Lack of skilled workers underlines need to make it easier to recruit internationally – report

Tænketanken Europa economist tells The Copenhagen Post that Denmark can be competitive in the recruitment sphere, but that it must make changes to ensure easier access to its labour market

Ben Hamilton

Jun 22, 2023

Tænketanken Europa economist tells The Copenhagen Post that Denmark can be competitive in the recruitment sphere, but that it must make changes to ensure easier access to its labour market

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