| | Swe-Cham News Feed | November 13, 2023 | | | | | | | | Warm welcome to our three new members
| The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to welcome our new members to our Swedish-Dutch business community. The new members include Efficient Load Out, Cinode, and Earth+Energy. We wish all of them a warm welcome and look forward to meeting them at our upcoming events! | | Swe-Cham Member Survey 2023 is available now |
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is delighted to present the Annual Member Survey 2023. The survey aims to encourage member engagement, gather valuable feedback and increase member influence. The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.
| | | | | | Business Sweden: Export Managers' Index Fourth Quarter 2023
| On November 9, 2023, Business Sweden published the report “Gloomy times for Swedish exports - Export Managers’ Index, fourth quarter 2023” conducted by Statistics Sweden (SCB). This report is a key indicator of Sweden's economic development. Unfortunately, the report conveys a pessimistic outlook, as the Index dropped to 44.4 from 46.7 in the previous quarter, the lowest since the pandemic's outbreak. The level has only been lower three times before... | | | Amsterdam Light Festival Special Offer by Swe-Cham Member Strömma | From December 2023 to January 2024, everyone visiting Amsterdam will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the mesmerizing Amsterdam Light Festival from the unique vantage point of the water. This marks the 11th installment of the Amsterdam Light Festival, boasting this year's theme "Loading...Revealing art, AI, and tech". Our valued Swe-Cham Member, Strömma, is delighted to extend an exclusive Early Bird Offer for the Amsterdam Light Festival to fellow members of the Swedish Chamber. | | | | Recruitment in times of inflation by Swe-Cham Member Beyondo |
Source & Photo Credits: Beyondo The Swedish Chamber Member Beyondo share their insight on recruitment in times of inflation: "According to SCB, the inflation rate according to CPI (Consumer Price Index) was 9.3 per cent in June 2023. Recruiting during times of inflation can seem counterintuitive because inflation typically increases the cost of goods and services, including wages. However, there are several reasons why businesses may still choose...
| | Swedes in the World presents "Swede of the Year" 2023 Awards | Photo Credits: William Grote
On November 10, 2023, Swedes in the World (Svenskar i Världen) hosted the prestigious "Swede of the Year 2023" Awards Ceremony, honoring two of Sweden's most esteemed war correspondents: SVT's Elin Jönsson and DN's photographer Paul Hansen. Access the full interview and award presentation via the link, as well as an exclusive insight into the daily lives of war correspondents.
| | | | | Meet our new member Global Load Out | The Swedish Chamber is very proud to introduce our new member Global Load Out Solutions: "At Global Load Out Solutions, we are convinced that every ton counts. Therefore, we want to contribute to the change in the construction industry through easy-to-use, digital services that makes work easier. Our product "Efficient Load Out" (ELO), is an easy-to-use, cloud-based subscription service that puts you in total control of loading out material in infrastructure and construction projects..." | | The Guardian: Fika, four-week holidays – and zero overtime: Sweden’s stunningly healthy work culture
| "From wellbeing allowances to generous parental leave to a bonus in your pay packet when you take a break, the Scandinavian country has a lot to teach the rest of the world". Read the Guardian's article Fika, four-week holidays – and zero overtime: Sweden’s stunningly healthy work culture to learn more about Swedish workplace culture. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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