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TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen kuvattuna TEKin toimistolla

Spending limits session acknowledges conditions for growth, but flounders in other areas

TEK applauds the government for sticking to the RDI investment targets in its session on spending limits. However, the government scores lower in other areas, such as its earned income tax solution.

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student, student research, Research, Development and Innovation (RDI), influencing, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/spending-limits-session-acknowledges-conditions-for-growth-but-flounders-in-other-areas

Kuvassa on TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen.

The government discussion on spending limits (kehysriihi) cannot build growth without immigration

Future growth needs skills and talent. The savings from the government discussion on spending limits must be found from outside these areas.

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internationality, education, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-government-discussion-on-spending-limits-kehysriihi-cannot-build-growth-without-immigration

TEK does not participate in political demonstrations

A majority of TEK’s members doesn’t support participating in the demonstrations. TEK will continue its advocacy work towards the government.

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TEK, work life, society, Akava, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-does-not-participate-in-political-demonstrations

Nuori mies istuu kannettavan tietokoneen äärellä kotonaan.

Busting the myth of the successful man

Samuli Hietala and Atte Rimppi want to expand the narrow definition of an ideal man. They provide low-threshold mental health support for young men and offer them a space to be heard.

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wellbeing, mental health, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/busting-the-myth-of-the-successful-man

TEKin hallituksen puheenjohtaja Mari-Leena Talvitie

Skills and knowledge are the key

Our message is that education policy is the most important tool for the Finnish innovation policy and sustainable economic growth.

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education, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/skills-and-knowledge-are-the-key

Uncertainty in the air

The economic forecast for Finland is foggy, to say the least.

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TEK, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/uncertainty-in-the-air

Record number of TEK ministers

TEK is opposed to the entries in the government programme that jeopardise the position of international talent.

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board of directors, influencing, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/record-number-of-tek-ministers

Juhani Nokela: Three points about the budget session – the good, the promising and the bad

The government's budget session has been wrapped up. There are good things to say about RDI, both good and bad about the funding for education, and something to criticize in the discussion concerning the reduction of insurance contributions.

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education, Research, Development and Innovation (RDI), society, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/juhani-nokela-three-points-about-the-budget-session-the-good-the-promising-and-the-bad

TEK and Ekonomit: Envisaged changes to working life and immigration create a toxic combination for immigrants

The government’s policies will make life in Finland harder for people with a foreign background and reduce the attractiveness of Finland in the international labour market.

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internationality, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-and-ekonomit-envisaged-changes-to-working-life-and-immigration-create-a-toxic-combination-for-immigrants

Viisi henkilöä juttelemassa pöydän ääressä, seinällä valotaulu jossa lukee "upeaa työtä"

The "Muutostöissä" campaign, led by social media influencers, aims to awaken awareness for the possibilities of a culturally diverse working life

A change in attitude is necessary and the responsibility belongs to everyone in the workplace.

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internationality, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-muutostoissa-campaign-led-by-social-media-influencers-aims-to-awaken-awareness-for-the-possibilities-of-a-culturally-diverse-working-life

Lakiasiantuntija, asiakas, lakipalvelu, toimisto

TEK: Government Platform provides solid basis for education and RDI, but labour market issues are precarious

The new Government Programme recognizes the importance of education, competence, and research, development and innovation activities. However, the Programme does not appear to be in balance when it comes to labour market issues, putting not only employees but also local cooperation in a precarious position.

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education, local operations, Research, Development and Innovation (RDI), work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-government-platform-provides-solid-basis-for-education-and-rdi-but-labour-market-issues-are-precarious

TEK and Suomen Ekonomit: Time to roll up our sleeves and make Finland more immigrant-friendly

Education- and work-based immigration is the foundation for welfare in Finland. The new government needs to work hard to ensure that the people who come here can live a full life. In June 2023, the Finnish Business School Graduates Suomen Ekonomit and the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK published a political pamphlet that offers perspectives on how this can be achieved in practice.

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internationality, influencing, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-and-suomen-ekonomit-time-to-roll-up-our-sleeves-and-make-finland-more-immigrant-friendly

Steps to new growth into the government platform

It would not be such a bad idea to transfer state-owned shares to universities where their return would provide sustainable funding without having to remain within the state expenditure framework.

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research, elections, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/steps-to-new-growth-into-the-government-platform

Give your vote to an expert in technology

Members of the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK are in the middle of a busy election spring.

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elections, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/give-your-vote-to-an-expert-in-technology

Net migration must be increased to avoid a shrinking working age population – businesses need skilled workers to grow

Etla Economic Research estimates that Finland needs up to 44,000 net immigrants to halt the decline in the workforce. Skilled workers are needed in Finnish growth companies, for example.

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internationality, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/net-migration-must-be-increased-to-avoid-a-shrinking-working-age-population-businesses-need-skilled-workers-to-grow

Wellbeing services counties need working technology

Why should tech professionals be interested in what goes on beyond the healthcare headlines?

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wellbeing, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/wellbeing-services-counties-need-working-technology

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Spending limits session acknowledges conditions for growth, but flounders in other areas

The government discussion on spending limits (kehysriihi) cannot build growth without immigration

TEK does not participate in political demonstrations

Busting the myth of the successful man

Skills and knowledge are the key

Uncertainty in the air

Record number of TEK ministers

Juhani Nokela: Three points about the budget session – the good, the promising and the bad

TEK and Ekonomit: Envisaged changes to working life and immigration create a toxic combination for immigrants

The "Muutostöissä" campaign, led by social media influencers, aims to awaken awareness for the possibilities of a culturally diverse working life

TEK: Government Platform provides solid basis for education and RDI, but labour market issues are precarious

TEK and Suomen Ekonomit: Time to roll up our sleeves and make Finland more immigrant-friendly

Steps to new growth into the government platform

Give your vote to an expert in technology

Net migration must be increased to avoid a shrinking working age population – businesses need skilled workers to grow

Wellbeing services counties need working technology