Social networks promote retention of foreign workers

Small and large businesses got to tell about troubles and possibilities when recruiting international labour

Balloons send the business climate strategy soaring

Design and art got officials cooperating on a new inter-ministerial business climate strategy.

When SKAT (the tax authorities) deferred Mobil TastSelv (‘Mobile Key-it-yourself’)

SKAT avoided having investing development time on a self-service solution that people were not ready for in practice.

Thought-provoking new resources generate debate regarding gender equality

MindLab developed new debate-stimulating resources when the Ministry of Employment wanted to bring the issue of gender equality in the Danish labour market into focus.

The experience of legal certainty in encounters with SKAT

MindLab used artworks to encourage people to put their experience of legal certainty into words. This provided SKAT with information that was new to it.

Everyday work safety

Interviews and observation at selected work places inspired the Working Environment Authority to develop new ideas for communication that can promote safe behaviour at work.

Away with the Red Tape for Young Taxpayers

When it comes to using computers and online services young taxpayers are born naturals. Even so, they spend very limited time using the Danish Tax and Customs Administration (SKAT) digital solutions. The Danish Tax and Customs Administration (SKAT) had an idea that they could make young taxpayers more self-reliant.

Portrait of a citizen: Young Taxpayer

The Citizens Service Office lies a little way from Dennis’ apartment in Nykøbing Falster, but he still goes down there whenever he has any questions about his tax affairs. When he looks at the tax authorities’ website, he isn’t able to work out how to make his return online.

Youths’ understanding of personal finances

An increasing number of youths lack a basic understanding of economical concepts. MindLab drew a picture of the youths’ choices and provided ideas to strengthen youngsters’ knowledge of personal finances.