Sanna works in B2B marketing at Grade, focusing on the Finnish market. She is dedicated to understanding the everyday realities of HR and public sector organizations and turning those insights into clear, relevant communication that supports better recruitment and HR practices.
2025 was not a typical year in the Finnish labour market. In the public sector, the number of recruitments declined while applicant volumes increased significantly. Competition for jobs intensified, and expectations for recruitment processes rose at the same time.
It is no longer enough to simply attract a large number of applicants. What matters is how well the processes work.
How can growing applicant volumes be managed effectively?
How can fairness and transparency be ensured?
How does recruitment influence employer reputation during periods of increasing applicant volumes?
In this report, we take a closer look at what the data truly reveals.
The report brings together recruitment data from Kuntarekry and Kirkkorekry in 2025 and highlights key developments in the public sector labour market.
Inside the report, you will find:
Key statistics and changes from 2024–2025
Sector-specific differences in recruitments and applicant volumes
The growth of anonymous recruitment and its implications
The role of temporary staffing in day-to-day resource management
Key findings and expectations from the candidate survey
Perspectives on how recruitment should be developed today
The report provides an up-to-date overview of developments and key statistics in public sector recruitment.
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