Month: June 2025

17.6.2025 11:08

The growth in the number of personnel in the service sectors has slowed. According to the joint Service sector skill survey of the Finnish Commerce Federation, Service Sector Employers Palta and the Finnish Hospitality Association MaRa, recruitment difficulties have eased for a while, but the declining age groups of people of working age are also creating challenges in the service sectors. The most common challenge in recruitment is the mismatch between competence and the needs of the company.

5.6.2025 09:00

Press releases

Growing tax-free sales offer Finland an opportunity – the current system requires a reform

Tourism to Finland is growing fast, and especially the number of tourists from outside the EU is increasing rapidly. This provides significant opportunities for tax-free sales, which are an important part of the retail trade. However, the current tax refund system is inefficient and complicated – a reform would be urgently needed.

4.6.2025 12:03

Press releases

At the Osaava kauppa academy, companies and training providers are building the future of commerce

The new Osaava kauppa academy is a network where companies and training providers in the commerce sector can share information and competence to improve the development and attractiveness of the sector. The academy is coordinated by the Finnish Commerce Federation, Business College Helsinki, Mercuria Business College, Perho Culinary, Tourism & Business College and Raseko Vocational College.