Work and Family Kainuu

News

Did you know that a family-friendly workplace supports the work ability and well-being of the staff and increases the attractiveness of the workplace in the eyes of job seekers? The Work and Family Kainuu project helps companies to profile themselves as family-friendly workplaces, thereby increasing the attractiveness and retention of the companies.

For whom?

Companies and employers in Kajaani, Paltamo, Hyrynsalmi, and Suomussalmi

Main sectors of the project

  • Tourism
  • Service sector
  • Social and health services
  • Other sectors

Theme of the project

The “Work and Family Kainuu” project helps participating companies in the region to profile themselves as family-friendly workplaces. The project is free of charge for participants.

Project participant

Maps out the current actions their company takes to support families with children. Considers if there is anything else that could be done. After profiling as a family-friendly workplace, receives a mark to use in their own channels or locations. This mark can be used when recruiting new employees or strengthening the connection with their own employees and the communities in which their employees operate. Strengthens the bond with their own workforce.

Funder and implementer

ESR+, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences

Project operating time

1.4.2024 - 31.1.2026

Further information and contact

Elina Kiviaho, Project Manager, +358 40 182 3308, elina.kiviaho@kamk.fi