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EU Blue Card, quota permits under the 2026–2028 Decreto Flussi, and the steps in order.</description></item><item><title>Unions in Italy for Nordic employers: less negotiation, more agreement</title><link>https://italyteams.com/articles/unions-in-italy-vs-nordic-cooperation.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://italyteams.com/articles/unions-in-italy-vs-nordic-cooperation.html</guid><description>Nordic companies are used to local union cooperation. In Italy, unions act mainly through national agreements. 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How a Nordic company without an Italian office can make an offer that gets signed.</description></item><item><title>Flat hierarchy meets Italian workplace culture: feedback and decisions</title><link>https://italyteams.com/articles/nordic-flat-hierarchy-italian-workplace-communication.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://italyteams.com/articles/nordic-flat-hierarchy-italian-workplace-communication.html</guid><description>Nordic managers lead by consensus and understatement. Italian colleagues often expect clearer direction and warmer contact. Practical habits for mixed teams.</description></item><item><title>July at home, August in Italy: planning holiday coverage across both calendars</title><link>https://italyteams.com/articles/august-in-italy-vs-nordic-july-holiday.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://italyteams.com/articles/august-in-italy-vs-nordic-july-holiday.html</guid><description>Nordic offices empty in July, Italian ones in August. How to use the offset, plan public holidays and keep customers covered all summer.</description></item><item><title>Productivity bonuses in Italy: the 1% flat tax Nordic employers should know</title><link>https://italyteams.com/articles/productivity-bonus-1-percent-tax-italy.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://italyteams.com/articles/productivity-bonus-1-percent-tax-italy.html</guid><description>In 2026 Italian productivity bonuses up to €5,000 a year can be taxed at 1% under a qualifying company plan. 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