https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/decision-making/teks-election

TEK is the largest organisation for academic engineers and architects in Finland, with a professional community of 77,000 members. We are an organisation that will accompany you throughout your career, from the beginning of your studies through all stages of developing your career. We provide legal advice, career coaching, and salary advice to our members.

https://www.tek.fi/en/node/77

AI can be trained and used more intelligently

Professor Laura Ruotsalainen and her colleagues are developing improved algorithms that will enable artificial intelligence to consume less energy. The eco-friendly approach is to think first and only then ask the AI.

News article

Keywords:

mathematics, artificial intelligence, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/ai-can-be-trained-and-used-more-intelligently

Students

Welcome to the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK as a student member! You’ll get advice on finding (summer) jobs, professional magazines, salary information, member benefits, discounts, and of course the popular TEK belt and TEK magazine. If you’re not a member yet, join now – student membership is free!

Keywords:

membership, student, salary, job search, job search and career, employment and law, graduation, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students

Unemployment insurance

Membership in an unemployment fund is a safety net in case of unemployment.

Keywords:

unemployment, unemployment fund, unemployment insurance

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/unemployment-insurance

How are the fabric patches that students wear on their overalls made

Follow the journey of the ‘TEK så mycket’ patch from ideation to a finished product.

News article

Keywords:

student, teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/how-are-the-fabric-patches-that-students-wear-on-their-overalls-made

Yhteystiedot

Ota yhteyttä henkilökuntaamme tai piipahda TEKin toimipisteissä Pasilassa, Turussa, Tampereella, Lappeenrannassa tai Oulussa!

Keywords:

TEK's regional offices, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/tietoa-tekista/yhteystiedot

Contact information

Contact TEK's office, regional advisors or student liaisons if you have any questions.

Keywords:

TEK's regional offices, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information

YTN issues a strike notices in the collective bargaining dispute at universities of applied sciences – also affects TEK members

Negotiations on the collective agreement for universities of applied sciences have not resulted in an agreement, and the collective agreement expired on 31 March 2026.

News article

Keywords:

collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/ytn-issues-a-strike-notices-in-the-collective-bargaining-dispute-at-universities-of-applied-sciences-also-affects-tek-members

Materials Day at Aalto University

Event

Keywords:

event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/materials-day-at-aalto-university

Sosiaalinen media, läppäri, työnhakija, nuori mies

Sole trader or a limited company?

Event

Keywords:

AKY – Akavalaiset Yrittäjät, event, entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/sole-trader-or-a-limited-company

Kipinä competition 2026

Kipinä is a competition for young people, where they can show off their skills in science and technology!

Keywords:

children and youth, award, research, Kipinä competition

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/prizes-and-competitions/kipina-competition-2026

Kipinä-voittajat istuvat portaikossa tyynyillä.

These young scientists will represent Finland in Germany

The winners of TEK’s Kipinä 2026 competition will head to the EU Young Scientists competition this autumn.

News article

Keywords:

Kipinä competition

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/these-young-scientists-will-represent-finland-in-germany

armeija, takki, kädet, tietokone, puolustusvoimat

Mikko Hyppönen: Artificial Intelligence and Defense Technology

Event

Keywords:

event, artificial intelligence

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/mikko-hypponen-artificial-intelligence-and-defense-technology

Events

Keywords:

event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events

Susanna Bairoh

Research Manager

susanna.bairoh@tek.fi | +358922912563

Susanna Bairoh works as Research Manager at TEK (Academic Engineers & Architects in Finland) and is responsible for leading and managing TEK’s research activities and the research team. Susanna has 25+ years of experience in conducting various kinds of quantitative and qualitative research projects. She holds a Master of Social Science degree from University of Helsinki and a Doctor of Science (Economics) from Hanken School of Business. Susanna is passionate about improving gender equality, diversity and inclusion in technology and technology workplaces. She has conducted several research projects on the topic within TEK and with universities and other partners.

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/susanna-bairoh

Ari Tammi, Jouni Ikäheimo, Tero Känsäkangas.

Taking the performance of electric motors to a new level: ABB’s SynRM-VSD work group wins the Cornerstone Award

ABB has developed a synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM) and variable speed drive (VSD) package that gives a significant boost to the energy efficiency of electric motors. According to the award jury, this proves that businesses, too, engage in cutting-edge research.

News article

Keywords:

ITU technology awards, research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/taking-the-performance-of-electric-motors-to-a-new-level-abbs-synrm-vsd-work-group-wins-the-cornerstone-award

A sand battery, a synchronous reluctance motor and team spirit across Finland are the winners of this year’s ITU Technology Awards

TEK and TFiF chose Polar Night Energy, ABB’s SynRM-VSD work group and Sitowise Ltd Landscape as the winners of this year’s ITU Technology Awards.

News article

Keywords:

ITU technology awards

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/a-sand-battery-a-synchronous-reluctance-motor-and-team-spirit-across-finland-are-the-winners-of-this-years-itu-technology-awards

Kaksi henkilöä analysoimassa tutkimustuloksia

Research

We know because we ask. The goal of TEK's research is to provide high-quality insights about the work life in the field of technology.

Keywords:

TEK's research, research, labour market survey (TMT)

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research

Innovation – Technology – Upheaval = ITU.

Keywords:

award, TEK, ITU technology awards

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/prizes-and-competitions/itu-awards

ITU: Breakthrough

The field of technology is evolving and keeping up with the times – is it thanks to you?

Keywords:

ITU technology awards, award

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/prizes-and-competitions/itu-awards/itu-breakthrough

ITU: Cornerstone

Looking for distinguished researchers in technology and natural sciences!

Keywords:

ITU technology awards, award

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/prizes-and-competitions/itu-awards/itu-cornerstone

ITU: Forerunners

Are you and your team the real forerunners of team spirit?

Keywords:

ITU technology awards, award

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/prizes-and-competitions/itu-awards/itu-forerunners

https://www.tek.fi/en/workbook/03-documents

02 Job search

https://www.tek.fi/en/workbook/02-job-search

Eva Alifrosti

Career coach

eva.alifrosti@tek.fi

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/eva-alifrosti

Minna Vallinrinne

Career coach (on parental leave)

minna.vallinrinne@tek.fi

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/minna-vallinrinne

Mustavalkoinen kuva televisiosta ja ihmisistä katsomassa sitä.

Teekkari students made the history of television

Teekkari history. Finland’s first television broadcast was made from the Helsinki University of Technology’s radio laboratory on 24 May 1955.

News article

Keywords:

history, teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teekkari-students-made-the-history-of-television

TEK studies: Diversity, equality and inclusion

How are DEI themes displayed at technology workplaces?

Keywords:

gender equality, TEK's research, research, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-diversity-equality-and-inclusion

TEK studies: Students

How are students and recent graduates in the field of technology coping? How much do they work during their studies? Our research reveals what tech students and recent graduates are up to – read more!

Keywords:

student research, TEK's research, research

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-students

The 70 newly elected councillors represent approximately 85,000 members in TEK’s decision-making. Unity and Teekkari Spirit 2 received five additional seats, the Greens three, the Left two and the Finns Party one. The average age of the council members is 48, and 51 % of the councillors are women.

News article

Keywords:

decision-making, TEK's election, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/get-to-know-the-result-of-teks-election-additional-seats-to-unity-the-greens-the-left-and-the-finns-party

TEK elections: These are the 70 councillors who will represent TEK’s members for the next three years

TEK members elected 70 councillors to represent them in TEK’s decision-making during the 2026–2029 term. The National Coalition Party lost five seats in the council elections but still remains the largest group with 14 seats. Unity and Teekkari Spirit 2, The Greens and Left gained additional seats. The newcomer, the Finns Party, won one seat. A total of 12,216 votes were cast, and voter turnout was 22.1%.

