Swe-Cham News Feed | November 28, 2023

Last days of the annual Swedish Chamber Member Survey 2023

The Swedish Chamber Member Survey 2023 will be open for two more days, so make sure to give your valuable input! The survey aims to encourage member engagement and gather valuable feedback from our members. Your feedback is highly appreciated as it contributes to the continuous improvement of the Swedish Chamber in the most effective manner possible. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete, and is made for members only. If you prefer to speak to us over the phone, we are very happy to give you a call. Please contact us at info@swedishchamber.nl to set it up.

SCI digital event "The Changing Global Business Landscapes" Nov 30

In order to rank world leading workplaces for female employees, Forbes Magazine and Statista have conducted a survey of 70,000 women across 37 countries. Participants were asked to evaluate their employers on workplace practices, gender-specific issues, and public image. Factors like gender pay equity, discrimination case management, growth opportunities, and the promotion of gender equality through marketing and nonprofit initiatives were considered. The Swedish Chamber were very proud to find several Swedish Chamber members at the top of the list, including SKF, IKEA, AstraZeneca and Electrolux.

Introducing the new Swedish Chamber member Cinode

We are proud to present the new Swedish Chamber member Cinode, and look forward to introduce them to the Swedish–Dutch business community. Cinode has emerged as the leading Saas-platform for consultancy firms in the Nordics. Cinode enhances growth and profitability by providing essential insights into sales, delivery, and skills, helping nearly 300 customers streamline operations. The platform's capabilities include quick client response times, optimized utilization, and transparent information for informed decision-making. 

 “Cinode is the best solution on the market for consulting companies” says Jami Sjöblom, Sales Director at Nitor. 

InnovationQaurter's key take aways on sustainbility from visiting Gothenburg

The InnovationQuarter trade team recently visited Gothenburg to explore sustainable construction and energy systems, and to connect Dutch companies with the vibrant Nordic market. The journey included uncovering Gothenburg's commitment to cutting climate impact, visiting the innovative Lipstick building, and gaining valuable insights into how regional companies in Gothenburg work to foster circularity. 

Indulge in the festive flavours of traditional Swedish Christmas food! The Swedish Chamber member Northern Delight offers a delicious Christmas buffet takeaway menu featuring pickled salmon, herring salad, Christmas ham, meatballs, spareribs, Janssons Frestelse, Swedish Västerbotten-cheese and much more. Order now for an authentic taste of Sweden's culinary at home. Merry Christmas!

Are you our next Management Trainee?

We are proud to offer talented and creative young professionals the opportunity to join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands to gain international business experience through the various scholarship programs.The applications for the scholarships via the University of Gothenburg and Gull & Stellan Ljungbergs Stiftelse 2024-2025 are now open. Find more information and apply on our website.

Take part in traditional Swedish Lucia celebrations happening across the Netherlands in the upcoming week: 

• Dec 10 Lucia with the Swedish Church in the Netherlands, the Hague
• Dec 14 Christmas tree lighting and Lucia with the Swedish Embassy, the Hague
• Dec 16 Lucia with Svenska Högtidskören, Amsterdam