Introduction.

The Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies' December 2024 issue includes four research articles from scholars in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. The first article examines factors influencing older adults' participation in the workforce, highlighting the importance of health, education, and work satisfaction. The second article explores how daily habits impact work-life boundaries during telework, emphasizing the role of environmental cues. The third article discusses how Nordic higher education institutions respond to complexity and change, focusing on human resource management and resilience. The final article investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced social protection systems in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, leading to both temporary and permanent reforms. [Extracted from the article]