News article

Keywords:

decision-making, TEK, TEK's election, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-elections-these-are-the-70-councillors-who-will-represent-teks-members-for-the-next-three-years

nainen, tietokone, keltainen pusero, rekrytointi

Dear recruiter: How to stand out as an international jobseeker

Event

Keywords:

event, job search, job search and career

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/dear-recruiter-how-to-stand-out-as-an-international-jobseeker

Of all the proposed and implemented laws by this government since their election in 2023, this has been perhaps the one most discussed and, especially amongst non-native Finnish residents, most feared. It is important to summarize what the law does to you as an international technology expert, writes TEK's Owain Hopeaketo.

Blog post

Keywords:

internationality, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/3-6-month-rule-comes-into-force-does-it-impact-you

503 candidates in TEK's election

In March, 70 representatives will be elected in TEK's General Council elections to represent approximately 83,000 members. There are a total of 503 candidates.

News article

Keywords:

TEK's election, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/503-candidates-in-teks-election

Spring council focused on TEK members’ working life

The council discussed the employment situation and recent legislative changes. The removal of “a weighty reason” from the grounds for dismissal does not currently seem to affect TEK members broadly. The council approved TEK’s financial statements and annual report and confirmed the student representatives for 2026.

News article

Keywords:

TEK's election, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/spring-council-focused-on-tek-members-working-life

Legal data bank

Here you will find legal information regarding work and employment relationships.

Keywords:

member services and benefits, legal data bank, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank

What is a trade union and who are TEK?

In Finland, over 50% of employees are members of a trade union, making them an important part of working life.

Keywords:

membership, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/en/tek-trade-unions-and-you/what-is-a-trade-union-and-who-are-tek

How can I ensure a good salary?

Salary rises happen due to collective agreements or your own negotiation. TEK helps with both.

Keywords:

salary, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/en/tek-trade-unions-and-you/how-can-i-ensure-a-good-salary

TEK, trade unions and you

You may be wondering, what can trade unions do for you, or you may have other questions about work life in Finland. On these pages you can find the answers to the most common questions – or send us a question, if yours isn't answered yet!

Keywords:

membership, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/en/tek-trade-unions-and-you

TEKin vaalit 2026, kuvitus, Outi Kainiemi.

Vote now!

Electronic voting for TEK’s General Council elections is open until Monday, 30 March at 12 noon. Find out about the electoral alliances, electoral coalitions and candidates below.

Event

Keywords:

event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/mikko-alasaarela-the-role-of-humans-in-the-age-of-ai

Agreement on the termination of employment

Information regarding agreements for the mutual termination of an employment relationship.

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank/agreement-on-the-termination-of-employment

Employee's own resignation

When can an employee terminate the employment? What process must be followed?

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank/employees-own-resignation

Notice period

During the notice period, the employment contract and the employment relationship remain in force as normal and both parties must continue to fulfil their contractual obligations.

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law/legal-data-bank/notice-period

Ihmisiä istumassa ja keskustelemassa yhdessä.

Dual membership

Dual members can take advantage of not only the services and benefits of their main union, but also those offered by TEK. Learn more about the different options!

Keywords:

membership, dual membership

https://www.tek.fi/en/membership/join-tek/dual-membership

Privacy statement for TEK’s General Council elections

The Privacy statement for TEK’s General Council elections defines how members’ personal data is handled regarding TEK’s elections.

Keywords:

TEK, data protection and security, elections, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/data-protection/privacy-statement-for-teks-general-council-elections

The Election Committee oversees TEK's election

Council elections do not happen out of thin air. The Election Committee is responsible for ensuring that the elections run smoothly. In the run-up to the 2026 elections, the committee has been discussing issues such as the election compass and electronic voting. What goes on behind the scenes before members get to vote?

News article

Keywords:

decision-making, TEK's election

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-election-committee-oversees-teks-election

Vanhempi ja taapero käyttävät samaa tietokonetta.

Toddlers torpedo incomes – but only for women

Having a child substantially reduces a woman's income, and the effect is long-lasting. Conversely, having a child is financially beneficial for fathers, according to a recent study. Workplaces do not always know how to provide optimal support for career development for employees after they have started a family.

News article

Keywords:

family and work life, gender equality, research, equality, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/toddlers-torpedo-incomes-but-only-for-women

“A coffee packet for voters” – history of TEK elections

TEK’s council has been elected for several decades already. “Women and pensioners were active,” says Matti Hirvikallio, who served as secretary of the election committee in the early 2000s. Ideas to attract voters have included, for example, giving out packets of coffee.

News article

Keywords:

history, TEK's election, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/a-coffee-packet-for-voters-history-of-tek-elections

Opiskelija täyttää kalenteriaan kuulokkeet päässään.

Join the KOKO unemployment fund during your studies

While you are studying, are you doing any work for which you earn at least €465 per month? If so, it is worth joining the KOKO unemployment fund.

News article

Keywords:

student, unemployment fund

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/join-the-koko-unemployment-fund-during-your-studies

Tampere

Find out more about Teekkari culture in Tampere, Hervanta.

Keywords:

Tampere University, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/teekkari/teekkari-cities/tampere

Viiden vuonna 2025 ilmestyneen TEK-lehden kannet

Vote for the best cover of TEK magazine from last year

Vote for the TEK magazine cover you like best and you could win an Oura ring.

Event

Keywords:

event, TEK Talks, artificial intelligence, webinar

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/artificial-intelligence-in-healthcare-a-new-era-of-impact

Henkilö TEK-huppari päällä kuvattuna takaapäin.

TEK’s membership grew the most among Akava’s affiliates

At the beginning of 2026, the number of members in Akava unions was 619 090. For the third year in a row, TEK was the union with the largest increase in membership.

News article

Keywords:

Akava, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-membership-grew-the-most-among-akavas-affiliates

Owain Hopeaketo

We collect data on the salaries of TEK members on an annual basis. Check your salary level and prepare for salary negotiations with our tips!

Keywords:

salary, salary advice, Salary Surveyor, salary recommendation

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/salary

Opiskelijoita istuu auringossa haalarit päällä

Salary recommendations

TEK gives starter salary recommendations for recent graduates and trainees annually. Check out what kind of salary you can ask for!

Keywords:

student, salary, salary recommendation, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/salary-recommendations

Espoo

Find out more about Teekkari culture in Espoo, Otaniemi.

Keywords:

Aalto University, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/teekkari/teekkari-cities/espoo

Widest salary spread seen among executives

The 2025 labour market survey by TEK reveals a wide salary spread even among roles of the same level. The gap between the highest and lowest earners is widest at the senior management level.

News article

Keywords:

architect, academic engineer, salary, salary advice, collective agreement, labour market survey (TMT), TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/widest-salary-spread-seen-among-executives

Join TEK

As a member you will have access to Finland's best specialists, services and benefits to support your career as an expert in technology.

Keywords:

membership

https://www.tek.fi/en/membership/join-tek

Membership fees

In 2026 TEK's membership fee for full members is €357 (€29.75 per month).

Keywords:

membership fee, membership fee discount, membership

https://www.tek.fi/en/membership/membership-fees

News and blogs

Keywords:

TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs

While many skilled workers are leaving Finland, Artur Brutyan decided to stay

Fewer and fewer international experts in the field of technology want to stay in Finland. Artur Brutyan, an Armenian-born ICT professional, explains why he has enjoyed working in Finland for over 12 years and how Finland could become even more attractive to international talent.

News article

Keywords:

internationality, family and work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/while-many-skilled-workers-are-leaving-finland-artur-brutyan-decided-to-stay

Satu Myller ja Maisa Holm istuvat pöydän ääressä, takana värikäs maalaus.

