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International Employer of the Year 2026

The competition is searching for organizations in Finland that have successfully recruited, onboarded, and retained immigrants and international talents and invested in multiculturalism and diversity at the workplace.

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The competition is organized by JCI Finland.

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Competition is open from the 1st of May to the 31st of May 2026. 

  

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Competition Rules

  1. Only organizations registered in Finland can be considered for the award title.

  2. There are three categories in the competition: SMEs, Large companies and public organizations.

  3. A nomination for the title of the International Employer can be made only by employees or persons that are not officially affiliated with the organization.

  4. Judging will be based on the nomination form and two surveys targeting management and employees. It is important to answer to the questions as widely as possible.

  5. A partner or a sponsor organization of the competition cannot take part in the competition.

  6. The competition is free of charge for the organizations.  

The Prize

The winners of all three competition categories will be awarded the title International Employer of the Year 2026 (Finland). In addition, they will receive the International Employer of the Year 2026 seal, which they may freely use in their own communications and marketing.​

Guide to Best Practices

Junior Chamber Finland has published a Guide to Best Practices, bringing together the most effective approaches from the 2022–2024 International Employer of the Year competition applications. The guide highlights practical ways to recruit, onboard and retain international talent.

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The guide is based on the real experiences of 99 employers and offers practical solutions for both small and large organisations. The content has been made possible with the support of the competition partners Business Finland’s Work in Finland and Business Helsinki.

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The guide covers topics such as:

  • More inclusive recruitment practices

  • Developing onboarding processes

  • Strengthening language support and cultural competence

  • Effective practices for employee engagement and retention​

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Download the guide and explore proven ways to develop your organisation here


Unfortunately, the guide is currently available in Finnish only.

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