Uudelleentyöhön

Uudelleentyöhön is a Finnish term describing the process of returning to work or entering new employment after a period away from the labor market. It is commonly used in discussions of labor market policy and welfare that focus on re-integrating people into employment.

The concept covers several situations, including returning to work after unemployment, after health-related absence, or following parental leave and caregiving duties. It emphasizes support to overcome barriers to employment and to re-establish a stable working life. Measures associated with uudelleentyöhön typically include career guidance, skills assessment, and education or training to update or reorient competences, as well as assistance with job matching and transitions to suitable employment.

Active labor market policies commonly linked to uudelleentyöhön include training programs, wage subsidies for employers who hire returning workers, trial employment periods, apprenticeships, and opportunities for partial or flexible work arrangements. Rehabilitation services may also be part of the package for individuals with health-related barriers.

In Finland, the public employment and economic development services (TE-services) usually coordinate guidance, training, and job placement as part of activation efforts designed to shorten unemployment spells and improve long-term employability. Benefit systems and social security agencies may support the financial side of re-entering work, while municipalities and employers participate in the practical delivery of opportunities.

The exact use and emphasis of uudelleentyöhön can vary by policy context and political discussion, but the overarching aim is to facilitate a smoother and more sustainable return to the labor market.