A functioning CV is story-based and tailored

CV, i.e., a curriculum vitae, is much like your résumé. However, it is no longer just a list. TEK’s career coaches have seen how CVs have evolved. What’s trending now is story-based CVs. See our CV visualisation at the end of the article.

News article

Keywords:

CV, job search, job search and career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/a-functioning-cv-is-story-based-and-tailored

Vote electronically in TEK's General Council elections

For the first time, TEK’s General Council elections will be completely electronic. For each cast vote, we donate three euros to charity – that’s two good deeds per voter!

News article

Keywords:

TEK's election, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/vote-electronically-in-teks-general-council-elections

Lower threshold for dismissing employees on grounds relating to their person

Consideration of whether there are grounds for dismissal will continue to be based on an overall case-by-case assessment. No changes were made to the procedure for issuing warnings.

News article

Keywords:

notice of termination, legal data bank, work life, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/lower-threshold-for-dismissing-employees-on-grounds-relating-to-their-person

Juhla-asuisia ihmisiä teekkarilakit päässään lipun ympärillä.

The new polyteekkari flag finally raised in Otaniemi

The 15-year wait of the Otaniemi teekkari community was rewarded in early November, when the community ceremonially introduced the new polyteekkari flag at the 153rd Teekkari Tradition Ball. The previous flag that had united the teekkaris of Otaniemi was the flag of the Student Union of the Helsinki University of Technology, which served the community from 1909 to 2009 and was laid to its well-earned rest with the founding of the Aalto University Student Union. This is how the new flag came into being.

News article

Keywords:

history, teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-new-polyteekkari-flag-finally-raised-in-otaniemi

TEK's Jari Jokinen appointed as Akava's first vice-chairman

Akava's Board has been organised and vice-chairs have been elected.

News article

Keywords:

Akava, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-jari-jokinen-appointed-as-akavas-first-vice-chairman

Palkkanosturi, läppäri, nainen, toimisto

Salary Surveyor

Find out the right salary level for you with the Salary Surveyor.

Keywords:

salary, Salary Surveyor, labour market survey (TMT)

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/salary/salary-surveyor

Eduhouse: AI skills for knowledge workers

Event

Keywords:

artificial intelligence, work life, training

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/eduhouse-ai-skills-for-knowledge-workers

Student liaison, Helsinki

bryn.sloan@tek.fi | +358 43 2013609

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/bryn-sloan

Sara Parkkinen

Student liaison, Oulu

sara.parkkinen@tek.fi | +358 432013611

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/sara-parkkinen

Eemil Hukkanen

Student liaison, Jyväskylä

eemil.hukkanen@tek.fi | +358 440822775

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/eemil-hukkanen

Simon Hajjar

Student liaison, Lappeenranta

simon.hajjar@tek.fi | +358 44 2188495

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/simon-hajjar

Information for electoral officers

Are you acting as an electoral officer for your electoral alliance? On this page, you will find details about the election process and schedule.

Keywords:

decision-making, TEK, elections, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/decision-making/teks-election/information-for-electoral-officers

Information for candidates

Welcome to your candidate era! On this page you will find everything you need to know about the election spring.

Keywords:

decision-making, TEK, elections, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/decision-making/teks-election/information-for-candidates

TEK: Median salary of recent Masters in technology graduates hits EUR 4,000 for the first time – and purchasing power is growing rapidly

According to a labour market survey conducted by Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK, the median salary of current employees who graduated with a Master of Science in Technology in 2025 was EUR 4,000, while the average salary was EUR 4,193.

News article

Keywords:

salary, TEK's research, work life, labour market survey (TMT), recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-median-salary-of-recent-masters-in-technology-graduates-hits-eur-4000-for-the-first-time-and-purchasing-power-is-growing-rapidly

Veera Fristadius

Student liaison, Otaniemi

veera.fristadius@tek.fi | +358 43 2013608

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/veera-fristadius

Ask us about becoming a candidate in TEK's council elections!

At TEK, the members are represented by the General Council, comprising 70 members chosen by election every three years. The next elections will take place in March 2026, and the nomination process is on until 9th February. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions – read them and join the process!

News article

Keywords:

decision-making, TEK's election

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/ask-us-about-becoming-a-candidate-in-teks-council-elections

Change negotiations (muutosneuvottelut)

What is it and what to do when facing change negotiations?

Keywords:

shop steward, cooperation negotiations

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/work-life-in-finland/change-negotiations-muutosneuvottelut

Choosing the company form

Do you know the difference between a proprietorship and a limited company?

Keywords:

entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/entrepreneur/setting-up-your-own-business/choosing-the-company-form

Insurance policies for entrepreneurs

There are mandatory and voluntary insurance policies for entrepreneurs.

Keywords:

entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/entrepreneur/setting-up-your-own-business/insurance-policies-for-entrepreneurs

Agreements for entrepreneurs

Avoid misinterpretations and agree on things clearly in advance. Find out more about the shareholders’ agreement and the commission agreement.

Keywords:

entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/entrepreneur/setting-up-your-own-business/agreements-for-entrepreneurs

Part-time and light entrepreneurship

There are many ways to become an entrepreneur. What would suit you best?

Keywords:

entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/entrepreneur/part-time-and-light-entrepreneurship

Setting up your own business

How does one set up a business? What should be taken into account?

Keywords:

entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/entrepreneur/setting-up-your-own-business

Funding your business

Choose suitable funding for your company.

Keywords:

entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/entrepreneur/setting-up-your-own-business/funding-your-business

Business idea and business plan

Everything starts with clarifying your business idea.

Keywords:

entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/entrepreneur/setting-up-your-own-business/business-idea-and-business-plan

Pricing your work

Remember that you also spend time doing other things besides the work you invoice.

Keywords:

entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/entrepreneur/setting-up-your-own-business/pricing-your-work

Student, here are your representatives at TEK in 2026

Student representatives or “hallopeds” have been selected for 2026. They ensure that students’ voices are heard in TEK’s decision-making. See which bodies students are part of and who represents you this year!

News article

Keywords:

student, decision-making, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/student-here-are-your-representatives-at-tek-in-2026

Ruutupaitainen mies istuu läppärin kanssa toimiston ikkunalaudalla.

TEK members! How is your wellbeing at work?

Nearly 40% of highly educated wage earners say that their risk of burnout is at least somewhat high.

News article

Keywords:

wellbeing, research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-members-how-is-your-wellbeing-at-work

Kaksi henkilöä ideoi ja suunnittelee tietokoneen äärellä.

Employers! Invest in proactive planning

Plans are used for many purposes, including the prevention of burnout, which has high costs for both the individual and the company.

News article

Keywords:

wellbeing, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/employers-invest-in-proactive-planning

Harmaantunut mies pitää työstään tauon silittääkseen kissaa.

Less rush and multitasking and smaller workloads

Even with the plans, surveys and policies in place, it is important that all employees have the tools to manage their stress levels. We present some ways to reduce stress below.

News article

Keywords:

wellbeing, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/less-rush-and-multitasking-and-smaller-workloads

Henkilö työskentelee läppärin kanssa sohvalla.

Data protection

Confidentiality and protecting our members' information are important to us. Here you can find our privacy policy, instructions for making a data request and our GDPR compliant privacy statements.

Keywords:

membership, TEK, data protection and security

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/data-protection

Privacy statement for the marketing register

Privacy statement for the marketing register defines how the data related to TEK's marketing is handled.

Keywords:

membership, TEK, data protection and security

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/data-protection/privacy-statement-for-the-marketing-register

Financial security through life insurance from Kaleva

TEK members who have utilised Kaleva's life insurance benefit have saved an average of EUR 719 per year.

