A Look Inside The Lives of Ordinary Swedes, 55 Facts About Swedish Culture Guaranteed To Make You Go “Wow!”

Flat Hierarchy Structure

Sweden may be well-known for its consensus-based, horizontal organizational structure. But this country is also famous for its laid-back culture and lack of formal hierarchy in the workplace.

In Sweden, it is acceptable to use a person’s first name regardless of their professional or organizational title. It is expected, in fact, and has less to do with disrespect than typical Swedish culture. In this way, there is no place for superiors or subordinates. Here, everyone is on the same level.

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