Forecasting Chamber News Today

A recent study by the Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce’s Forecasting Chamber (Ennakointikamari) has revealed a significant drop in labor demand in Uusimaa, outpacing the national trend in Finland. In September 2023, approximately 17,600 new job openings were reported in Uusimaa, marking a nearly 47% decrease compared to the same period in 2022. This decline is more pronounced than the overall Finnish decrease of 36% in new job vacancies.

A recent study by the Helsinki Chamber of Commerce reveals that a majority of companies in the Helsinki region have had positive experiences in hiring international talents. However, the preparedness of these companies to recruit such talent varies significantly. According to the Chambers fall recruitment and skill survey, 42% of companies operating in the Helsinki area had hired or leased international experts in the last five years.