The COVID-19 pandemic has changed people’s perceptions and expectations regarding their living environment. The most important factors contributing to a city’s appeal are the livability and safety of its neighborhoods, as well as a sense of community. The most attractive cities in Finland are Tampere and Kuopio. Among the ten largest cities, Jyväskylä, Turku, Oulu, and… also receive high ratings.
Finns trust the public sector more than ever before: citizens rate the rescue services as the most reputable and trusted organization in the public sector. The Parliament saw the biggest increase in both trust and reputation, while the Ministry for Foreign Affairs saw the biggest decline. A total of 8,057 Finns participated Reputation&Trust T-Media’s annual Reputation&Trust of public administration. In the survey, the top spots…
A record number of companies from the retail and food sectors are among Finland’s ten most reputable companies. Fazer, which rose to third place, saw the biggest jump in reputation points. Forestry machinery company Ponsse has held the top spot for the third consecutive year. The top three most reputable companies saw a change as Fazer rose to third place, edging out Kone. The top spot was claimed by…
The reputation of higher education institutions in Finland is strong. However, there are differences between universities and universities of applied sciences not only in the structure of their reputations but also in how those reputations should be managed. This is revealed in Reputation&Trust of higher education institutions conducted by T-Media, which for the first time also asked the general public for their views on universities of applied sciences….
T-Media’s latest employer image survey reveals that the most important criterion for professionals in the technology and business sectors when choosing a job is the interest of the work tasks. An increasing number of professionals also cite the meaningfulness of the work as one of the most important selection criteria. T-Media’s annual employer image survey among professionals in the technology and commercial sectors explores work-related…
Reputation&Trust annual Reputation&Trust in the social and health care sector examined the public’s perceptions and views of organizations in the sector. Non-profit organizations, in particular, ranked at the top. The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service received the highest ratings in the entire survey, while Lääkärikeskus Aava was rated the best among private medical centers. In contrast to the negative tone of public discourse surrounding the social and health care sector,…
In the age of social media, building a reputation based on an unfounded public image is an impossible notion. A solid foundation for reputation is built through organizational leadership that combines proactive decision-making, a willingness to innovate, and bold communication. These themes were discussed by, among others, Accenture Director Carl Haglund, Vantaa Mayor Ritva Viljanen, and a professor of working life at the University of Helsinki…
Citizens expect public sector organizations to be capable of reform, according to Reputation&Trust public administration. There is also a significant gap between public administration and the private sector in terms of leadership perceptions. However, public administration outperforms the private sector in terms of accountability. The reputation of public administration organizations was examined across eight areas Reputation&Trust. The review covered the organizations’ transparency in governance, financial situation, leadership, ability to innovate, interaction with stakeholders,…
For the second year in a row, the forestry machinery company Ponsse has been named Finland’s most reputable company, according to T-Media’s annual Reputation&Trust. At the same time, the reputation of companies in the care sector has plummeted. The top three most reputable companies held their ground from the previous year: Finland’s most reputable company in 2019 is forestry machinery manufacturer Ponsse, elevator and escalator manufacturer Kone…
What exactly is the key risk and competitive factor for the company mentioned above? Let’s start by asking the world’s largest insurance broker about corporate risks. A few years ago, the British insurance broker AON conducted a global survey on corporate risks. AON asked thousands of decision-makers specializing in corporate risks from over 60 countries to assess various…
Regulators are being urged to support sustainable development initiatives. The Corporate Responsibility 2019 survey published today by FIBS reveals that Finnish companies have woken up to the reality of climate change. As many as 87 percent of the business leaders and experts who responded to the survey said that climate change is an important or very important focus area for their organization’s sustainability efforts over the next 12…
Supercell was named Finland’s most reputable company in T-Media’s annualReputation&Trust. Kone took second place, and Pekkaniska came in third. Supercell and Pekkaniska made the list of surveyed companies for the first time. Jyri Häkämies, CEO of the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK), presented Supercell with the award for Finland’s most reputable company. The award was accepted by Supercell’s…
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Finns’ trust in society rests on the police, education, and healthcare. The top three remain unshaken year after year, according to the latest “People’s Values” survey. However, trust in the education system has declined the most among the three over the past year. Other social institutions, particularly political bodies, have also lost…
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Ambition unites middle school and high school students—regardless of their educational level or school, they have a strong desire to enter the workforce. Choosing a path for further education feels particularly difficult for high school students. The findings come from the “When School Ends – Youth Future Report 2018” study by T-Media and the Economic Information Agency TAT. In vocational…
The "People's Values 2017" survey conducted by T-Media and the Economic Information Agency (TAT) shows that Finns' confidence in the domestic private sector is at an all-time high. Seventy-five percent of citizens now say they trust Finnish companies. Appreciation for the business sector has clearly grown over the past year. The business community has improved its standing particularly…
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Gender strongly influences young people’s interest in different fields. This is highlighted in the study *When School Ends – Youth Future Report 2017* conducted by T-Media…
A recent study shows that there would be plenty of people willing to take on gig work if the red tape were less burdensome. In the study, 20 percent of Finns admit to having worked off the books…
Only 15 percent of middle school students and 17 percent of high school students are certain about the type of work they want to do in the future. This increased uncertainty and lack of information are particularly evident in the popularity of gap years among high school students. A quarter of high school students plan to take a gap year after finishing their studies, according to a recent “When School Ends” survey. The main reason…
We identified Finland’s best summer employers: The large organizations category was won by civil engineering firm Peab, while Oulu-based chemical company Arizona Chemical was ranked first in the small and medium-sized organizations category. In the large organizations category, forestry machinery company Ponsse took silver and rental housing company VVO took bronze. In the small and medium-sized organizations category, second place was shared by an ice cream kiosk company…