How to Work in Denmark

Danish “freedom with responsibility” can be misunderstood by internationals – Børsen Ledelse

One common aspect of Danish working culture is “freedom with responsibility”. A Danish boss outlines a project with goals and timelines, supplies a budget and other resources, and then steps back and expects her team to run with the ball. She won’t demand constant milestones, expect to be cc’d on every email, or deliver ongoing feedback.…

ByJesper Bo Henriksen

In the Media

For Danes: Four ways to avoid conflict with your international colleagues – Berlingske

Kay Xander Mellish, an expert on Danish working culture, offers Danes four tips on how to avoid conflict with their international colleagues. See the video here.

ByJesper Bo Henriksen

In the Media

“The unwritten rules of Danish working culture” – Berlingske Business

The unwritten rules of the Danish working culture can be confusing for internationals, but Danes can help their newly arrived colleagues understand. Read the full article here.

ByJesper Bo Henriksen

Tips on Working in Denmark

Danish bosses: What do they mean when they say “My door is always open?

"My door is always open." It seems like something every Danish boss says, whether it's during a job interview, on the first day at work, or at a feedback meeting when things are going well... or not so well. But what does it really mean? In some working cultures, bosses who say that their…

ByKay Xander Mellish

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Books on working in Denmark Top Feature

«Як працювати в Данії»: українське видання.

Переклад книги «Як працювати в Данії» з англійської опублікований безкоштовно з метою допомогти 45 тисячам українців у Данії, включаючи тих, хто нещодавно прибув до країни. Багато з них зараз шукають роботу в Данії, інші проходять стажування або знаходять першу роботу, але не всі знають всі тонкощі данського ринку праці. Ця книга розповість…

ByKay Xander Mellish

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How high are the taxes if you work in Denmark?

Denmark has an extensive social welfare state financed by taxes. When you read about great Danish benefits such as basic health care that is free to the user and college tuition that is free for the student, it is easy to forget that they are financed by some of the world's highest taxes. But how…

ByKay Xander Mellish

Tips on Working in Denmark

Do you have to learn Danish to work in Denmark?

People interested in coming to Denmark for work often ask, "Do you have to learn Danish to work in Denmark?" The answer is no - in some cases. If you are an IT specialist or an engineer, finding an all-English speaking environment in Denmark won't be difficult. Danish companies that specialize in technology…

ByKay Xander Mellish

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Business gifts in Denmark: What should you give to your Danish business partners?

Gifts are an important part of doing business in many cultures - but what about business gifts in Denmark? What should you bring to a potential Danish business partner? Should you give gifts to your boss or your colleagues at holiday time or on their birthdays? Generally, doing business in Denmark does not…

ByKay Xander Mellish

Tips on Working in Denmark

Working in Copenhagen – the first five things to know

Working in Copenhagen is a dream for many people - the Danish capital is often described as one of the best places in the world to live and work. Assuming you've arranged for a working visa, here are five things to remember if you're planning to move to Copenhagen for work. Renting an apartment is…

ByKay Xander Mellish