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Finnish working life treats older people harshly. The best before date seems to expire at the age of 50, and age often prevents entry to a job interview.

The Cable Factory Merikaapelihalli in Helsinki was filled with enthusiastic job seekers, career changers and experts on Wednesday 4 September. The UusioUra event organised by the Pro Trade Union had almost 5,000 visitors and over 70 exhibitors.

GA Telesis Engine Services has won the Ethical Recruitment Award. The award was presented at the suggestion of one of the company's own employees.

There is a lively discussion on LinkedIn about issues related to age discrimination in recruitment. A couple of weeks ago, I posed a question about what ethical recruitment would be like. I got a great list of things that people consider to be the criteria for ethical and responsible recruitment. Thanks to all the commenters.