target groups that share similar employment barriers. 3. Traditional demographic target groups (i.e., young people, seniors, etc.) share common barriers, which challenge their distinct categorisation. These empirical findings demonstrate that future employment policies may derive greater benefits by focusing on the specific employment barriers faced by individuals rather than relying on broad demographic categories as a shorthand for the unique challenges experienced by individuals.

Author : Rune Halvorsen,Bjørn Hvinden
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789289338707

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New Policies to Promote Youth Inclusion by Rune Halvorsen,Bjørn Hvinden Pdf

This report examines changes over time among young adults who have experienced particular difficulties in achieving and retaining paid work in the ordinary labour market: youth with family background from non-Nordic countries and youth with disabilities in the Nordic countries. The report identifies processes and mechanisms enabling or preventing the labour market prospects of the two youth groups. The report focuses on policy measures aiming at tackling demand-side barriers to employment for the two youth groups. While available data have not made it possible to determine robust evidence of an effect (positive or negative) of the social regulation policies for the employment of vulnerable youth groups in statistical terms, the report identifies processes and mechanisms through which social regulation policies make a difference.

Author : Jakobsen, Vibeke,Thuesen, Frederik,Højbjerre, Andreas,Kildahl Scerdocz Nielsen, Sarah,Lang Thomsen, Rasmus
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023-02-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789289375092

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Labour market attachment in the Nordic countries by Jakobsen, Vibeke,Thuesen, Frederik,Højbjerre, Andreas,Kildahl Scerdocz Nielsen, Sarah,Lang Thomsen, Rasmus Pdf

Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2023-501/ This research report is part of a project examining how to increase labour force participation among vulnerable groups (young people, seniors, immigrants, and disabled people) in the Nordic countries. The purpose of this report is to provide a description of the vulnerable groups in the Nordic labour markets and analyse differences in labour force participation among these groups. We find that no country outshines all the others regarding labour force participation for these vulnerable groups. This highlights the fact that cross-country learning and collaboration can be fruitful in the future. In the forthcoming phases of this project, we will identify relevant barriers that lead to labour market exclusion and develop a method to group people, according to these barriers. The aim is to formulate policy recommendations to improve the labour market attachment among vulnerable groups.

Author : Rune Halvorsen,Bjørn Hvinden
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781783476008

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Youth, Diversity and Employment by Rune Halvorsen,Bjørn Hvinden Pdf

Including youth in the labour market is a major challenge facing many European countries. This book examines the transitions from education to employment with a focus on Nordic youth in the broader European context. The book combines insights from the social sciences and law by linking the challenges facing young people in general and the more specific barriers facing the more vulnerable groups of young people. Youth, Diversity and Employment provides original insights on the interdependencies or interaction between redistributive and regulatory social policies.

Author : Anja Weber Stendal,Lisbeth Mørk Iversen
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789289360982

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Employment and traumatised refugees by Anja Weber Stendal,Lisbeth Mørk Iversen Pdf

This report presents the results of a study of effective employment initiatives for refugees and reunited refugee family members who are psychologically vulnerable, have symptoms of trauma or are traumatised. The study consists of a literature study and an exploratory investigation of existing practices for the target group in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. The study shows that the knowledge base about effective employment initiatives for the target group is currently limited. Nevertheless, several best practices are identified that have a good probability of showing positive employment outcomes for the target group. The report presents the existing knowledge base in the litterature, detailed description of best practices and it identifies key prerequisites in creating effective employment initiatives for the target group.

Author : Nordic Council of Ministers
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789289325516

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Young People on the Edge (summary) by Nordic Council of Ministers Pdf

The unemployment among young people is considerably higher than the overall unemployment in the Nordic region. A growing group of young people in the Nordic countries are at a great risk of permanent exclusion with regard to working life and society, perhaps for much of their adult lives. Unemployment among young people is a permanent structural problem, but it has increased as a result of the global economic crisis. The Nordic Council of Ministers has asked the Nordic Centre for Welfare and Social Issues to analyse, how one in the Nordic region most effectively can contribute to increased inclusion of vulnerable people in the labour market. The report Young people on the edge (summary) - Labour market inclusion of vulnerable youth is a result of this work.

