Finland Cabinet minister leads recruitment team
Finland’s employment minister Arto Satonen will visit the Philippines from Jan. 16 to Jan. 18 to explore opportunities for deeper cooperation and promote career prospects in Helsinki for Filipino talents in technology, industry and health care.
Satonen will be accompanied by a delegation of stakeholders from cities, businesses, educational institutions and labor market organizations, including Helsinki Mayor Juhana Vartiainen.
According to the Finnish Ministry of Trade and Labor, the growing demand for skilled employees has prompted more Finnish employers to seek professionals from abroad.
Finland is positioning itself as a reliable partner in international recruitment, offering a high quality of life and diverse career opportunities.
This year also marks a milestone as Finland and the Philippines celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations.
“Finland seeks to deepen partnerships between our countries by creating opportunities for businesses and international professionals to connect. Our focus is on ensuring ethical principles and efficient recruitment processes. We are dedicated to ensuring that employers and experts have favorable conditions for successful recruitment,” Satonen said.
The Finnish Cabinet official said Finland has a fair and sustainable labor market with many career opportunities, fast and smooth permit processing, work-life balance and a clean environment.
Growing numbers
In Helsinki, the country’s capital, the number of international professionals working across various fields continues to grow.
“The City of Helsinki is the largest employer in Finland, and we actively seek talented workforce from abroad, particularly in our health-care sector. With our ethical recruitment principles, we ensure a transparent and fair recruitment process,” said Vartiainen.
Laura Lindeman, director of the Work in Finland unit at Business Finland, expressed optimism about attracting more Filipino talents.
She encouraged Filipino professionals to explore opportunities to work and live in Finland through the national website, www.workinfinland.com.
