Among young women between 16 and 24, nine out of ten have been exposed to at least one unpleasant experience in the past 12 months. The Minister for Equality is shocked by “wild figures”.
Seven out of ten women experience unwanted sexual attention
Among young women between 16 and 24, nine out of ten have been exposed to at least one unpleasant experience in the past 12 months. The Minister for Equality is shocked by “wild figures”.
Parking in Copenhagen to become much more expensive
To finance more parking garages, the politicians in Copenhagen have decided to dramatically raise the prices for parking in 2025. There will also be a fee for parking on Sundays. In Frederiksberg, people are dissatisfied with their neighbouring municipality’s decision.
DSV buys German giant for 107 billion – becomes the world’s largest logistics company
It started with nine truck drivers in an inn on Sjælland in 1976. Now, with the purchase of German DB Schenker, Danish DSV has become the world’s largest freight operator
Tivoli street will become a green oasis
In Vesterbrogade, right in front of Tivoli amusement park’s main entrance, a new green space is about to appear. An upcoming urban experiment will see the tree-lined street reserved for pedestrians, cyclists and electric buses for a six-month pilot period in 2025.
Nordea, Deloitte and McKinsey know it: Diversity is key to success
Why and how does increased gender and ethnic diversity boost corporate performance? Here, we take a look at the data, and hear from DEIB experts at Nordea and Deloitte Denmark about how they’re building diverse teams in the Nordics’ biggest companies.
Having the courage to apply for a more senior role
Taking the courage to seek a more senior role can feel like an overwhelming challenge. Having the courage to step out of your comfort zone and aspire to a higher position is essential for career success.
Moving to Copenhagen to study? Top tips from a student community manager
Laura Lombardi came from Italy to Copenhagen in 2015 as an international student. Almost a decade later, she is the community and operations manager at Basecamp, a student house accommodation in the very heart of Copenhagen city centre
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Diversifying the Nordics: How a Nigerian economist became a beacon for inclusivity in Scandinavia
Chisom Udeze, the founder of Diversify – a global organization that works at the intersection of inclusion, democracy, freedom, climate sustainability, justice, and belonging – shares how struggling to find a community in Norway motivated her to build a Nordic-wide professional network. We also hear from Dr. Poornima Luthra, Associate Professor at CBS, about how to address bias in the workplace.
Lolland Municipality launches support package for accompanying spouses
Lolland Municipality, home to Denmark’s largest infrastructure project – the Fehmarnbelt tunnel connection to Germany – has launched a new jobseeker support package for the accompanying partners of international employees in the area. The job-to-partner package offers free tailored sessions on finding a job and starting a personal business.
This rooftop ‘Scandarabian’ restaurant is helping international jobseekers to upskill for the Danish market
The social enterprise and rooftop restaurant Do More focuses especially on helping long-term unemployed citizens who struggle to enter the Danish labor market due to a lack of experience from their home country, language barriers, and other factors.