Keywords:

member services and benefits

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/membership-benefits/financial-security-through-life-insurance-from-kaleva

Opiskelijoita, Aalto-yliopisto, opiskelijaedustajat

How to become a student representative?

Do you want more power, networks and expertise? Are you eager to influence the policies of a nationally significant and influential organisation? As a student representative, you will get to experience all this.

Keywords:

student, decision-making, TEK, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/decision-making/how-to-become-a-student-representative

Engineering Sustainability

jussi-pekka.teini@tek.fi | +358407059755

Jussi-Pekka työskentelee TEKissä kestävän teknologiayhteiskunnan vaikuttamistyössä.

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/jussi-pekka-teini

Kolme henkilöä kävelee ja pyöräilee rakennusten edessä.

Graduation

Are you about to graduate or have you already completed your degree? Congratulations! As a recent graduate, you get full TEK membership at a discounted price for the first year.

Keywords:

membership fee, membership fee discount, membership, salary, job search, job search and career, employment and law, graduation, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/graduation

Nainen lukee Tekniikka & Talous -lehteä sohvalla.

Alma Media's magazines for TEK members

Your membership includes up to two Alma Media magazines. You can subscribe to digital magazines or bundle subscriptions, which allow you to read the same magazine digitally in addition to the paper version.

Keywords:

membership magazines, member services and benefits

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/membership-benefits/alma-medias-magazines-for-tek-members

Privacy statement for the register of Kipinä competition participants

The privacy policy for the register of Kipinä participants defines how personal data related to the Kipinä competition is processed.

Keywords:

children and youth, award, TEK, data protection and security, Kipinä competition

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/data-protection/privacy-statement-for-the-register-of-kipina-competition-participants

Ihmisiä istuskelemassa viihtyisässä tilassa

TEK Lounge

TEK Lounge is a space for all TEK members. Visit our Lounges in Helsinki, Tampere, Lappeenranta and Turku!

Keywords:

TEK's regional offices, local operations, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/tek-lounge

Next stop: 100,000 members

Keywords:

CV, work life, unemployment

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/careerboost-job-search-programme-spring-2026

Danske Bank's benefits for TEK members

As a member of TEK, Danske Bank gives you extensive benefits for your personal and business banking needs.

Keywords:

member services and benefits

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/membership-benefits/danske-banks-benefits-for-tek-members

24 hours as a TEK councillor: the 2025 autumn council meeting

Are you somewhat interested in council work, but don't really know what it means in practice? In this article, we follow the 2025 council's autumn meeting – you'll find out what meetings are like and how time-consuming they are. Welcome along!

News article

Keywords:

decision-making, TEK's election, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/24-hours-as-a-tek-councillor-the-2025-autumn-council-meeting

Pia Hiltunen

Työehtoasiantuntija

pia.hiltunen@tek.fi | +358 9 2291 2223

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/pia-hiltunen

Discounted membership fees

You may be eligible for a discount on your regular TEK membership fee. See the terms and conditions.

Keywords:

membership fee, membership fee discount, membership

https://www.tek.fi/en/membership/membership-fees/discounted-membership-fees

International experts being happy and employed in Finland is a vital part of creating the jobs that will improve the unemployment level.

Blog post

Keywords:

column, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/owains-corner-is-tek-forgetting-about-unemployed-finnish-members

Owain's corner: Weakening trade unions weakens Finland’s attractiveness

At a time when Finland is desperate to attract talent, anti-union policies threaten to weaken the very thing that makes Finland a country worth choosing. That won’t just lead to the loss of individuals, but of whole families.

Blog post

Keywords:

column

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/owains-corner-weakening-trade-unions-weakens-finlands-attractiveness

Mia Adolfsson ja Sirkku Pohja istuvat sohvalla.

The efforts of TEK and four other trade unions were awarded – eradicating inequality

The objective of the award-winning trade union cooperation initiative is to increase diversity at workplaces through practical methods.

News article

Keywords:

gender equality, TEK, work life, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-efforts-of-tek-and-four-other-trade-unions-were-awarded-eradicating-inequality

Susanna Bairoh giving her keynote speech at NWiTA 2025.

Gender equality does not happen, it requires our actions

What can we do to improve gender equality and inclusion in tech workplaces? The well-known obstacles can be addressed by committing to change, setting clear objectives, and supporting the change with structural measures.

Blog post

Keywords:

column, gender equality, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/gender-equality-does-not-happen-it-requires-our-actions

The winning jäynä tackled a timely question: How does our ability to concentrate vary across different settings?

News article

Keywords:

student, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/otaniemi-team-crowned-teekkari-pranksters-of-the-year

Mind the gender gap – and why leap over it

Why do I want to see more women in the field of technology, a field that researchers like me have found to favour men? It's not because misery loves company but because in tech the positives far outweigh the negatives.

Blog post

Keywords:

column, gender equality, TEK's research, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/mind-the-gender-gap-and-why-leap-over-it

Orkesteri esiintyy nuorille EUCYS-kilpailun tilaisuudessa.

The international science contest brought new friends – Apply to join next year's Kipinä

The best part of the EU contest for young scientists was the community and the discussions with other contestants, say the Finnish representatives. They were selected from the Kipinä contest organized by TEK (Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland).

News article

Keywords:

Kipinä competition, children and youth

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-international-science-contest-brought-new-friends-apply-to-join-next-years-kipina

Finland's economy and security of supply rely on foreign experts

"There is a growing need for immigrants and foreign skilled workers. The technology industry plays a key role in, for example, the development of artificial intelligence and quantum computing. These fields are already dependent on international experts. When the economy turns upward, this shortage of skilled workers will only deepen," write TEK's Owain Hopeaketo and Barona's Elina Santalahti in today's Vieraskynä in Helsingin Sanomat.

News article

Keywords:

internationality, TEK, work life, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/finlands-economy-and-security-of-supply-rely-on-foreign-experts

The 2025 Nobel Laureates in Economics explain why technological progress is the engine of economic growth

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics. Their research explains how technological progress can create sustainable economic growth.

Blog post

Keywords:

economy, research, influencing, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-2025-nobel-laureates-in-economics-explain-why-technological-progress-is-the-engine-of-economic-growth

Kerhot

News article

Keywords:

remote work, leadership

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/see-you-at-the-office

Owain's corner: Are international experts being exploited?

A supported, secure workforce with sufficient sanctions for exploitation needs to be the direction of Finland’s future. As a union, we must continue pushing for that.

Blog post

Keywords:

column, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/owains-corner-are-international-experts-being-exploited

Eveliina Turkulainen

Lawyer

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/eveliina-turkulainen

Auntie's discussion packages

Event

Keywords:

wellbeing, mental health

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/aunties-discussion-packages

Unpaid internships

Unpaid internships have no place in architecture.

Keywords:

architect, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/decision-making/unpaid-internships

Wellbeing

From time to time even the most professional workers will experience self-doubt, stress and may even fear burnout. We wish to support our members in taking care of their wellbeing at work.

Keywords:

wellbeing

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/wellbeing

Neljä henkilöä tekemässä töitä pyöreän pöydän ääressä

Labore study: Doctors reach high salaries, but slower than before

According to a recent study, people with doctoral degrees still have higher salaries than those with a lower-level degree. However, the labour market has cooled off significantly for doctors since the early 2000s. This can be seen in, for example, slower postdoctoral salary trends and slower salary trends than people with master’s degrees.

News article

Keywords:

salary, work life, research, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/labore-study-doctors-reach-high-salaries-but-slower-than-before

Milja Yli-Hongisto

Lawyer (on family leave until August 2026)

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/milja-yli-hongisto

Henkilö työskentelemässä tietokoneella ja puhelimella

Working as a student

Looking for a summer job or a thesis job? Should you join an unemployment fund? What kind of salary you should ask for?