Author : Berlina, Anna,Cavicchia, Rebecca
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789289377454

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Employers’ perspectives on hiring immigrants by Berlina, Anna,Cavicchia, Rebecca Pdf

Available online: https://pub.norden.org/nord2023-043/ The Nordic countries are facing labour shortages. Yet, integrating migrants into the labour market remains a challenge, especially for non-EU-born citizens and refugee women. Employers play a central role in supporting integration. This report explores Nordic employers' perceptions of hiring low-skilled migrants. It highlights motivations, benefits, and challenges based on literature and interviews.The employers in this study believe long-term advantages outweigh initial challenges. Benefits include access to a larger labour pool, and improved public image. Common challenges are legal hurdles, communication challenges and limited language skills.The study finds that reducing language requirements and collaborating with the public sector, NGOs and staffing agencies are effective strategies. And while wage subsidies positively impact employment, the awareness among employers is limited.

Author : Lena Nekby
Publisher : UN
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : OSU:32435078645470

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Active Labor Market Programs for the Integration of Youths and Immigrants Into the Labor Market by Lena Nekby Pdf

This study's purpose is to survey the evaluation literature on active labor market programs (ALMPs) in the Nordic countries which have relatively long tradition in those practices. It provides a general overview of the success and failure of different types of ALPMs as well as a more detailed account of the Nordic experience with targeted programs towards vulnerable groups such as unemployed youth and immigrants

Author : Sánchez Gassen, Nora,Penje, Oskar,Bratsberg, Bernt,Raaum, Oddbjörn,Roed, Knut,Skedinger, Per,Åslund, Olof
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789289370936

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Integrating Immigrants into the Nordic Labour Markets: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by Sánchez Gassen, Nora,Penje, Oskar,Bratsberg, Bernt,Raaum, Oddbjörn,Roed, Knut,Skedinger, Per,Åslund, Olof Pdf

Available online: https://pub.norden.org/nord2021-050/ Nordic countries have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, which has taken a substantial toll on economic growth and employment level. Immigrants may have been disproportionately affected, even though Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden already face serious challenges in integrating immigrants into their labour markets for several years. This report aims to make a contribution to further research into the consequences of the pandemic.

Author : Jon Erik Dølvik,Johan Røed Steen
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789289359085

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The Nordic future of work: by Jon Erik Dølvik,Johan Røed Steen Pdf

The Nordic future of workHow will work and working life in the Nordic countries change in the future? This is the question to be addressed in the project The Future of Work: Opportunities and Challenges for the Nordic Models. This initial report describes the main drivers and trends expected to shape the future of work. It also reviews the main distinctions of the Nordic model and recent developments in Nordic working lives, pointing towards the kind of challenges the future of work may pose to the Nordic models. Too often, debates about the future narrowly focus on changes in technology. This report draws attention to the broader drivers and political-institutional frameworks influencing working life developments, aiming to spur debate about how the interaction of changes in demography, climate, globalization and digital technologies may influence Nordic working lives in the coming decades.

Author : Hanvold, TN,Kines, P,Nykänen, M,Ólafsdóttir, S,Thomée, S,Holte, KA,Vuori, J,Wærsted, M,Veiersted, KB
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789289344999

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Young workers and sustainable work life by Hanvold, TN,Kines, P,Nykänen, M,Ólafsdóttir, S,Thomée, S,Holte, KA,Vuori, J,Wærsted, M,Veiersted, KB Pdf

A sustainable working life that prevents work-related health problems and facilitate inclusion of young workers is vital to ensure the health, safety and work participation among young workers in the Nordic countries. This report provides Nordic statistics, scientific knowledge and discussions on how to achieve a sustainable work life for young workers in the Nordic countries. Under the Swedish presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2013, the focus was on youth and young workers' working conditions. As part of this focus, the Nordic Council of Ministers commissioned this report. The report shows that an inter-disciplinary and comprehensive approach is essential to ensure a sustainable work life among young workers. Six characteristics are emphasized as important: the characteristics of the worker, the workplace, the work task, the employment, the education and the youth.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264608245

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Nordic Lessons for an Inclusive Recovery? Responses to the Impact of COVID-19 on the Labour Market by OECD Pdf

This report examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nordic labour markets and the associated policy responses undertaken in the areas of unemployment benefits, job retention schemes, active labour market policies and skill development policies. The report discusses the details of these policy measures across Nordic countries and draws out the main lessons learned from their response to the crisis.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264088856

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Sickness, Disability and Work: Breaking the Barriers A Synthesis of Findings across OECD Countries by OECD Pdf

Too many workers leave the labour market permanently due to health problems or disability, and too few people with reduced work capacity manage to remain in employment. This is a social and economic tragedy common to virtually all OECD countries. It ...