Swedish impact workers call for more transparent pay packets
21 jan. 2025
09:00
While Sweden is known globally for its union-negotiated wages, there is currently no legal requirement for employers to include salary information in job postings. Impact Loop’s exclusive survey of impact workers in Sweden suggests there’s a strong appetite for changes amongst employees – but not managers.
In Sweden – with a long history of championing social democracy – salary gaps between entry-level and senior employees have historically been narrower than in many countries, and wages in many sectors are heavily influenced by union agreements.
But there is currently no legal requirement for employers to include salary information in job postings. This can make it difficult for jobseekers – particularly international talent working in tech and business – to gauge pay expectations.