Keywords:

student, salary, job search, job search and career, employment and law, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/working-as-a-student

Neljä henkilöä istumassa pöydän ääressä keskittyen omiin tehtäviinsä. Etualalla olevalla on kädessään puhelin ja edessään kannettava tietokone.

Budget talks bring hope for the unemployed, but retreat on RDI funding is a disappointment

Easing the ability to study while receiving unemployment benefits is an excellent decision from the government’s budget negotiations. However, curbing the growth of RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) funding unnecessarily hampers growth and productivity.

News article

Keywords:

membership fee, Research, Development and Innovation (RDI), unemployment, influencing, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/budget-talks-bring-hope-for-the-unemployed-but-retreat-on-rdi-funding-is-a-disappointment

Arja Lindfors

Event coordinator

arja.lindfors@tek.fi | +358 9 2291 2230

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/arja-lindfors

Maisa Holm

Career coach

maisa.holm@tek.fi | +358 9 2291 2251

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/maisa-holm

Lay-offs – here's how it works

Here we have collected basic information on lay-offs and the temporary changes that the pandemic has caused to legislation and collective agreements concerning the laying off process.

News article

Keywords:

layoff, employment contract, employment relationship

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/lay-offs-heres-how-it-works

Henkilö suttaa kalenteria piirroskuvassa.

Answers to questions about lay-offs

In this article, we have collected answers to the most common questions about lay-offs.

News article

Keywords:

legal data bank, layoff, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/answers-to-questions-about-lay-offs

Update your employment details and take part in a draw!

Our members' employment details are vital when negotiating work conditions and collective agreements. We will raffle an Oura Ring 4 ring among all those who have updated their job details during September.

News article

Keywords:

membership, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/update-your-employment-details-and-take-part-in-a-draw

Tiimi on kokoontunut työpöydän äärelle keskustelemaan.

Nominate a recipient for a product development award

Do you know of an inspiring project or experiment? Submit a nomination for the Product Development Path Makers award 2025. Nominations are open until September 14. All finalists will receive €8,000.

News article

Keywords:

innovation, award, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/nominate-a-recipient-for-a-product-development-award

Survey shows increasingly fewer international experts plan to stay in Finland permanently

The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland and Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK are concerned about research findings on the position of international experts. The unions propose means of getting top experts into employment more effectively and motivating them to remain in Finland.

News article

Keywords:

internationality, TEK's research, research, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/survey-shows-increasingly-fewer-international-experts-plan-to-stay-in-finland-permanently

Survey results: How are international technology experts doing?

Event

Keywords:

event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/survey-results-how-are-international-technology-experts-doing

TEK studies: International experts

How does working life change when the technology sector becomes international? Can international students find a career in Finland and what is it like to build a life in Finland as an immigrant? Find out in TEK's studies.

Keywords:

internationality, TEK's research, research, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-international-experts

Vaasa

Find out more about Teekkari culture in Vaasa.

Keywords:

teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture, University of Vaasa, Åbo Akademi

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/teekkari/teekkari-cities/vaasa

Jussi Nousiainen toimistossa kasvoillaan vakava ilme.

Why did architects get less?

Are architects not valued? Are the negotiators incompetent? Are architects pushovers compared to engineers?

Blog post

Keywords:

architect, dual membership, collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/why-did-architects-get-less

Tapio Heiskari

Educational policy expert

tapio.heiskari@tek.fi

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/tapio-heiskari

competence, job search and career

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/job-search-and-career/update-and-maintain-your-skills

Global phenomena

How will AI, circular economy or continuing professional development shape our future? Check out these reports.

Keywords:

innovation, sustainable development, education, artificial intelligence, research

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/global-phenomena

Finland’s AI elite consists of men aged 40–49 – “It’s high time to include all employees”

Finland’s AI elite has received significantly more supplementary training and retraining in artificial intelligence than others. Now, everyone else needs training too, says Mikko Särelä, expert for industrial and innovation policy at Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK.

News article

Keywords:

TEK's research, artificial intelligence, labour market survey (TMT)

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/finlands-ai-elite-consists-of-men-aged-40-49-its-high-time-to-include-all-employees

Kaksi henkilöä lounge-tilassa, taaimmainen iloitsee.

TEK is the most attractive trade union

Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK is also the most respected trade union, according to a recent survey by Taloustutkimus.

News article

Keywords:

member services and benefits, TEK, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-is-the-most-attractive-trade-union

Membership benefits

As a TEK member you are entitled to a number of discounts and benefits on, for example, banking and insurances.

Keywords:

member services and benefits, membership

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/membership-benefits

Strike benefit for TEK members

Please note, that TEK no longer receives strike benefit applications for strikes in spring 2025. Read more about the strike benefit below.

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/work-life-in-finland/collective-agreement-negotiations/strike-benefit-for-tek-members

DEI stands for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In short, DEI is about how these three things are promoted in an organisation.

News article

Keywords:

neurodiversity, gender equality, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/implementing-dei-where-to-begin

Work life should be fair, safe and equal for everyone, according to the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK. One way to achieve this is through collective agreements.

News article

Keywords:

LHBTIQ+, TEK, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-partners-with-helsinki-pride-collective-agreements-can-have-a-broad-impact

Blog: Everyone won – except one

In Finland's county and municipal elections, a red wave swept across the country, the Centre Party painted the map green, and the National Coalition Party managed to slightly increase its share of the vote. How will the election results affect the members of TEK? How about government policy?

Blog post

Keywords:

elections, influencing, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-everyone-won-except-one

Kipinä-kilpailun voittaneet neljä nuorta istuu vierekkäin portaikossa.

Kipinä winners studied the effect of hormone pollution on plants, the life cycle of stars, and killing bacteria with an electric fly swatter

The winners of the Kipinä science competition for young people, organised by TEK, are Sofia Koivumäki, Zofia Järvinen, Hermanni Sallinen and Niilo Sipilä. They will represent Finland this autumn at the EU Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS).

News article

Keywords:

Kipinä competition, children and youth

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/kipina-winners-studied-the-effect-of-hormone-pollution-on-plants-the-life-cycle-of-stars-and-killing-bacteria-with-an-electric-fly-swatter

No settlement proposal – Strike at Tampere University begins on Wednesday, May 7th

A 24-hour strike by JUKO, JHL, and Pro, representing the employees, will begin at Tampere University on Wednesday. Conciliation will continue this week on Thursday and Friday.

News article

Keywords:

JUKO, collective agreement, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/no-settlement-proposal-strike-at-tampere-university-begins-on-wednesday-may-7th

Oulu

Find out more about Teekkari culture in Oulu, Linnanmaa.

Keywords:

University of Oulu, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/teekkari/teekkari-cities/oulu

Wesibussi, jonka edessä seisoo sen järjestäjiä.

Tech students from Oulu riding for a good cause

Once again this year, you can celebrate the week leading up to May Day (Wappu or Vappu in Finnish) in Oulu by getting on board the Wesibussi. The proceeds from tickets go to the patients of the children’s hospital.

News article

Keywords:

University of Oulu, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tech-students-from-oulu-riding-for-a-good-cause

University labor negotiations stalled – strike notice for Tampere University

“Salary increases for university staff are still unresolved, as the employer's offer for general increases is significantly below the general trend,” state JUKO, JHL and Pro. To expedite the negotiations, the organisations issued a strike notice for Tampere University on April 22nd.

News article

Keywords:

JUKO, collective agreement, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/university-labor-negotiations-stalled-strike-notice-for-tampere-university

TEK members succeeded in municipal and county elections

A total of 75 TEK members were chosen as councilors and 77 as deputy councilors in the municipal and county elections.

