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🔔𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 📰 MAGNESIA wins the FaMi Seal Award 2024 – a milestone in our commitment to even more family friendliness as employer! ✨ Yesterday evening, we were honored with the prestigious FaMi Seal Award 2024. 🏆 This award stands for companies that distinguish themselves through outstanding measures for family friendliness and innovative solutions for balancing work and family life. 👨👩👧👦 🏢 We have held the FaMi seal since 2022. Of all the roughly 150 companies from north-east Lower Saxony that also received the seal, 8 have now been recognized for their special achievements with the FaMi Seal Award. Managing Director, Markus Cording, and Head of Human Resources, Nadine Knels, received the award and thanked the 4-member jury, explaining that we all MAGNESIA GmbH are creating a working environment that takes family needs into account while promoting professional development. Many thanks also go to all those who make this initiative possible: Überbetrieblicher Verbund Frau & Wirtschaft, Arbeitgeberverband Lüneburg-Nordostniedersachsen e.V., Wirtschaftsförderung Lüneburg, IHK Lüneburg-Wolfsburg, Leuphana Universität Lüneburg sowie Handwerkskammer Braunschweig-Lüneburg-Stade #FaMiSiegel #MAGNESIA #Familyfriendliness #CareerAndFamily #Employer #Commitment #WorkLifeBalance #Lüneburg #Corporate #Culture #Employee #EmployerBranding #Future #GreatPlaceToWork #Award

In Sweden, the concept of Jantelagen (The Law of Jante) is deeply woven into the fabric of society, embodying the values of equality, community, and collectivism. But what exactly is Jantelagen, and how does it shape the Swedish workplace? 🔍 Understanding Jantelagen: Jantelagen, introduced in the novel A Fugitive Crosses His Tracks (En flyktning krysser sitt spor) by Aksel Sandemose in 1933, describes a fictional town in Denmark called Jante. Here, conformity and group norms are highly valued, reflecting a broader Scandinavian ethos. Despite being a fictional narrative, the themes of Jantelagen resonated widely across Scandinavia, capturing the essence of shared values and societal norms. 🤝 Equality at Work: In a Swedish workplace, Jantelagen fosters a culture where everyone is valued equally, and mutual support is paramount for the well-being of all. Hierarchies are minimal, and collaboration is key. Every voice is heard, and contributions are respected, regardless of position. This egalitarian approach ensures that innovation thrives through collective input and shared responsibility. 👨👩👧👦 Community and Collectivism: Jantelagen emphasizes the importance of community and working together for the common good. Swedes are known for their collective efforts in environmental conservation, social welfare, and community support, reflecting the core principles of Jantelagen in everyday life. 💼 Interested in being part of a Swedish workplace that embodies these values? Let us at Telescope guide your journey! We strive to adhere to these values, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all our employees. Join us and be part of a company that lives and breathes the essence of Jantelagen! #TelescopeServices #LifeinSweden #Sweden #SwedishCulture #Jantelagen #TheLawofJante #Work #Team #Career #Jobs

Helsingin kaupunki – Helsingfors stad – City of Helsinki is organising more "summer streets" for next year. This is of course good news. However, another phrase for what we call "Summer streets" might be "Healthy streets designed for people" where there are benches for the elderly, traffic is calmed, social interactions and walking are promoted and greenery/nature introduced. Numerous studies show that walking, social interactions and views to nature promote good health. In other news - the Finnish healthcare system has seemingly run out of money. Is it time to try prevention rather tha cure (salutogenic approach to public health, rather than pathogenic)? #healthycity We need more joined up thinking between Wellfare Areas (Hyvinvointialueet tai HVA) and cities? Which silos need breaking? Are funding structures creating skewed incentives? Helsingin kaupunki – Helsingfors stad – City of Helsinki - Would it be possible to have "Healthy streets designed for people" all year round, rather than just in the summer? Is it possible to have them everywhere in the city? Rather than just two streets? Be realistic, ask for more.

