Working with Swedes

Working with Swedes provides insights into the everyday working life in Sweden. It describes Swedish social codes at work with the help of 100 colour illustrations and explanations.

If you are Swedish, this book is for you. It will help you better understand the potential challenges of a diverse workforce by providing an outsider's view of how common behaviours at work in Sweden may be perceived by foreigners.

If you are a foreigner in Sweden, this book is a fantastic tool to understand the Swedish work culture, the unwritten rules you are expected to follow and to be appreciated by your Swedish colleagues. It is your basic guidebook to the Swedish workplace.

Content: Swedish Greetings | Personal Space | Small talks | Conversations | Clothing | The Swedish Work Day | Time | Signing up | Meetings | Silence | Following the Agenda | Fika | Lunch Traditions | Inclusion | Politeness | Conflict | Equality & Jantelagen | Feedback | Decision-Making | Efficiency | Activities with colleagues | Individuality | Contract | Trust | Honesty and Humbleness | Work Schedule | Life balance | Health and Work Environment | Vacations and days off | Maternity, Paternity & VAB | Employment safety | Procurement | Following Rules | Alcohol Regulations | Gifts | Weather