News article

Keywords:

TEK, elections, influencing, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-members-succeeded-in-municipal-and-county-elections

Kaksi nuorta henkilöä istuu maassa keräämässä rahaa.

Vaasa was the first to fall victim to a jäynä

Teekkari history. The first National Jäynä Competition was held in Vaasa 23–24 September 1986.

News article

Keywords:

history, teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/vaasa-was-the-first-to-fall-victim-to-a-jayna

Hannu Rintala

Municipality: Riihimäki

Education: M.Sc. (Industrial Eng.) | Occupation: Entrepreneur, real-estate, holidayhomes

Age: 58

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/hannu-rintala

TEK Regional offices

The regional office and regional representative offer your most important member services locally.

Keywords:

TEK's regional offices, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/tek-regional-offices

A quarter of newly graduated architects and academic engineers don’t think they’ll stay in Finland

Overall, a quarter of newly graduated architects and academic engineers saw themselves working abroad five years after graduation. The figure is even higher amongst non-Finnish respondents.

News article

Keywords:

Graduate Survey, internationality, TEK's research, research, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/a-quarter-of-newly-graduated-architects-and-academic-engineers-dont-think-theyll-stay-in-finland

TEK and TFiF awarded the wastewater recyclers, reactor physics code developers, and academic team spirit champions

The winners of the new ITU technology awards are NPHarvest, the research team developing Serpent code at VTT, and the Industrial Engineering and Management research unit at the University of Oulu. The awards will be presented today in Helsinki.

News article

Keywords:

ITU technology awards, award, tech, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-and-tfif-awarded-the-wastewater-recyclers-reactor-physics-code-developers-and-academic-team-spirit-champions

New innovation recovers phosphorus and nitrogen from wastewater

Startup company NPHarvest in Espoo is the winner of ITU Breakthrough Award. According to the award citation, the company’s membrane technology constitutes a technological and commercial breakthrough that benefits the environment and has significant economic value.

News article

Keywords:

ITU technology awards, award, tech

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/new-innovation-recovers-phosphorus-and-nitrogen-from-wastewater

Code developed in Finland to model nuclear reactors is already one of the best known in the world

The Serpent code, which originated from a doctoral dissertation, is used by more than 200 organisations, including MIT and Cambridge. The calculation code models the interaction of neutrons and photons. The team at VTT that has been developing the code was presented with the Cornerstone Award by TEK and TFiF.

News article

Keywords:

ITU technology awards, award, tech

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/code-developed-in-finland-to-model-nuclear-reactors-is-already-one-of-the-best-known-in-the-world

Oulun tuotantotalouden tutkimusyksikköä kahvilla.

Human factors of industrial management

heidi.kjellman@tek.fi | +358922912014

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/heidi-kjellman

Uravalmennus toimistolla, kaksi henkilöä

Personal career coaching

Are you wondering how to develop your career? Are you looking for a job but don't know where to start? Or are you having difficulties in communicating your skills?

Keywords:

competence, job search, job search and career

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/job-search-and-career/personal-career-coaching

7 reasons to vote

The municipal and county elections are being held as we speak. This time, TEK has seven municipal and county election goals. Read and embrace them and make a difference!

News article

Keywords:

elections, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/7-reasons-to-vote

Aino-Kaisa Manninen

Municipality: Oulu

Education: M.Sc. (Tech.), Master of Health Science | Occupation: Executive Director

Age: 36

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/aino-kaisa-manninen

Hamed Makian

Municipality: Lappeenranta

Education: Master of Engineering, Information Technology | Occupation: Data Science

Age: 44

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/hamed-makian

Kaksi piirrettyä henkilöä kättelee, toisella on selkänsä takana porkkanoita.

Non-solicitation clauses can be just as restrictive as non-compete clauses

A non-solicitation clause aims to prevent an employee from soliciting other employees to move to a new employer or customers to become customers of a new employer.

News article

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/non-solicitation-clauses-can-be-just-as-restrictive-as-non-compete-clauses

Student liaisons are like TEK’s antennae

TEK’s student liaisons, known as opiskelijayhdyshenkilöt or tykit in Finnish, support local student cultures and encourage new students to become members of TEK. They know what is happening on campuses now and in the future.

News article

Keywords:

student, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/student-liaisons-are-like-teks-antennae

LGBTQ+ friends across campus boundaries

Tampere-based Sekava ry offers a community and peer support for LGBTQ+ students – and a reason for homebodies to go out and meet people.

News article

Keywords:

LHBTIQ+, student, Tampere University

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/lgbtq-friends-across-campus-boundaries

Petteri Räty

Municipality: Kuopio

Education: MSc (Tech) | Occupation: entrepreneur

Age: 39

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/petteri-raty

Johanna Hellberg

Municipality: Kauniainen

Education: M. Sc. (Tech.) | Occupation: Geotechnical designer

Age: 43

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/johanna-hellberg

Elina Wanne

Municipality: Espoo

Education: M.Sc (Tech) | Occupation: Development Manager, sustainable development

Age: 49

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/elina-wanne

Tuore TEKin hallituksen puheenjohtaja Arto Timperi kukitettuna valinnan jälkeen.

Arto Timperi becomes TEK’s new chair

At its meeting in Tampere on Friday, 21st March, the General Council of the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK elected PhD Arto Timperi as the chair of TEK’s board.

News article

Keywords:

board of directors, decision-making, TEK, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/arto-timperi-becomes-teks-new-chair

Municipal and county elections 2025

We at TEK want to do our part to ensure that technology and those who make it are visible during the elections. TEK member, are you a candidate in the municipal or county elections? Make a candidate page for yourself!

Keywords:

elections

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/tek-makes-a-difference/municipal-and-county-elections-2025

Miska Veijola-Kara

Municipality: Oulu

Education: Master of Science | Occupation: Chemist

Age: 28

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/miska-veijola-kara

Hannu-Pekka Poikonen

Municipality: Lohja

Education: DI | Occupation: Head of IT

Age: 46

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/hannu-pekka-poikonen

Saana Rossi

Municipality: Helsinki

Education: Architect | Occupation: Researcher

Age: 33

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/saana-rossi

Daniel Hollen

Municipality: Vantaa

Education: Master of Science (Technology), MBA | Occupation: Product Manager

Age: 37

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/daniel-hollen

Maximilian Järvinen

Municipality: Sipoo

Education: Tietojenkäsittelytieteen LuK | Occupation: Opiskelija

Age: 29

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/maximilian-jarvinen

Johanna Ahopelto

Municipality: Vaasa

Education: PhD, D.Sc. (industrial management) | Occupation: entrepreneur, CEO

Age: 59

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/johanna-ahopelto

Väinö Tuovinen

Municipality: Turku

Education: Student of Political Science and Computer Science | Occupation:

Age: 26

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/vaino-tuovinen

Lappeenranta

Find out more about Teekkari culture in Lappeenranta, Skinnarila.

Keywords:

LUT University, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/students/teekkari/teekkari-cities/lappeenranta

Lappeenrannan Ylioppilastalo kuvattuna talvella ulkoapäin.

30 years in Lappeenranta

President Martti Ahtisaari inaugurated the Student Union Building in Lappeenranta in the autumn of 1994. TEK’s Regional Advisor Saku Laapio was on the Board of the Student Union when the building project started.