If you had asked me nine years ago if I could have imagined having a two page spread in a leading newspaper in Denmark about my research, I would have told you that that was wishful thinking. But here it is! In this article in Børsen (link 👇🏽 in Danish and behind a paywall), I share my latest research on the fear of DEI given the anti-woke and anti-DEI resistance/ backlash out there. While we see overt backlash in the US, the backlash and resistance is more passive in other countries including in Denmark. And this passive backlash reflects inaction - people aren’t doing enough or anything to address inequity, and the lack of diversity and inclusion in workplaces. In some instances, people are even quietly doing the opposite of what is needed to make our workplaces more diverse, equitable and inclusive. And my research shows that this boils down to fear and seeing DEI as a threat. What I do hope for is that companies start embedding DEI within functions and processes rather than keeping DEI as a standalone entity in organisations that can easily be “cut” when the backlash becomes too much. That is the systemic and cultural change we need to move things forward. #ThursdayThoughts

Dr. Umut Köksal, one of Europe's pioneer names in Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources Technologies and Digital Transformation, will take part in this summit with his speech on Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence in the Logistics Sector. Dr.Umut Köksal #artificialintelligence #digitaltransformation #ai #generativeai #blockchain #Turkiye #Mersin

Today was the Hyvin Sanottu very unique discussion festival in Lahti. The event is organized by Yle, the Erätauko Foundation, and the City of Lahti, along with other partners. This year, there are over 70 discussions on different topics. This festival is not just a typical conference; it's about dialogue, reflection, and finding common ground, a rare space for collective thinking and exchange. I was invited to participate in a discussion on the future of work culture in Finland. This is a complex theme, one that demands in-depth and critical exploration. When addressing concepts such as work and the future, particularly in the context of the role of international workers, it is essential to place them within a broader global, historical, and systemic context. As a foundational starting point, reflecting on the very meaning of work itself could be a good idea. What does "work" signify in our current societal construct, and could it evolve or change to fit better the world's situation? Why do we engage in the specific types of work we do? Is our work contributing positively to the world, society, or our personal well-being? Or are we blindly accepting participation in a system that creates inequalities, injustices, and environmental harm for the sake of an "economic god" we worship? How can we collaborate as a community of diverse cultural backgrounds, to find deeper meaning in what we are doing, so that everyone can find a place where their unique talents can be put to the service of the common good, fostering a sense of belonging and meaning? I hope this topic will be explored more deeply, but what an amazing festival this is! Thank you so much Juha Valta for facilitating the discussion in the most relax and safe atmosphere where humour found its place too! https://lnkd.in/eNNnP74j

An avid skier, Dorota Jaworska is no stranger to fast-paced excitement – but growing Snowflake’s Warsaw office and fostering its unique culture has been the run of her life. The Director of EMEA Talent and HR Operations shares her experience supporting the Warsaw office since its inception three years ago. Read more in “Introductions to Interconnected – Warsaw’s Three-Year Journey.” #SnowflakePoland #LifeAtSnowflake

Today, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Pan-European Picnic in Sopron – a pivotal moment in European history. On August 19, 1989, the borders between Hungary and Austria were briefly opened, allowing over 600 citizens of East Germany to escape to freedom. This courageous act was significantly orchestrated by Otto von Habsburg, the International President of the Pan-European Union. His vision of a united and free Europe made this historic moment possible. The Pan-European Picnic stands as a symbol of the Pan-European movement’s spirit: unwavering belief in freedom, democracy, and European unity. Thirty-five years later, we are reminded that the values Otto von Habsburg championed remain just as crucial today. As the President of the Pan-European Youth Germany, it is an honor to remember the visionary work of Otto von Habsburg. The Pan-European Picnic shows us that the dream of a united Europe can become a reality when we courageously stand up for freedom and human rights.

Happy Labor Day! Feliz Día del Trabajo! In the late 19th century, the plight of Mexican workers for better conditions was evident, but the labor movement faced repression, as seen in Cananea. The Cananea Strike of 1906, though not successful, was a catalyst for broader unrest preceding the Mexican Revolution of 1910. During the revolution, different factions vied for power, including capitalist groups and movements led by figures like Emiliano Zapata. This period saw significant societal upheaval and experimentation in social organization. The revolution led to the Constitution of 1917, which implemented substantial social reforms, including labor rights and equality provisions. Although Labor Day was unofficially observed in Mexico since 1913, it wasn't officially celebrated until May 1, 1923. In Mexico, May Day is a day of rest and reflection, distinct from the traditional Maypole ceremonies in other countries. You can learn more about Feliz Día del Trabajo! here: https://lnkd.in/gBFRWRtJ

The Finnish article gives valid attention to the need to adapt export strategies. Timo Vuori urges Finnish export companies to focus on selected Asian growth markets and increase export efforts driven by Asia's growing world trade. Juha Markkanen emphasizes that China+1 is now a reality. Therefore, export companies and support organisations must pay more attention to Southeast Asia, where growth forecasts promise new opportunities.