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Lahti Struggles with Unemployment, Seeks More Advisors

7/24/2025

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Johannes Volmanen oversees 250 jobseekers in Lahti, where unemployment has reached 10.2%.
The transfer of employment services to municipalities has led to uneven advisor workloads.
The KEHA Centre indicates an average of 149 jobseekers per advisor, with staffing challenges in many areas.
Lahti aims to recruit additional advisors to enhance support for jobseekers amid increasing unemployment.

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Story summary

Johannes Volmanen oversees 250 jobseekers in Lahti, where unemployment has reached 10.2%.
The transfer of employment services to municipalities has led to uneven advisor workloads.
The KEHA Centre indicates an average of 149 jobseekers per advisor, with staffing challenges in many areas.
Lahti aims to recruit additional advisors to enhance support for jobseekers amid increasing unemployment.