On 7 October, the Norwegian government presented a proposed budget designed to "encourage more people to work", including measures to make it easier for people with disabilities to return to work. In addition, the labour inspectorate will be strengthened to combat social dumping, with a particular focus on the construction sector.
Norway’s government, which has set itself the target of raising the employment rate of people aged 20-64 to 82% by 2030 and 83% by 2035, compared with 65% at present, has stated that it wants to “invest more in the workforce” and offer “more opportunities for qualifications and work experience”. The employment budget proposal presented on 7 September by the minister for employment and inclusion, Tonje Brenna, therefore aims to “encourage more people to enter working life” and to ensure that...
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Nathalie Tran
Editor-in-Chief Mind HR