Denmark in need of foreign labour…

1. Denmark in need of foreign labour… Michael Jerking The Danish Society of Engineers The 28th of November, 2007

2. Programme Part 1: • General introduction to Denmark • Why Danish companies are in need of workers Part 2 • The Danish labour market • Where and how to find jobs • Practical information • Questions

3. Small is Beautiful • Size: 43.100 km2 • 5.4 million citizens • Close to nature, culture and city life • Currency: 1 € = 7.45 DKK • Agricultural export • Design, fashion and architecture • Windmill industry • Biotech

4. Why are Danish companies in need of foreign workers? - the challenges of the labour market

5. Why care about labour force? Fewer to support more Inside Outside

6. Labour shortages Private firms are asked if they within the latest year have experienced problems finding sufficient labour

7. The current situation Unoccupied vacancies and unemployment among engineers Unsuccesfull recruitments 1. kvt 2006: 47.000 positions 1. kvt 2007: 58.000 positions

8. Unemployment is historical low in DK Harmonized unemployment – seasonally adjusted

9. Danish policy on foreign workers EU and Nordic citizens are free to work in Denmark Eastern European citizens need work permits (no shortage required) Third country citizens need work permits (labour shortage required) But, no quotas New green card scheme adopted Open door policy?

10. Recruiting foreign labour force

11. Good experience with foreign labour

12. Why work in Denmark?

13. Why Expats love Denmark • Happiest population • High quality of life • Clean • Green • Safe • Social security • Everyone speaks English • Plenty of spare time

14. 37 hrs./week Holidays – min. 5 weeks per year + 9 public holidays High salaries - 4000 € BT (Entry level) Low unemployment rate – app. 3% Equal opportunities High employment rate The Danish Labour Market

15. High mobility / turn over in the labour market High level of security Strong labour organisation on both sides of the industry High level of unionisation (80 pct) Long tradition for collective bargaining – since 1899 High regulation by collective agreements - few by law The Danish Labour MarketThe Flexicurity Model

16. Informal atmosphere Flat hierarchy – responsibility is delegated Team work Professional development – rewarding Working language - English or Danish Effectiveness and efficiency Wide use of technology Social events and activities Working Culture

17. Participation in Continuing Education Per cent of employed, 2006 NOTE: Covers non-formal job-related continuing education and training over the previous 12 months. SOURCE: OECD (2006).

18. Job Satisfaction Per cent of employed, 2006 NOTE: The figures show the rate of employed who are satisfied or very satisfied with their occupation. SOURCE: EFILWC (2007).

19. Relatively high salaries Collective agreements Private negotiation and employment contract Be well aware of what the contract contains Salaries

20. Min. 39% on a salary of approx. 27.000€ Progressive income tax system. Max. 60% 25% tax scheme for key employees and researchers VAT 25% Danes are happy to pay taxes – value for money Danes prefer welfare to tax reductions Taxation

21. Expenses

22. Unmet Labour Demand • Economists • Accountants • Auditors • Mathematicians • Statisticians • IT • Engineers • Health sector: Medical doctors • Physicists, biophysicists • Chemists • Pharmacists

23. www.workimport.dk (Info and jobs) www.workindenmark.dk (Info and jobs) www.jobsincopenhagen.dk (Info and jobs) www.jobfinder.dk (Jobs for Engineers and IT specialists) Company websites Job Search

24. CV: Emphasis on experience Cover letter: Brief (1-2 pages) An answer to the advertisement. The value you bring to the company Application by e-mail Interview – preparation is everything Check company website Speculative / unsolicited application CV and Cover Letter

25. EURES in Italy EURES Denmark, Specialist Unit, eures@eures.dk Danish Society of Engineers, www.ida.dk Information and Advice

26. 1. Plenty of well paid, developing and challenging jobs 2. High salaries and short working days 3. Work with advanced technologies 4. Safe and well functioning society 5. High quality of life Main reasons to work in Denmark

27. working together with people from many different countries earn good money why seasonal work in Denmark?

28. May – August  piecework, hard work! June – August  piecework August – November  pr. hour September – December  piecework

29. transition period for members of the new EU-countries need working permit, but not if the employer offers a contract with payment according to tariffs working- and residence permit expires when your contract ends you as well as the employer will have to fill in special application forms employer will help you with the papers Before you apply www.nyidanmark.dk

30. only 1 way to be registered: online on www.seasonalwork.dk we contact you when we have a job for you we send your CV to the employer employer calls you for the details: when, where, etc … How to apply

31. www.seasonalwork.dk www.seasonalwork.dk

32. remember your id.number !!

33. strawberries: piecework about € 0,80/kilo (depending on several factors) below average – loose job?! apples, pears, cherries and similar fruit: piecework basis or by the hour working hours: about 37 pr. week (weather!) - mostly 6 day week for strawberrypicking, starting at 5 pm camp site with cooking, bathing, and toilet facilities wages/conditions

34. from 011008: make your cv on www.workindenmark.dk

35. until 011008: www.workimport.dk

36. Building: carpenters, plumbers, electricians Metal: cnc, carmechanics Healthcare: nurses, doctors Service: cooks, waiters, bakers, sales personel Good jobpossibilities

37. Velkommen i Danmark Jan Vleugel javle@slagelse.dk tlf. +45 2482 6009