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Finland's employment services have an accountability problem
PerspectivesMarch 22, 2026

Finland's employment services have an accountability problem

Municipalities are paying hundreds of millions in unemployment fines while the system that was supposed to fix this measures activity instead of outcomes.

Why we run events every single week
PerspectivesMarch 11, 2026

Why we run events every single week

The public sector measures activation by applications sent. We measure it by whether someone left the house today. Here's why weekly community events are the most impactful thing we do.

Herizon Community Newsletter 3/2026
NewslettersMarch 7, 2026

Herizon Community Newsletter 3/2026

Happy March! How are we already starting to wrap up Q1?? 😱 Well, time sure does fly, as does our next podcast episode which will be out on March 12th! Have you listened to our first episode of Sisu

AI is reshaping the labor market. Here's what the data actually shows.
ResearchMarch 6, 2026

AI is reshaping the labor market. Here's what the data actually shows.

Anthropic's new research measures real AI displacement risk across occupations.

2025 employment tracking: Where international talent stands in Finland
ResearchFebruary 18, 2026

2025 employment tracking: Where international talent stands in Finland

Analysis of employment outcomes for 2,132 international professionals in Finland. 54% employed, 78% in the workforce, and 385 people experienced job loss during 2025.

Sisu & Slay by Herizon: The Hard Truths  of Getting Hired in Finland  with  Leo Johansson-Stockford
PerspectivesFebruary 16, 2026

Sisu & Slay by Herizon: The Hard Truths of Getting Hired in Finland with Leo Johansson-Stockford

In the first episode of Sisu and Slay, host Viivi and guest Leo Johansson-Stockford sat down to do dive into the intricacies of recruitment processes, exploring evergreen truths, debunking myths, and discussing the role of AI in hiring. The importance of curiosity, networking, and tailoring applications still stand out as evergreen strategies in a competitive job market, particularly in Finland. The challenges faced by junior candidates were also discussed, and practical advice for aligning skills with recruiter expectations shared to help freshly graduated talent navigate their career search.

Herizon Community Newsletter 2/2026
NewslettersFebruary 9, 2026

Herizon Community Newsletter 2/2026

Who's ready for the year of the fire horse?

Demographic snapshot: International talent in Finland
ResearchFebruary 2, 2026

Demographic snapshot: International talent in Finland

Analysis of 2,926 international professionals in the Herizon talent network. Data on countries of origin, languages spoken, and professional backgrounds.

Why unemployment in Finland won't be fixed and what you can do anyway
PerspectivesJanuary 26, 2026

Why unemployment in Finland won't be fixed and what you can do anyway

Finland's unemployment crisis stems from systemic failures, not economic inevitability. Here's why waiting for government solutions is a losing strategy.

Herizon Community Newsletter 1/2026
NewslettersJanuary 20, 2026

Herizon Community Newsletter 1/2026

Happy 2026 to you sparkly star of a human ✨ We're officially back in business and ready to build a thriving year with you 💪 If you're still feeling like you want to snooze the hustle for just 5 more minutes, we got you!

Inside Herizon where unemployment keeps disappearing
PerspectivesJanuary 3, 2026

Inside Herizon where unemployment keeps disappearing

When I look at our data, I don’t see a market where “there are no jobs.”

Herizon Impact Newsletter Q4/2025
NewslettersJanuary 3, 2026

Herizon Impact Newsletter Q4/2025

Herizon employed 162 immigrants last quarter.

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