Work-life balance

Welfare and benefits

Safety and stability

For families

Know your rights at work

Living in Finland

Work culture

Industries and innovation

Labour market

Working in Finland

Cities and municipalities

Why Finland?

Residence permits

Moving to Finland

Housing

Healthcare

Taxes and personal finances

Commuting and transport

Settling down

Useful links

Get started

Open jobs

Events

Campaigns

Privacy statement

Terms of use

About us

Accessibility

Cookies

For employers

For job seekers

The world's happiest country is a great place to work.

Employees working at an office and enjoying time off.

World’s top 10 most innovative countries

A building with a facade / Work in Finland

Ranked the world's happiest country for several years running, Finland offers economic and social stability, good work-life balance, and close proximity to nature – even in cities.

Flat hierarchies, open lines of communication, and strong work-life balance are just a few things that make Finland an attractive place to work.

Most popular job categories

Latest openings

Determine which kind of residence permit you need and learn steps you can take to streamline the process.

From housing and healthcare to taxes and personal finance, here's what you need to know about building a life in Finland.

Looking for more information about Finland? Here are some helpful links.

Useful Links

Are you a talent or a start up entrepreneur and interested in learning more about the opportunities and living in Finland? Join our webinar to learn more about why Finland would be the right place for you to build your dream career or establish succesful start up company. We also present what cities in Finland have to offer for talents and start up founders and how is it to work for company in Finland. In addition, you get to hear stories of people who have already started their journey in Finland.&nbsp;In this session, Work in Finland will provide insights from work life in Finland and introduce the newly launched EU-co-funded Discover Finland project which provides a pathway for professionals to prepare for their potential future in Finland.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="	https://www.lyyti.in/Welcome_to_Finland_event_3129">Register the now</a> and learn what the happiest country in the work has to offer for you!&nbsp;Event agenda (preliminary, subject to changes):&nbsp;&nbsp;14.30 Why Finland - Katri Raevuori, Work in Finland14.35 Introduction to the services offered by Finnish cities15:00 Working in a Finnish company15.10 How to build a career in Finland15.20 My startup journey to Finland15.30 Pathway to Finnish work-life for experts moving to Finland, Divya Narang &amp; Sezin Ata Diler, Work in Finland, Business Finland&nbsp;15.40 Questions and comments&nbsp;

Welcome to Finland 

Learn more about the opportunities in Finland for talents and start up entrepreneurs.

Online recruitment event on Sept. 4, 2024 btwn 12-16 (EEST) where you can find opportunites in Northern Finland.

Welcome to Finland

International House Helsinki’s (IHH) Newcomer Information Session will provide you with a wide range of information and support you in making the Helsinki capital region your new home. The session will go through the steps you need to take before and after you arrive in Finland. It will also cover topics like housing, daycare and education options in Helsinki, and the support available for partners and spouses.&nbsp;IHH organises regular Newcomer Information Sessions for international newcomers and their family members. The online sessions are held in English and are open and free to attend for all newcomers who are moving or considering moving to the Helsinki region for work, business, or family.&nbsp;The focus of the information sessions alternates between general topics aimed at assisting with relocation process, and working life information tailored for jobseekers, employees, and entrepreneurs. This general information session focuses on moving, living, and settling in.

Newcomer Information Session 

Moving or considering moving to Helsinki, Finland?

Newcomer Information Session is there to help you with every step of the way!

Moving or considering moving to Helsinki, Finland? Newcomer Information Session, 17 June, is there to help you with every step of the way! 

Information Session

Newcomer Information Session about Working Life

International House Helsinki’s (IHH) Newcomer Information Session about Working Life provides a wide range of information, whether you are already an entrepreneur or professional or aspiring to become one.Join the online session to learn best practices and channels for job search in the Helsinki capital region. The session will also cover topics such as earnings-related insurance, social security, unionisation, career support for partners and spouses, and starting a business.&nbsp;IHH organises regular Newcomer Information Sessions for international newcomers and their family members. The online sessions are held in English and are open and free to attend for all newcomers who are moving or considering moving to the Helsinki region for work, business, or family.&nbsp;The focus of the information sessions alternates between general topics assisting with relocation process, and working life information tailored for jobseekers, employees, and entrepreneurs. The focus of this session is working life.

Looking to find work, start a business, or grow your career in Helsinki, Finland? 

Join the Newcomer Information Session about Working Life by IHH!

Looking to find work, start a business, or grow your career in Helsinki, Finland? Join the Newcomer Information Session (Jun 11) about Working Life by IHH.

Information Session 

Are you a skilled tech professional or a startup founder looking for new opportunities? Experience Tampere connects you with exciting tech jobs and startup funding opportunities in one of Finland’s most dynamic cities! Apply now for a chance for you and your family to experience Tampere, Finland, from 9-13 June 2025.&nbsp;Selected tech talents, startup founders, and their families will get an exclusive opportunity to:- Explore the City: Discover the charm and culture of Tampere.- Final Interviews: Meet with local companies for tech job opportunities.- Network: Connect with key players in the startup ecosystem.- Experience Work-Life Balance: Enjoy Tampere’s renowned work-life balance with your loved ones. The city of Tampere will cover accommodation and official activities during the week. Please note that flight and visa fees are not included.

Experience Tampere

Tech talents & startups: Discover new opportunities in Tampere! Apply now to experience Finland's dynamic tech hub with your family, 9-13 June.

Meet the Finnish companies and #Finlandworks crew in Lisbon.

At the Web Summit Lisbon, we will tell you all about career opportunities, the Finnish work culture, or how to establish a company in Finland.&nbsp;At our booth, you can learn about and why Finland is a great place for you and your family. We will have representatives from different cities in Finland as well as Finnish high tech companies. We will also arrange a side event during Web Summit Lisbon, where you can also join! Come and visit us at the Web Summit Lisbon 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visit our booth, our event and meet our Finlandworks team to learn how Finland could be the next step in your career.&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;Lisbon, Portugal.

Web Summit Lisbon 2025

Meet us at the biggest tech conference in Europe with more than 70 000 visitors. 

Join Web Summit Lisbon this November to meet and connect with Work in Finland team for more insights & opportunities of life and career in Finland.

Web Summit Lisbon

Work in Finland booth in WebSummit Rio will be attractive meeting point for international talents and startup entrepreneurs, who are interested to discover the business and career possibilities what Finland has to offer.

Here you can find events designed for international talents interested in learning more about building a life and career in Finland.

Finland has one of the fastest-growing startup scenes in the world. Here you will find a vibrant ecosystem of accelerators, angel investors and VCs.

The vibrant startup ecosystem of Finland

Finland has the world’s most employee-friendly work hours.

Explore what kinds of employment benefits you can expect.

Find out what’s behind Finland’s happiness and stability. 

Learn why Finland is a great fit for all kinds of families.

Take a closer look at employee’s rights in Finland

Take a closer look at the employees’ and employers’ rights and responsibilities that make the work transparent and just for all in Finland.  

Build your dream career in Finland

Open jobs

Events