Young immigrants’ employment stories, FIOH

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Well-being through work

THIS IS HOW I GOT WORK

How do I find work?
Your employability is
affected by:
1. Your health and
functional ability
2. Your skills
3. Your motivation and
attitude

Health and functional
ability
You yourself can affect your health and
functional ability, by for example:
• eating healthily
• sleeping enough
• exercising
• making sure your social relationships are ok

Skills are learned over time
Different kinds of skills

TIP: Ask for help in developing your skills from your local TE Office
(www.te-services.fi/te/en/) or find out what you can study at college
TIP: Many applications for improving your language skills are available for
phones/tablets, e.g. Memrise, Quizlet, Voice Translator

Motivation and attitude
are important in job-
seeking
Positive and
takes the
initiative
Sociable and
co-operative
Hard-
working,
flexible and
friendlyPunctual
Persistent,
wants to
work
Likes his own
profession

Different ways to find
work
1) You can apply for open vacancies
2) You can ask a friend or acquaintance if
they know of any suitable jobs for you or ask
for tips on how to find work
3) You can directly call interesting
companies / workplaces and ask if they have
work

Different ways to find
work
4) You can register with a recruiting agency
5) After on-the-job training you can ask the company
if they have future work for you
6) You can apply for an apprenticeship
7) There are also many employment projects that help
young people and immigrants find work. Ask for information
at your local TE Office!

WHEN I BEGAN WORK…

Your rights as an
employee…
I have the right to
wages that are in
accordance with
the collective
agreement
I can belong to
a trade union
I have the right to
a healthy and safe
work environment
I have the right to
protection
provided by the
law and by
contracts

… and your duties
I do my work
with care
I obey
instructions
I respect
confidentiality
I keep business and
professional secrets
I respect my
employer
I do not compete
with my employer

In Finland, everyone is
entitled to induction training
Your supervisor is responsible for your induction training

Are you receiving proper
induction training? Check!
http://tiny.cc/NumatChecklist

ME AND MY COLLEAGUES

What is a work community?
Work commuity = colleagues
TIP: In Finnish workplaces it is normal to address colleagues and
supervisors on a first-name basis

THINK: How do you behave
in the work community?
How do I
draw
attention to
problems?
How do I ensure
that I cope at
work? How do I
promote my
colleagues’ well-
being?

The work community needs
different types of skills
How to develop your work community skills:
• Be willing to learn new things
• Take care of your well-being
• Support and encourage your supervisor and other
members of the work community in their tasks
• Accept diversity
• Accept feedback
• Evaluate your own actions
• Take the initiative – tell your supervisor about your work
and any areas that may need development

TIP: Finns appreciate punctuality. Finnish workers stick to their working
hours closely!
TIP: Finns appreciate people taking the intitative. Be active and don’t be
afraid to ask questions!
TIP: Ask you collaeagues all kinds of questions, they know about
Finnish culture and traditions!

Inappropriate behaviour
Disagreements at the workplace are normal. But if a
colleague…
• is being bullied because of their
private life or some personal
characteristic
• is excluded from the work community
• is being threatened or
• their work tasks are changed without
a reason
…it may be a case of
inappropriate behaviour.
The Finnish Non-Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination!
www.equality.fi

What should you do if you
are the victim of
inappropriate behaviour?
Find out if your workplace has guidelines for this kind of
situation.
Tell your harrasser directly that you consider their behavoiur
inappropriate.
If you like, have someone with you as support.
If the harrasser continues the inappropriate behaviour, tell
them that you will report them to your supervisor.
Talk about it,
don’t be
alone!

I COPE WELL AT WORK
BECAUSE…

What is good work ability?
I have the
energy for
work
I know
how to do
my work
I am
enthusiastic
and want to
work
I feel good
I have enough
energy left for
free-time
activities

Finland has laws that aim to
ensure that workers cope at
work
• Working hours – E.g. Regular working hours are max. 8 hours
a day and 40 hours a week.
• Breaks – E.g. Workers have the right to one break when they
work over 4 hours and two breaks when they work over 6
hours.
• Sick leave – When you get ill you can stay at home and still be
paid for sickness absence days.
• Annual leave – E.g. If you have been employed for under a
year, you earn two days of holiday per month worked.
TIP: Trade union websites have further information on work-related laws!

Workplaces also support
coping at work in many
ways
Supporting a healthy lifestyle, e.g.:
• Lunch and coffee breaks during the working day
• Workplace canteens and places to eat packed lunches
• The workplace may have its own
gym or swimming pool for
employee use
• The employer may offer exercise
or culture vouchers that you can
use at a place of your choice

The employer can also
promote you work ability
through…
Induction training
It is important that you are taught to do your
job correctly– every new employee has the right
to proper induction training!
Encouraging you to take part in training
Many employers arrange training for their
employees – it is worth taking advantage of this
benefit!
CERTIFICATE
__________
What skills would
you like to
develop?

Occupational safety
Make sure you perform your work safely and according
to instructions!

Occupational health services
(OHS)
• All employees are entiteld to OHS
• OHS can help you promote your
health
• Treatment of illnesses is also included in
OHS at many workplaces
• OHS has a doctor, nurse, psychologist and
physiotherapist
• Anything discussed with OHS is completely
confidential!

You are also responsible for
your own work ability!
I follow safety
instructions
I remember to take
food and coffee
breaks
I want to
feel good
I want
to learn
more
I contact my
supervisor or
OHS if I feel I
have problems at
work

FREE TIME

Eat healthily
You need the right kind of food to
stay healthy and to be able to
function properly
Varied, colourful, low in salt,
vitamins
Finnish Nutrition Recommendations:
http://tiny.cc/NutritionRecommendations

Make sure you rest!
When I get enough sleep…
I learn and
remember
things better
I can solve problems
more easily
I find it easier to
concentrate
My immune
system is
stronger  I am
healthier!
I am more
energetic
I am more
creative,
flexible and
relaxed

Exercise regularly!
Why exercise?
• You have more energy for work
and everyday tasks
• You sleep better
• It is easier to maintain your
weight
• Being fit protects you from
illnesses – you are healthier
TIP: Try to do at least 2.5 hours of endurance training or at least 1.5 hours
of vigourous physical activity per week
www.ukkinstituutti.fi/en/products/physical_activity_pie

Family and friends are also
important for well-being
Make sure that you have enough time and energy after
work for free-time activities!

TIP: Different people need different amounts of sleep.
Most need 6-9 hours.

What could I do in my free
time? Where can I find
information?
TIP: Exercising outdoors in Finland is easy and free! You are
allowed to walk in the forests. Metsähallitus maintains
national parks and other hiking areas that cost nothing.
See: http://www.outdoors.fi/Pages/Default.aspx
TIP: Towns and municipalities have different exercise
facilities, such as swimming pools and sports fields etc. Many
municipalities organize exercise classes. Check your own
municipality’s website!
TIP: Adult education centres offer a wide range of free-time
activities: See www.ktol.fi/index.php?k=21860

Other useful links
Welcome to Finland
www.tem.fi/en/current_issues/publications/brochures/welcome_to_finland
Welcome to the world of work!
www.tyoelamaan.fi/en-GB/
Infopankki – Finland in your language
www.infopankki.fi
Work ability
www.ttl.fi/en/health/wai/multidimensional_work_ability_model
Vacancies:
• www.te-services.fi/te/en/
• www.aarresaari.net/english/

Promoting the work ability
of young immigrants at the
beginning of their careers
(NuMaT) project

Young immigrants’ employment stories, FIOH

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