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A Nordic strategy for maintaining a supply of labour?
As with the rest of Europe, the labour force in the Nordic countries will change in the future. There is a great risk of a future lack of manpower. Therefore discussions will start between
politicians and the social partners regarding future manpower requirements. The challenge is to find strategies that cover future manpower needs, without renouncing fundamental value systems.
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Nordic PESs cooperate effectively - but continued obstacles to a true common labour market
«The public employment services (PESs) in the Nordic countries cooperate effectively when employers are looking for labour from neighbouring countries.
Contacts are made easily and trustfully, and are based on confidence and familiarity.
» So says international director Peter R. Myklebust, of the Norwegian Directorate of Labour.
Initiative to strengthen Nordic cooperation in the IT area
The Nordic countries cannot rest on their laurels just because they have had success with the new technology. If IT is to be accessible to all, a joint effort and cooperation between the Nordic countries is needed, says Lennart Daleus, leader of the Swedish Centre party and member of the European Committee of the Nordic Council.
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Fierce debate about Norwegian sickness benefit
The costs of sick pay and sickness pension in Norway have increased dramatically in recent years and correspond to half the income from the oil pumped out of the North Sea. This is worrying in consideration of not only the costs but also the drain on manpower.
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