Study title

Filipino Experiences of Recruitment to Finland 2024

Dataset ID Number

FSD3964

Persistent identifiers

https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3964
https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3964

Data Type

Quantitative

Authors

• Vaittinen, Tiina (Migration Institute of Finland)
• Vartiainen, Päivi (Migration Institute of Finland)
• Sakilayan-Latvala, Margarita (Migration Institute of Finland)
• Laakkonen, Ville (Migration Institute of Finland)

Abstract

The study examined the experiences of Overseas Filipino Workers recruited to Finland through employment or study routes. It is part of the project commissioned by Work in Finland to overview of the labour recruitment ecosystem in the Philippines.

The survey explored the nature of recruitment and whether respondents had come to Finland to work or study. They reported their current field of employment, the match between their work and education, their educational background, and any additional training completed in Finland. The study also examined whether respondents sent money to their families in the Philippines and whether they intended to remain in Finland permanently.

In relation to the period before their recruitment process began, respondents described how they had first learned about opportunities in Finland, what had motivated them to pursue employment, how familiar and prepared they had been for Finnish working life and relocation, and how actively they had searched for information. They also indicated how easy it had been to access information and which factors had influenced their choice of recruitment path.

Regarding the period of their recruitment process, respondents described which type of agency or employer had handled their application and outlined both positive aspects and challenges they had experienced. They reported on communication, documentation, legal procedures, financial costs, support received, and the clarity of job descriptions and salary information. They also noted any experiences of discrimination, the expenses incurred, and whether they had been required to take Finnish language training.

In connection with the post-recruitment process, respondents assessed their sense of belonging in their work community and identified what information or support would have better prepared them for Finnish working life. They also highlighted changes they considered necessary in the recruitment process and provided reflections on family reunification and ethical recruitment..

Background variables included the respndent's age, gender, civil status, length of stay in Finland and number of children.

Keywords

businesses; career; education; employment abroad; families; foreigners; international recruitment; job hunting; labour migration; language skills

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Migration (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Employment (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Series

Individual datasets

Distributor

Finnish Social Science Data Archive

Access

The dataset is (B) available for research, teaching and study.

Data Collector

• Vaittinen, Tiina (Migration Institute of Finland)
• Vartiainen, Päivi (Migration Institute of Finland)
• Sakilayan-Latvala, Margarita (Migration Institute of Finland)
• Laakkonen, Ville (Migration Institute of Finland)

Data Producers

• Work in Finland

Time Period Covered

2024

Collection Dates

2024-05-02 – 2024-05-12

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

Filipinos recruited to Finland for work or study

Time Method

Cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Non-probability: Availability

Non-probability: Respondent-assisted

The questionnaire was shared through Filipino community networks, social media groups and direct messages, as well as openly on various platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Respondents were encouraged to share it within their own networks.

Collection Mode

Self-administered questionnaire: Web-based (CAWI)

Research Instrument

Structured questionnaire

Data File Language

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The data files of this dataset are available in the following languages: English.

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Number of Cases and Variables

141 variables and 129 cases.

Data Version

1.0

Completeness of Data and Restrictions

The research team removed indirect identifiers from the open-ended responses

To prevent identification of respondents, details of one respondent's commuting area were removed from an open-ended response at FSD

Weighting

There are no weight variables in the data.

Citation Requirement

The data and its creators shall be cited in all publications and presentations for which the data have been used. The bibliographic citation may be in the form suggested by the archive or in the form required by the publication.

Bibliographical Citation

Vaittinen, Tiina (Migration Institute of Finland) & Vartiainen, Päivi (Migration Institute of Finland) & Sakilayan-Latvala, Margarita (Migration Institute of Finland) & Laakkonen, Ville (Migration Institute of Finland): Filipino Experiences of Recruitment to Finland 2024 [dataset]. Data version 1.0 (2025-11-13). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. DOI: https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3964; URN: https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3964

Deposit Requirement

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Disclaimer

The original data creators and the archive bear no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the reuse of the data.

Related Publications

Vaittinen, Tiina, Vartiainen, Päivi, Sakilayan-Latvala, Margarita & Laakkonen, Ville (2024). Selvitys Filippiinien kansainvälisen työvoiman ekosysteemistä ja osaajatarjonnasta kansainvälisen rekrytoinnin näkökulmasta, Siirtolaisuusinstituutti/Work in Finland. https://www.workinfinland.com/dam/jcr:312e8db3-a53c-4429-aee4-681c9df28eac/Filippiinit-kansainv%C3%A4linen-ty%C3%B6voima-selvitys-2024.pdf