When the Name Matters: An Experimental Investigation of Ethnic Discrimination in the Finnish Labor Market

Ahmad, Akhlaq

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“…417). Moreover, another study found that individuals with a foreign surname are significantly less often selected for job interviews compared to individuals with a Finnish surname (Ahmad 2019). According to results from the Eurobarometer 2015, 67% of respondents in Finland estimated that discrimination based on ethnic background is common and 66% estimated that skin-color and ethnic background may affect employment decisions.…”

Section: Regulations Regarding Working In Finlandmentioning

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Legal Issues Affecting Labour Market Integration of Migrants in Finland

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Lillie

2021

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Finland has only relatively recently become a country of immigration, and as a result most immigration and integration policy legislation is also relatively recent. Since the 1990s, the number of migrants to Finland has increased steadily, motivating the adoption of various policy measures to regulate migration and support integration. From the perspective of migrant labour market integration, the two most important legislative acts are the Aliens Act (FINLEX 301/2004) and the Act on the Promotion of Immigrant Integration (FINLEX 1386/2010), which lay out basic labour market integration supports for migrants, and determine who can work in Finland and on which grounds. Finland’s comprehensive residence-based welfare state policies and collective bargaining based labour regulation also shape labour market outcomes for migrants. Immigrants working in Finland are subject to the same labour regulations as native Finnish citizens. There are different justifications for labour market access for different groups of immigrants, depending on from which country they come, and what kind of work they are doing. The chapter will go over the principle legislation regulating migration and migrants working in Finland. Also, the legislative basis for applying for asylum is discussed.

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Section: Regulations Regarding Working In Finlandmentioning

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Legal Issues Affecting Labour Market Integration of Migrants in Finland

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Lillie

2021

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“…The literature shows that immigrant and minority job applicants are often overlooked in favor of native-born applicants [ 35 , 36 ]. Researchers from one study cited insufficient information during the hiring phase as a possible reason [ 37 ].…”

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Diversifying the health workforce: a mixed methods analysis of an employment integration strategy

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Background Historically, immigration has been a significant population driver in Canada. In October 2020, immigration targets were raised to an unprecedented level to support economic recovery in response to COVID-19. In addition to the economic impact on Canada, the pandemic has created extraordinary challenges for the health sector and heightened the demand for healthcare professionals. It is therefore imperative to accelerate commensurate employment of internationally educated nurses (IENs) to strengthen and sustain the health workforce and provide care for an increasingly diverse population. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a project to help job-ready IENs in Ontario, Canada, overcome the hurdle of employment by matching them with healthcare employers that had available nursing positions. Methods A mixed methods design was used. Interviews were held with IENs seeking employment in the health sector. Secondary analysis was conducted of a job bank database between September 1 and November 30, 2019 to identify healthcare employers with the highest number of postings. Data obtained from the 2016 Canadian Census were used to create demographic profiles mapping the number and proportion of immigrants living in the communities served by these employers. The project team met with senior executives responsible for hiring and managing nurses for these employers. The executives were given the appropriate community immigrant demographic profile, a manual of strategic practices for hiring and integrating IENs, and the résumés and bios of IENs whose skills and experience matched the jobs posted. Results In total, 112 IENs were assessed for eligibility and 95 met the inclusion criteria. Twenty-one healthcare employers were identified, and the project team met with 54 senior executives representing these employers. Ninety-five IENs were subsequently matched with an employer. Conclusions The project was successful in matching job-ready IENs with healthcare employers and increasing employer awareness of IENs' abilities and competencies, changing demographics, and the benefits of workforce diversity. The targeted activities implemented to support the project goal are applicable to sectors beyond healthcare. Future research should explore the long-term impact of accelerated employment integration of internationally educated professionals and approaches used by other countries.

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“…Whereas the municipality of Helsinki announced the use of English in public services, this is yet to be fully implemented meaningfully and on a wider scale. The Finnish language is an impediment in so many fronts as highlighted by the immigrants through a number of studies including in entrepreneurship (Yeasmin & Koivurova, 2019), discrimination (Ahmad, 2019). Channeling official communication using the Finnish and Swedish languages during the pandemic is a subtle prejudice practice and a subtle way of discrimination of disadvantaged minorities that are locked out in the information distribution through the official communication channels.…”

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Deconstructing Socially Constructed Subtle Prejudices During the First Wave of Covid-19 Pandemic Among Immigrant Population in Finland

Ojwang¹

2020

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The research work is based on random web-based open survey from targeted immigrant's social media groups targeting 30 eligible male and female immigrants living in Finland during the first wave of coronavirus pandemic. The data were collected through online data collection tools to comply with the safety guidelines during the survey period. The analysis of gathered information illuminates the subtle alienation of immigrants through the information and communication channels, and deconstructs the Finnish government interventions in the midst of a pandemic through the socially constructed lenses of inclusion and justice in Finland. The survey reveals the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions held by and of immigrants by the immigrants towards the authorities in Finland. Grounded theory is applied to qualitatively analyze data. The analysis is anchored on the stereotype content model to reveal the subtle historical and systemic alienation through information and communication channels. The theory of prejudice and the theory of symbolic racism are complimentarily used to deconstruct the injustice meted against the immigrants resulting in alienation through official authority practices and socially constructed disguises of inclusivity and justice by the Finnish society.

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When the Name Matters: An Experimental Investigation of Ethnic Discrimination in the Finnish Labor Market

Cited by 48 publications

References 22 publications

Legal Issues Affecting Labour Market Integration of Migrants in Finland

Legal Issues Affecting Labour Market Integration of Migrants in Finland

Diversifying the health workforce: a mixed methods analysis of an employment integration strategy

Deconstructing Socially Constructed Subtle Prejudices During the First Wave of Covid-19 Pandemic Among Immigrant Population in Finland

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