työllistämistukea

Työllistämistuki is a Finnish term that translates to employment subsidy or hiring incentive. It is a measure provided by the Finnish government to encourage employers to hire individuals who may face challenges in the labor market. The primary goal of työllistämistuki is to reduce unemployment and promote the integration of various groups into the workforce.

This support can take several forms. It might involve direct financial assistance to the employer, helping to cover the costs associated with hiring a new employee, particularly those who have been unemployed for a long time, are young, or belong to other groups identified as needing extra support. The subsidy can also be structured as a wage subsidy, where the government covers a portion of the employee's salary for a specific period.

The eligibility criteria for both the employer and the employee can vary depending on the specific type of työllistämistuki. Employers typically need to demonstrate that the hiring will create a new job or a genuinely needed position. For employees, the focus is often on their employment status and the duration of their unemployment. The aim is to make hiring more financially viable for businesses and to provide opportunities for those who might otherwise struggle to find work. The administration of työllistämistuki is often handled by employment and economic development offices (TE-toimistot) in Finland.