Title: Flat Hierarchy (link to video by Audrey Poudrier-Tremblay)
Course: Study PrepProg Multicultural Workplace > Section: 2 Hierarchy and power distance

Flat Hierarchy

In the Finland Works video Aalto University alumni Audrey Poudrier-Tremblay shares her experiences on low hierarchy and finnish work culture: What is Finnish work culture like?

In Finland employees are considered equal and receive equal treatment. This can be seen also in the fact that regardless of their position, all employees are on a first name basis with each other, and the opinions of employees are normally taken into account when planning work. (Working in Finland.)

Low hierarchy is seen also in supervisorial work and social relationships at the workplace: Supervisors are normally easy to approach and targets are achieved through collaboration. It is common in Finland for women and young people to have supervisorial roles. Supervisor oversees your work and you can tell him/her about any problems you have encountered in your work and share possible development ideas. (Working in Finland.)

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Working in finland – information for immigrants in 13 languages

Finland Works Video: What is Finnish work culture like?