Discrimination in Finnish labor market : Perspective of Foreign Residents
Shofiullah, Muhammad (2017)
Shofiullah, Muhammad
Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu
2017
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2017052710608
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2017052710608
Tiivistelmä
Finland is a small and developed country. Recently it has been praised around the world for its outstanding performances on many areas like education, good governance, freedom of press, and progressive social life. By contrast, over the years Finland has been accused of treating foreigners unfairly in the labor market as well. This study is conducted to examine the accusation. Previous scientific studies and primary data has been used for the study.
One of the most challenging issues for Finland, as spotted in Finnish demographics is aging population. This will result labor shortage in the Finnish labor market in the future. Foreign labor force could be a good solution to the labor shortage. However, the Finnish labor market is not prepared to treat foreigners in fair manner. Despite the decrease of total number of discrimination in the Finnish labor market in recent years, discrimination against foreigners at the work place has increased. In the recruitment process, non-Finnish job seekers have regularly experienced unequal behavior on numerous occasions. The reasons for inequality in labor market against ethnic groups are many. Some of the reasons observed are language skills, prejudices and stereotypes. Solving the discrimination problem in the labor market requires involvement of all parties. Employers, employees, government and media all need to come together to create a discrimination free work place for everyone.
One of the most challenging issues for Finland, as spotted in Finnish demographics is aging population. This will result labor shortage in the Finnish labor market in the future. Foreign labor force could be a good solution to the labor shortage. However, the Finnish labor market is not prepared to treat foreigners in fair manner. Despite the decrease of total number of discrimination in the Finnish labor market in recent years, discrimination against foreigners at the work place has increased. In the recruitment process, non-Finnish job seekers have regularly experienced unequal behavior on numerous occasions. The reasons for inequality in labor market against ethnic groups are many. Some of the reasons observed are language skills, prejudices and stereotypes. Solving the discrimination problem in the labor market requires involvement of all parties. Employers, employees, government and media all need to come together to create a discrimination free work place for everyone.