Labour Market Policy

The labour market policy shall contribute to a well-functioning labour market with good utilisation of the workforce. This means that employers get hold of the labour force that they need, and that employers and employees find each other quickly. Publicly available information about job vacancies contributes to this. Arbeidsplassen.no  is the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration`s website for job vacancies.

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Most people in Norway find work on their own. Nevertheless, there are many who have challenges in entering the labour market. Little work experience, weak Norwegian language skills, health problems and low formal qualifications can make it difficult to find a job. An important goal of the labour market policy is therefore to include vulnerable groups in the labour market and strengthen their opportunities to find or keep a job. Countering exclusion and discrimination and ensuring that people who need it have access to adapted work, is also a part of the labour market policy. The Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion has the overall responsibility for the labour market policy, while the Labour and Welfare Administration (Nav) is responsible for the implementation.

How do the authorities help people find jobs?

The local Nav offices offer employment-oriented services and measures to help people find jobs. They can also give employers assistance in recruiting new employees.

Any person who contacts a Nav office, and who wants or needs assistance to keep or find a job, has the right to have their need for assistance assessed. The Nav office can offer employment-oriented services such as guidance and support with job applications. If more assistance is needed, the Nav office offers various labour market measures.

The main goal of the labour market measures is to strengthen the individual's ability to obtain or retain employment. The measures can also clarify the individual's work capacity. Read more about the labour market measures and how you can get help to find a job on Nav's website.