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Small to medium-sized companies in Finland are having difficulties bringing in skilled and qualified workers. This challenge began last year and has persisted due to unstable market conditions. The Entrepreneur Gallup Survey conducted in Finland found that thirty-seven percent of small to medium enterprises have struggled to hire new employees, and this has hurt the company’s growth potential. This issue is especially prominent in the Finnish industrial industries and companies in the western region of Finland. Researchers stated that the country needs vocational training that is more flexible and more efficient, and changes to vocational education are crucial to producing more skilled workers. Researchers are also recommending an increase in paid apprenticeships in various sectors. Small to medium-sized companies have the potential for significant growth if they have enough skilled employees in their workforce.