News article

Keywords:

history, teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/30-years-in-lappeenranta

Marcell Berta

Municipality: Espoo

Education: Bachelor of Science (Technology), Electrical Engineering | Occupation: Board member of Aalto University's Student Union (AYY), Master's student of Mathematics

Age: 25

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/marcell-berta

Fanni Mattsson

Municipality: Espoo

Education: B.Tech. | Occupation: student & student active, research assistant

Age: 28

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/fanni-mattsson

YTN issued a strike warning to the technology industry – see if the strike affects you

YTN, which negotiates salaries also for many TEK members, has issued strike warnings for the technology industry. In this article, we put together some questions and answers on the subject.

News article

Keywords:

public sector, collective agreement, YTN

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/ytn-issued-a-strike-warning-to-the-technology-industry-see-if-the-strike-affects-you

Anna Nikitina

Municipality: Lappeenranta

Education: M.Sc. in Technology, LUT-Univesity | Occupation: Project Engineer

Age: 30

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/anna-nikitina

Simon Hajjar

Municipality: Lappeenranta

Education: Tekniikan ylioppilas | Occupation: Opiskelija

Age: 26

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/simon-hajjar

Marianne Taipale

Municipality: Helsinki

Education: M.Sc. (Eng.) | Occupation: Teacher (STEM)

Age: 61

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/marianne-taipale

Opettaja ja kaksi opiskelijaa teknisten laitteiden parissa

Towards equal representation in tech

A study on ways to achieve gender balance in the field of technology at universities.

Keywords:

student, TEK's research, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-students/towards-equal-representation-in-tech

Tekkiläinen käyttämässä kannettavaa tietokonetta

Create a candidate page for the municipal or county elections

TEK member, are you a candidate in the municipal or county elections? Make a candidate page for yourself! We want to promote candidates who are TEK members and help voters find TEK candidates easily.

Keywords:

elections, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/tek-makes-a-difference/municipal-and-county-elections-2025/create-a-candidate-page-for-the-municipal-or-county-elections

Bo Lönnqvist

Municipality: Espoo

Education: DI | Occupation: Chief Business Officer

Age: 61

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/bo-lonnqvist

Petri Seppälä

Municipality: Tampere

Education: MSc (computer science) | Occupation: Software designer

Age: 50

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/petri-seppala

Kristian Rehnström

Municipality: Vantaa

Education: M.Sc. (Tech) | Occupation: Director, Corporate Relations

Age: 57

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/kristian-rehnstrom

Pilar Meseguer

Municipality: Kaarina

Education: Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Architecture. | Occupation: Municipal Architect for Marttila and Oripää. I am also a City Council member, a member of the Urban Development Committee, and a board member of the Turku Region Water Ltd.

Age: 52

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/pilar-meseguer

Petra Hakoniemi

Municipality: Vaasa

Education: Master's Programme in Economics, Industrial Management | Occupation: Quality Engineer

Age: 28

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/petra-hakoniemi

Johanna Karimäki

Municipality: Espoo

Education: Master of Science in Technology | Occupation: Teacher

Age: 53

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/johanna-karimaki

Juhani Horelli

Municipality: Järvenpää

Education: dipl.ins., MBA | Occupation: retired

Age: 78

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/juhani-horelli

Cosmo Jenytin

Municipality: Espoo

Education: Master of Science (Technology) | Occupation: Manager, Decision Support and Advanced Analytics

Age: 31

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/cosmo-jenytin

Henni Suvanto

Municipality: Imatra

Education: M Sc. Energy technology, B. Sc Economics | Occupation: Director, Operational Sustainability

Age: 40

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/henni-suvanto

Saara Hyrkkö

Municipality: Espoo

Education: Master of Science (Tech.) | Occupation: Member of Parliament

Age: 38

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/saara-hyrkko

Henkilö selaa padilla TEKin verkkosivuja.

TEK is here for you in uncertain times

Recently, there have been many change negotiations in the workplaces of TEK members due to the tough economic situation. Remember to take advantage of the support offered by TEK.

News article

Keywords:

member services and benefits, cooperation negotiations, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-is-here-for-you-in-uncertain-times

Eira Kotoneva

Municipality: Savonlinna

Education: Filosofian tohtori | Occupation: Yrittäjä

Age: 50

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/eira-kotoneva

Pertti Nurmi

Municipality: Kaarina

Education: diplomi-insinööri | Occupation:

Age: 65

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/pertti-nurmi

Kalle Konttinen

Municipality: Espoo

Education: M.Sc. | Occupation: Head of Land Consolidations

Age: 52

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/kalle-konttinen

Mikko Viilo

Municipality: Vantaa

Education: M.Sc. (Tech.) | Occupation: R&D Project Manager

Age: 51

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/mikko-viilo

The new TEK Magazine is here

Our first ever printed TEK Magazine fully in English comes out on 7th March. You can also find links to the magazine's articles from this article.

News article

Keywords:

TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-new-tek-magazine-is-here

Henkilöitä seisoo ulkona rakennuksen edessä.

Creating a better Finland

Blog post

Keywords:

TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/welcome-to-our-professional-community

Don’t hesitate to contact TEK’s lawyers

Legal advice is one of the services TEK’s members value the most. When you want to check something or work life gives you lemons, it’s a relief to have someone to turn to.

News article

Keywords:

member services and benefits, legal data bank, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/dont-hesitate-to-contact-teks-lawyers

Owain's corner: Individual stories, collective strength

People move to Finland from every corner of the world, each one with their own story and history. We understand that with that individuality comes challenges, and that to help overcome these we need to do always better.

Blog post

Keywords:

internationality, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/owains-corner-individual-stories-collective-strength

This is how TEK works

TEK's decision-making is based on member democracy. Read more about the different decision-making bodies in this article.

News article

Keywords:

decision-making, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/this-is-how-tek-works

Robottikoira Spot ja oikea koira katselevat toisiaan.

The most hairless dog in Tampere

Spot is one of the most advanced robot dog models in the world.

News article

Keywords:

tech

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-most-hairless-dog-in-tampere

Solutions to Divisium-3 and sudoku

Here you can find correct answers to the brainteasers in TEK Magazine 1/2025.

News article

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/solutions-to-divisium-3-and-sudoku

Lauri Lavanti

Municipality: Kirkkonummi

Education: Master of Science (Tech.) | Occupation: Lead Developer

Age: 34

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/lauri-lavanti

Samuel Mustakallio

Municipality: Lappeenranta

Education: Upper secondary school | Occupation: Student

Age: 23

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/samuel-mustakallio

Mervi Somervuori

Municipality: Kirkkonummi

Education: Doctor of Science in Technology | Occupation: Material expert, unemplyed

Age: 57

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/mervi-somervuori

Arash Badie-Modiri

Municipality: Espoo

Education: DSc (tech.) in Computer Science, Aalto University | Occupation: Researcher

Age: 33

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/arash-badie-modiri

Jani Hilliaho

Municipality: Tampere

Education: M.Sc. (Tech.) in Computer Science | Occupation: Software developer, team lead

Age: 35

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/jani-hilliaho

Henkilöitä Turun Aurum-rakennuksen edessä.

Turku

Municipality: Tampere

Education: | Occupation: Accessibility Specialist

Age: 33

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/tiina-mikkonen

Mikko Lasanen

Municipality: Vihti

Education: Master of Science (Technology) | Occupation: Product information Architect

Age: 48

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/mikko-lasanen

Työnhaku, läppäri, koti, kahvikuppi, nainen

Where to look for a tech job in Finland

We have listed the most common recruitment platforms in Finland. If you have a university degree from the field of tech, joining TEK will give you access to our more comprehensive tips and advice on job search. Please note, that we do not offer jobs directly.

