Finnish working culture

Special features of Finnish working life (read the whole text here):

• work productivity is high
relationships with other coworkers easy
the working atmosphere is open, positive, relaxed and informal
wellorganized and disciplined
punctuality is expected and appreciated 
Finnish mentality can be withdrawn and not very smooth in terms of small talk
good computer and internet skills are expected

In general, communication in Finland is straightforward and hierarchies are quite flat. Even the superiors are usually
addressed by their first name. Still, it is worthwhile to be polite and observe the organizational culture in order to adjust
one's behaviour accordingly.

 

Order is probably the most characteristic feature in Finnish working culture, which might sometimes discourage creativity. 
The Finns tend to keep their promises scrupulously and finish what they have started. At the beginning of one's work career
salaries are usually modest. Shortterm contracts are common also for people with a University degree.