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News, information and practical advice on job vacancies, finding a job, writing a CV, preparing for an interview, and more in Denmark.
Number of Danish job ads rose in August for first time in five years
The number of jobs posted on Danish jobs site Jobsnet rose last month – that's the first time the number of jobs has risen month-on-month during August since 2021, and is a sign that the labour market is improving.
New figures show slight rise in Danish unemployment
Seasonally adjusted figures for last month show that the number of unemployed people in Denmark rose slightly by 300 full time positions to 93,700, continuing a small upwards trend in Danish unemployment.
Ten ways to improve your chances of finding a job in Denmark
Job searching in Denmark can be a daunting and lengthy process with many hurdles to overcome. The Local spoke to Kay Xander Mellish, author of 'How to Work in Denmark', for her tips on submitting a successful CV and application.
Only three European countries meet deadline for new pay transparency rules
Only three countries have passed into national legislation new EU pay transparency rules by the June 7th deadline, MEPs and trade unions have denounced.
How companies in Europe are struggling to recruit workers from outside the EU
Almost half of European small and medium companies struggle to find workers with the skills they need but recruitment outside the EU remains “limited” and “too difficult”, a recent Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission had shown.
Danish employment rate hits record-high despite Novo Nordisk layoffs
A total of 3,084,600 people were in paid employment in Denmark last month, according to new figures from Statistics Denmark, which is a new record.
Danish wind turbine giant Vestas set to cut over 400 jobs
Danish wind turbine maker Vestas said on Monday that it is adjusting production, with around 440 jobs in Denmark likely to be cut.
EXPLAINED: How the EU's new Talent Pool for non-EU jobseekers will work
The launch of the ‘EU Talent Pool’ has moved a step closer. It will be the first digital platform that will match vacancies in shortage occupations in EU countries with non-EU jobseekers.
Which employers in Denmark offer the most jobs in English?
For non-Danish speakers looking for jobs in Denmark, it's often the biggest, multinational companies that are most likely not to require even rudimentary Danish skills. Here are some of the companies offering the most jobs in English.
Feriepenge: Denmark’s vacation pay rules explained
If you work for a company in Denmark, your yearly time off is likely to be provided for by the 'feriepenge' accrual system for paid annual leave.
What are Denmark's six biggest cities doing to attract and keep international workers?
The leader of Copenhagen's investment agency told The Local this week that it was "a failure" that Denmark had no national plan for attracting high-skilled foreigners. Here's what the six biggest cities are doing to fill the gap.
INTERVIEW: 'Denmark isn't doing what's needed to boost supplies of foreign workers'
Copenhagen, Aarhus, and other cities are having to work to attract and retain international workers, because the Danish state is not yet doing what's needed, Nikolaj Lubanski, chief operating officer of Copenhagen Capacity, has told The Local.
EU court hears Danish plea to annull EU minimum wage directive
The EU court on Tuesday heard Denmark's call for it to annull the EU's minimum wage directive on the grounds that it contravenes the EU Treaty.
Why more than half of jobs in Denmark aren't advertised
According to a Danish trade union, two out of three company positions aren't advertised in Denmark, making job-hunting for those new to the country a challenge. We spoke to to a Danish career coach to shed some light on how to find Denmark's hidden jobs.
'Difficult but not impossible': How foreigners tackle the jobs market in Denmark
From a few weeks to two years, the length of time to find work in Denmark can vary for anyone newly-moved to the country. We asked out readers about their routes to employment in Denmark.
Why few companies in Europe are hiring workers from abroad despite shortages
Companies across Europe are in need of workers but a lack of mobility for workers across the European Union means most do not recruit from abroad. The EU is making moves to remedy the situation.
Denmark tasks expert group with 'thorough reform of unemployment system'
Denmark's government has asked a new expert group to find ways of reforming the country's employment system to make it both less costly and more flexible.
These 10 facts prove London is still open for business
London has been a global nerve centre for nearly 2000 years and has no plans to abdicate now.
Danish meat producer announces 350 redundancies
Danish Crown, Denmark’s largest producer of meat, is to release 350 employees due to financial challenges, the company said.
Rise in Danish unemployment 'sign companies letting staff go'
The number of people out of work on the Danish labour market continues to creep upwards, and data suggests it can no longer be written off to the arrival of job-ready Ukrainian refugees.
Danish companies expect drop in employment and sales figures
Danish businesses in a majority of sectors expect to see a drop in both employment and turnover numbers during the coming three months.
EU minimum wage law passes despite criticism from Sweden and Denmark
On Tuesday, EU officials hailed an agreement on setting common rules for establishing minimum wages across most of the bloc, though Sweden and Denmark had opposed the move.
Denmark has more people in work than before Covid crisis
More people are in work in Denmark than before the coronavirus crisis, according to analysis from the Danish Chamber of Commerce.