Europe's most highly-educated workforce is supported by advanced infrastructure
Over a third of Helsinki inhabitants have a higher-level education. Meanwhile, Finnish students are consisteltly ranked amongst the smartest on the planet. In addition, we have the work ethics and trans-sectoral skills needed to succeed in knowledge-intensive businesses in a globanm economy. Supported by an unmatched, modern infrastructure, it's no wonder Finns are constantly ranked as one of the world's most productive workforces.
Helsinki is packed with highly-educated professionals: 42% of its inhabitants possess a university-level education, many of them products of one of Helsinki's 19 universities and universities of applied sciences.
According to the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), Finnish 15 year olds once again came out way ahead of the pack. In the most recent test, Finland's students placed first in science and near the top in math and reading, giving Finland an overall first place ranking - on track to keeping Finns amongst the world's most productive workforces. Not surprising that the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook rates Finland as having Europe's top educational system.
We still employ a Lutheran work ethic, which makes us straightforward, solutions-orientated and very productive. English is widely spoken - as are many other languages - and many companies have English as their official language. We are advanced users of technology and are always curious about the next big thing. We are also considered creative thinkers, which helps explain why we have built our economy around knowledge intensive businesses in this global economy.
Helsinki's top-notch workforce is supported by effective infrastructure. Our logistics and transportation systems move people and freight efficiently by land, sea and air. Our data and telecommunications systems are world-reknown and our power and water utilities are extremely reliable. Real estate and office space are in ample supply and public services function transparently and with little bureaucracy - all leading to a very business-friendly environment, indeed.