The
INSEAD Talent Competitiveness Index confirms Denmark’s leading position in both growing, attracting and retaining talents. The capital city of Denmark, Copenhagen, scores high on its ability to seize the opportunities of technological change and develop new skills to lead the future.
Skilled labour and high worker motivation
Denmark receives a high score on investment in and development of home-grown talent, which is linked to a high commitment to education and employee training.
When it comes to attracting talent, the high quality of life and security in Denmark are major assets. The Danish talent base is nurtured by a strong focus on attracting and retaining talent in companies and a high degree of motivation. Finally, and most importantly, Denmark offers easy access to skilled labour with excellent language skills.
Denmark receives top scores in the following categories:
- Attracting and retaining talent
- Investment in and development of home-grown talent
- Worker motivation
- Language skills
- Personal security and private property rights
- Employee training
- Implementation of apprenticeships
- Total expenditure on education and education per pupil