An overview of the Sweden's human resources system

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Sweden, also known as the Kingdom of Sweden is a part of the Nordic Countries, with Finland and Norway. It is situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. In spite of its geographical situation, Sweden stays connected with other European countries, and especially with Denmark, as they are connect through the Oresund Bridge. Sweden's capital is Stockholm, which one of the largest cities in the country, along with Gothenburg and Malmö. Sweden is known for levying heavy taxes on its people. However on the other side, the standard of living is extremely high. The education sector, healthcare institutions, housing bodies and social welfare bodies are well maintained.

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[...] Although unemployment payments depend on membership in a trade union, a supplementary insurance fund was created in 1997, enabling any employee to be covered for loss of income. Concerning the termination of the contract, notices of the dismissal have to be written and well explained (with a lot of information about the fact) on the Employment Protection Act. I am pregnant: what about my parental rights? The Swedish social insurance system covers parental leave. Fathers and mothers are both entitled to draw parental allowance. Parents decide who will draw the parental benefits. [...]

[...] Most are connected with religious (Lutheran) holidays. The public holidays in annual order are; New Year's Day January) and Epiphany (13th day after Christmas Eve), Good Friday, Easter Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day (May 1st, Not a religious holiday), the Ascension of Christ (40 days after Eastern), Whit Sunday (50 days after Eastern), Whit Monday, All Saint's Day (late November), Christmas Day and Boxing Day (Second day of Christmas). III. Legal framework for possible obstacles in work environment This part will treat on several problems; an employee could have during its working period in a firm, in Sweden. [...]

[...] They are like steps met by a job seeker on the Swedish labour market: “First, I look for a job then, I work in a company. II.1 Find a work Sweden labour market Sweden is in a rather positive situation, concerning its own labour market; even if, few years ago, it was not the case. Sweden knew a very long period of unemployment, especially for young people, academics and immigrant people. In 2007, the unemployment rate was about whereas it was in 2006. [...]

[...] However, tax reductions will compensate for the entire personal pension fee. In 2002, 3/4 of the fees are compensated for. Vacations and holidays Vacations and holidays are covered by legislation. All employees in Sweden are entitled to a minimum five-week paid annual leave, after the first year of employment. However, in instances of fixed-term contracts, the parties may agree that the employee does not have the right to paid leave, but shall receive holiday pay instead. Normally, vacations are taken so employees can have four consecutive weeks off. [...]

[...] The Swedish labour force consists of approximately 4.2 million workers, of whom women represent at least half of the total. This means that Sweden has the highest percentage in the world of women in working life. In February 2003, some 75 percent of women between 16 and 64 years of age were employed, compared to approximately 79 percent of men. A considerable percentage of the women have part time jobs, less than 35 hours a week, in order to combine work and child care. [...]