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Inside Herizon where unemployment keeps disappearing
When I look at our data, I don’t see a market where “there are no jobs.”
Creating your own career luck might be easier than you think
Have you ever had a moment in your career or life in general, that didn’t seem like a big thing in the moment—but ended up being pivotal to the trajectory of your personal or career journey? What to expect from this article 1. This is not your typical career checklist. Instead of focusing on rigid plans or traditional advice, we'll explore how internal drivers, chance encounters, and personal presence can shape meaningful and fulfilling career journeys. 2. You’ll learn about three power
Why your AI content sucks, and how to bring back the human touch
Lately, I’ve noticed a change in content from companies I’ve been following for years. Usually, their content is insightful, witty, and feels like they were written just for me. But lately? It reads like it’s been churned out by ChatGPT after being prompted with “write a post about productivity tips”. Generic. Bland. Soulless. I unfollow immediately. Cause if I want generic tips, I might as well prompt ChatGPT myself. Here’s the thing: I know AI was involved in creating that content. And I’m
Finland’s skills shortage is a visibility problem, not just a talent problem
The hiring gap in Finland has less to do with qualifications and more to do with broken communication on both sides.
Hiring non-native workers is good business and here’s the data to prove it
Hiring non-native workers increases exports, product range, and market access. New ETLA data backs Herizon’s approach with hard evidence.
Teot syö kampanjoita aamupalaksi
This blog discusses a recent marketing campaign for immigration in Finland. Due to the campaign's nature and target audience, we publish this view point exceptionally in Finnish. Kampanjat on kivoja mutta nyt tarvitaan tekoja! On vaikea sanoa, milloin maahanmuuttajista olisi puhuttu yhtä paljon asiaa, kuin viime aikoina. Kaikenlaista ränttiä on riittänyt vuodesta toiseen, mutta vihdoin puhutaan siitä mistä pitääkin, eli miksi me ei selvitä ilman maahanmuuttajia, ja miten jokainen suomalainen h
Unlocking hidden potential: reimagining support for international talents in Finland
As an immigrant to Finland myself (now a naturalized Finn), I know first-hand how demotivating it can feel as a foreign talent searching for work. When I first arrived in Finland in 2003, there were very few services for foreign job seekers, making unemployment even more challenging. I felt alone with my struggles. Thankfully, communities like Herizon mean foreign talents today don’t have to feel as isolated as I once did. Meanwhile, the employment services – both government and community-base
Why international talents love Finland
Explore why Finland is loved by international talents.
Kohti käytännönläheisempää korkeakoulutusta
Konkreettisia ideoita korkeakoulutuksen kehittämiseksi joustavammaksi ja työelämäkeskeisemmäksi.
We're blocklisting employers who mistreat immigrants
Herizon is launching a whistleblowing channel to combat the exploitation of immigrant workers and promote fairness in the workplace.
Ratkaisuja kansainvälisten osaajien työllistymisen haasteisiin Suomessa
Keskeinen este työllistymiselle ei ole ainoastaan kielitaito, vaan myös kulttuurinen ymmärrys – sekä työnhakijoiden että työnantajien osalta.
Yhteistyö ja uudenlaiset ratkaisut: Avain kansainvälisten osaajien työllistymiseen Suomessa
Suomeen saapuvien kansainvälisten opiskelijoiden määrä on kasvanut merkittävästi viime vuosina, ja tämän kasvun myötä on noussut esiin merkittäviä haasteita heidän työllistymisensä osalta.
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