Barriers to labor market integration for skilled foreign workers in Finland
Bowen, Calista Whitney (2020)
Bowen, Calista Whitney
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020121327930
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020121327930
Tiivistelmä
The purpose of this study is to explore the barriers foreigners face when attempting to integrate into the Finnish labor market, in an attempt to answer the research question “What barriers prevent foreigners from successfully integrating into the Finnish labor market?”, based on the idea of labor market integration. The study is based on the idea that the barriers to labor market integration prevent and hamper skilled foreign workers from successfully integrating into the Finnish labor market.
Primary and secondary data was researched and analyzed using the primary research methodology of deductive reasoning. Several theories were utilized including Piore’s dual labor market theory, economic integration theory, human capital theory, four types of discrimination theory, and Hofstede’s cultural values and dimensions. Furthermore, information was gathered from literature related to the study.
As for the empirical section of the study, primary data was collected by a survey that was sent out online from September 29, 2020 until October 2, 2020. The survey was comprised of thirteen multiple choice questions and a final open-ended response form, or question fourteen. The survey had 212 participants in total.
The study results show that significant barriers such as residence permits, discrimination, social welfare, the language barrier, networking, and cultural differences prevent the skilled foreign population from successfully integrating into the Finnish labor market. Development ideas are presented based on the findings of the study. Further study is needed to encompass the labor market integration in relativity to each demographic section, along with industry-specific segments.
Primary and secondary data was researched and analyzed using the primary research methodology of deductive reasoning. Several theories were utilized including Piore’s dual labor market theory, economic integration theory, human capital theory, four types of discrimination theory, and Hofstede’s cultural values and dimensions. Furthermore, information was gathered from literature related to the study.
As for the empirical section of the study, primary data was collected by a survey that was sent out online from September 29, 2020 until October 2, 2020. The survey was comprised of thirteen multiple choice questions and a final open-ended response form, or question fourteen. The survey had 212 participants in total.
The study results show that significant barriers such as residence permits, discrimination, social welfare, the language barrier, networking, and cultural differences prevent the skilled foreign population from successfully integrating into the Finnish labor market. Development ideas are presented based on the findings of the study. Further study is needed to encompass the labor market integration in relativity to each demographic section, along with industry-specific segments.