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For the seventh time in a row, Denmark ranks first among countries with the least amount of corruption in the public sector. Transparency International’s chairman says high quality of life is to thank.
Over the last year, the country received 2,300 requests and approved 860 of them. The only year with a lower number than 2024 was 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic affected global migration.
Despite a country like Denmark being ahead when it comes to talking openly about periods, there are still barriers that Herbox hopes to break by installing these dispensers in businesses and starting a conversation.
A 33-year-old postdoctoral fellow raises concerns about ethical violations and plagiarism by an associate professor at the University of Copenhagen, reflecting on the pattern of exploitation in academia. “They hire other people to write papers for them, and then they advance their career,” she says.
In 2024, Denmark broke its all-time record for tourism. Over the last 20 years, stays at hotels have doubled. “The numbers speak for themselves,’ commented Minister for Cities and Rural Districts Morten Dahlin”
During an unprecedented time in the global spotlight, Greenland will hold a general election focusing on the struggle for independence, its economy, and its international relations.
Connect Club is your gateway to a vibrant programme of events and an international community in Denmark.
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In the interest of both native companies and international workers, Ernst & Young (EY) Head of Immigration Rikke Gahrn Wolfsen recommends a change within the Danish integration culture. “The retention of international labor is one of the biggest problems we’re facing at the moment,” she says.
Copenhagen Capacity’s newest initiative aims to equip Danish companies with the means to improve inclusion and retention of international employees
Denmark’s work culture values self-sufficiency, but internationals often face challenges, including resistance to feedback and discomfort with personal struggles. Leaders can foster inclusion through empathy, curiosity, and thoughtful communication, writes Signe Biering Nielsen
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