​Sweden has always been one of the best places to work in Europe, topping a poll as the best or "goodest" country when it comes to serving the interests of its people while avoiding negative impacts on other countries and the environment. According to the Good Country Index, Sweden ranks first in terms of positive lifestyle contributions such as prosperity, equality, health, and well-being, while also performing well culturally. This makes working and living here even more appealing.

What the business culture in Sweden is like?

Swedish business culture is well-known for being very different from that of many other countries. When doing business with Swedes or working in Sweden, there are some fundamentals to understand:

• Collaboration, respect, and honesty are central to Swedish business culture.
• Flat organisations encourage more creativity and the emergence of new ideas.

Here are a few of the most distinctive features of Swedish business culture:

• Frameworks for labour and employment protection are essential.
• The Swedish workplace culture is based on a combination of teamwork and individual accountability.
• Organisations are generally flat, with short reporting structures, and there is no strict hierarchy.
• Decisions are usually made by consensus, and group discussions are common, resulting in a short chain of command.
• Individual responsibility is essential; Swedes are typically resistant to micromanagement; each team member is accountable for their individual tasks.
• Rewarding work environment; if you are valued as an individual, you will do a better job and feel more motivated.
• A good work-life balance is extremely important; happy, healthy employees are the most productive.
• Gender equality is important
• The Swedish workplace culture is based on honesty and trust.
• A climate of innovation, Sweden is one of the most innovative countries in the world, and Swedish companies are typically early adopters of new technology.
• Relaxed atmosphere, titles such as 'Mrs.' or 'Dr.' are obsolete - Quality and safety are highly valued

Moving to a new country is stressful enough. Finding work in a new country is a completely different ballgame – and recent pandemic-related restrictions haven't made it any easier. but if you want to make this move or start a new career in Sweden's tech community that embraces some of the best work-life best practices, then please sign up for regular updates. We've expanded our presence in Europe, and after working with clients in Scandinavia for some time, we are pleased to announce that our services will now be based locally, in Stockholm, as a commitment to them and the region.

Further Information on Settling in Sweden

There are a variety of organisations you can check out for more information about how to settle down in Sweden: NewinSweden, Sweden.se and Grow Internationals. Check out Nim.Mersion Sweden's You Tube channel, where you can find information on how to find your way when relocating to Sweden.

Additionally check out our city guides to find out more about relocation to Sweden.