The labor market continues to deteriorate. Unemployment is now the highest in three years, and the number of long-term unemployed is increasing at a rapid pace. But a turnaround is on the way, according to the Employment Service.
BusinessThe compensation to private employment agencies will decrease significantly. This is stated by the government in an assignment to the Employment Agency, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot.
BusinessIt is brightening on the labor market, albeit at a very slow pace. For the long-term unemployed, the situation remains bleak.
BusinessThe notice of layoffs continues to be at a high level. In November, it concerned nearly 5,800 people, according to new figures from the Employment Service.
BusinessEvery fourth unemployed person can imagine moving for a job. Young, foreign-born men without children are most willing to move. City dwellers prefer to stay at home.
BusinessUnemployment in Sweden has been rising for over a year and continues to increase, according to new figures from the Employment Service. We are not seeing any major increases ahead of us, but it is still going in the wrong direction, says Eva Samakovlis, chief analyst at the Employment Service.
BusinessWarnings of layoffs are becoming increasingly frequent. In September, the figure reached 7,600, a thousand more than last year, according to new figures from the Employment Service.
BusinessThe battery manufacturer Northvolt's crisis affects subcontractors. Over the weekend, Stena Recycling in Skellefteå laid off around 60 people. Many other companies are affected. We have only seen the beginning of the layoff wave, says Mattias Broman, CEO of Nordelektro.
BusinessIF Metall in Skellefteå believes that targeted measures will be needed against the migrants who lose their jobs at Northvolt. The greatest concern exists among those who are here on work permits and who are dependent on their work to be able to stay in Sweden, says Lena Lundgren, local coordinator at the union.
BusinessThe unemployment rate remains at historically high levels and unemployment is rising to its highest level since the beginning of 2022. The labor market situation is deteriorating further, according to monthly statistics from the Employment Service.
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