A Finnish dairy company is becoming a model company: the profits belong directly to the dairy farmers instead of large investors, the cows are fed only natural feed and climate-neutral corporate management is part of everyday life. Valio, a dairy company from Finland, is considered one of the most innovative […]
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Icelandic explorer Haraldsson: “We should have a goal of 30 workhours per week as a society”
The world’s largest nationwide attempt to reduce working hours has made international headlines – that’s how positive the results in Iceland were. The study showed: Reducing working hours while maintaining full pay makes workers happier, healthier, and more productive – and pays off economically. Kontrast has spoken to one of the co-authors […]
Read MoreEconomist Piketty: Everyone should receive €120,000 for their 25th birthday
French economist Thomas Piketty calls for all citizens to receive 120,000 euros for their 25th birthday. This “start-up money” would open up many opportunities for young people, such as buying a home or starting their own business – and people would no longer have to take jobs with miserable working […]
Read More5 simple steps for achieving your goals this year
It’s a new year. Maybe you’ve already set your goals for 2020 – that’s great. If you haven’t yet, it’s not too late. Once you know what you’re working towards, here are some simple steps you can take to make your goals more achievable. Make concrete, measurable goals by filling […]
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