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Danish workplace culture

Be aware of cultural differences and language when you start a new job in Denmark. This will ease your process of integrating yourself into the workplace and help you connect better with your colleagues. What should you be aware of in terms of culture and work permit, and where can you learn the Danish language?

and work permit

Danish workplace culture

Be aware of cultural differences and language when you start a new job in Denmark. This will ease your process of integrating yourself into the workplace and help you connect better with your colleagues. What should you be aware of in terms of culture and work permit, and where can you learn the Danish language?

Denmark's workplace culture and professional environments can be challenging for internationals because everything is new and different.

Don't worry if you feel that you are struggling. It's normal!

Danish professional behaviour can be relaxed and informal. Irony is a normal way to communicate in Denmark so if you don’t understand what is being said or implied, just ask.

How to navigate

Danish culture at work

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Don't be afraid to ask for help! It shows that you are professional and wish to learn and improve and get the best possible result.

Do yourself a favour

Learn the Danish language

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Aggi's advice: Learn Danish

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Aggi's advice: Learn Danish

Laura Cernica Larsen, Head of Global Sales, Nordic Computer

"Speaking Danish may not be that important in relation to doing your job, but it is important for your own sake. If you speak Danish, it will be easier for you to get to know some colleagues on a more personal level."

Nordic Computer’s advice for your job search in Denmark

Source: Ballisager's recruitment analysis 2024

How difficult is it to get a job if you don't speak Danish?

42 %

of Danish employers answers "you can easily do that" or "it's possible"

58 %

answers "it's difficult" or "you can't"

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53 % of big private companies say that it is easy or possible to get a job if you only speak English. 81 % of the public sector say that it is difficult or impossible.

Ballisager's recruitment analysis 2024

Work permit

Rules about working in Denmark

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