Keywords:

job search, job search and career

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/job-search-and-career/tools-and-information-for-job-seekers/where-to-look-for-a-tech-job-in-finland

Roni Juntunen

Municipality: Lappeenranta

Education: Master of Science in Software Engineering | Occupation: Quality Assurance Engineer

Age: 28

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/roni-juntunen

Municipal election candidates 2025

Tutustu tekkiläisiin kuntavaaliehdokkaisiin! Voit suodattaa ehdokkaita puolueen tai kunnan mukaan. Get to know municipal election candidates who are members of TEK! You can filter candidates based on the party or the district.

Keywords:

elections

https://www.tek.fi/en/tietoa-tekista/tek-vaikuttaa/kunta-ja-aluevaalit-2025/kuntavaaliehdokkaat-2025

Municipality: Kirkkonummi

Education: M.Sc. (Tech.) | Occupation: Controller

Age: 53

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/jerri-kampe-hellenius

Owain Hopeaketo

Municipality: Espoo

Education: Chemical Engineering, M.Sc (Tech) | Occupation: International Expert Advocacy

Age: 31

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/owain-hopeaketo

Job search and career

Keywords:

internationality, work life, entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/immigrant-entrepreneurs-are-thriving-financially-especially-in-tech

Tekoälykouluttaja Antti Meriluoto puhuu TEKin valtuustolle

TEK's General Council met to make decisions for 2025

The autumn meeting of TEK's General Council was held on 14-15 November 2024 at Original Sokos Hotel Tripla, Helsinki. The meeting was full of important decisions and topical reviews that will guide the organisation's activities in the coming year.

News article

Keywords:

general council, elections

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-general-council-met-to-make-decisions-for-2025

The chair of TEK's board changes in the middle of the term

Mari-Leena Talvitie, chair of TEK's board, will become Minister for Science and Culture in January. TEK's General Council will elect a new chair at the spring council in March.

News article

Keywords:

board of directors, general council

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-chair-of-teks-board-changes-in-the-middle-of-the-term

06 Toolkit

https://www.tek.fi/en/workbook/06-toolkit

The median salary of academic engineers increased to 5,732 euros – top management earned over 10,000 euros for the first time

According to TEK's labour market survey, the most common reason for a salary increase was once again a general increase based on a collective agreement.

News article

Keywords:

salary, labour market survey (TMT), TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-median-salary-of-academic-engineers-increased-to-5732-euros-top-management-earned-over-10000-euros-for-the-first-time

Owain's corner: The engineering of international graduates

Finland should be using its data a lot more than it does, and those who haven’t spent time in universities recently really don’t know what is happening in them.

Blog post

Keywords:

society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/owains-corner-the-engineering-of-international-graduates

Jonathan Kivimäki

Student liaison, Vaasa

jonathan.kivimaki@tek.fi | +358400628702

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/jonathan-kivimaki

Kaisa Vornanen

Student liaison, Tampere

kaisa.vornanen@tek.fi | +358504047506

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/kaisa-vornanen

Jani Norrby

Student liaison, Turku

jani.norrby@tek.fi | +358432013122

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/jani-norrby

TEK rejects proposed reforms to industrial peace legislation – “There is no need for new regulation”

TEK does not accept the restrictions on the right to industrial action proposed in the new industrial peace legislation. Teemu Hankamäki, TEK’s Labour Market Director, believes that there is no need for new regulation.

News article

Keywords:

legal data bank, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-rejects-proposed-reforms-to-industrial-peace-legislation-there-is-no-need-for-new-regulation

Pressure measures by the Industrial Union and Trade Union Pro do not apply to TEK members

The pressure measures in the technology and chemical industry between 27th January and 1st February by The Industrial Union and Pro do not apply to TEK members working as senior salaried employees.

News article

Keywords:

promotion of interests, collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/pressure-measures-by-the-industrial-union-and-trade-union-pro-do-not-apply-to-tek-members

Blog: Equal work, unequal pay

Equal pay for equal work - fair and justified, and even stipulated by the law. Nevertheless, pay parity for men and women often seems like an elusive and unattainable goal.

Blog post

Keywords:

salary, gender equality, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-equal-work-unequal-pay

A lecture in an auditorium with bright lights.

Blog: What if the world felt different?

What if your brain worked differently than most of your peers? Imagine that clothes felt like sandpaper, that painfully bright lights were too dim for everyone around you, and that party music makes you feel like you’re a maracas being shaken.

Blog post

Keywords:

column, neurodiversity, student

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-what-if-the-world-felt-different

Vesa Taskinen

Membership officer, students

vesa.taskinen@tek.fi | +358407096675

TEKin opiskelijajäsenten jäsenyysvastaava

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/vesa-taskinen

Ida Parkkinen

Student affair specialist

ida.parkkinen@tek.fi | +358 400 984545

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/ida-parkkinen

Unemployment

Becoming unemployed is often an unexpected and stressful situation in life. You do not have to cope on your own – our experts are here to help.

Keywords:

membership fee, membership fee discount, unemployment, unemployment fund, unemployment insurance

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/unemployment

Panu Lavonen

Financial Director

panu.lavonen@tek.fi | +358 9 2291 2254

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/panu-lavonen

“This turned out pretty cool” – new Tampere TEK Lounge has opened

Opened in November, the new TEK Lounge in Tampere is twice as big as the old one. Welcome to spend a day working remotely from here or meeting people you know!

News article

Keywords:

student, TEK's regional offices

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/this-turned-out-pretty-cool-new-tampere-tek-lounge-has-opened

Henkilöitä TEK Loungessa, henkilökunta, jäsenet, työyhteisö

Services and benefits

We at TEK offer a wide range of membership services to support you at different stages in your career. Find out which services and benefits serve you best!

Keywords:

promotion of interests, member services and benefits, membership, TEK, job search and career, employment and law, entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits

Membership when living abroad

TEK membership benefits are available to you even if you live abroad. You can also apply for guest membership in your local organisation.

Keywords:

membership, internationality

https://www.tek.fi/en/membership/membership-when-living-abroad

Kaksi henkilöä keskustelee pöydän ääressä.

Employment and law

TEK’s lawyers help you with the legal matters of work life. We provide advice to all our members, whether they are employees, employers or entrepreneurs.

Keywords:

member services and benefits, legal data bank, employment relationship, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/employment-and-law

Graduate Ring

TEK members can get the Graduate Ring (DI-sormus in Finnish) with a discounted price.

Keywords:

member services and benefits

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/membership-benefits/graduate-ring

Daniel Valtakari

Senior advisor

daniel.valtakari@tek.fi | +358 40 77 20 276

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/daniel-valtakari

Subscription options for Alma Media magazines

Read more on different subscriptions for Alma Media's magazines.

Keywords:

membership magazines, member services and benefits

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/membership-benefits/alma-talents-magazines-for-tek-members-in-2024/subscription-options-for-alma-media-magazines

Many TEK members' collective agreements are expiring

The validity of collective agreements has ended in several key sectors for TEK members. However, the after-effect still protects employees, and the terms of the collective agreements must be followed until new agreements are negotiated. The national collective agreements ended on November 30th, 2024, in the technology industry, consulting sector, IT services industry, and architectural design sector.

News article

Keywords:

collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/many-tek-members-collective-agreements-are-expiring

NATO membership opens doors for Finnish companies

National defence investments resulting from the global political situation are boosting the growth of the defence industry in Finland. The priorities of the new European Commission, which will soon take office, also take account of the defence industry in a whole new way.

Blog post

Keywords:

entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/nato-membership-opens-doors-for-finnish-companies

Make a difference by answering surveys

The ongoing collective agreement negotiations are based, among other things, on the views expressed in our surveys by TEK members working in the sectors under negotiation.

Blog post

Keywords:

TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/make-a-difference-by-answering-surveys

No strike at least before Christmas

The collective agreements of many TEK members were valid until 30.11.2024.

News article

Keywords:

collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/no-strike-at-least-before-christmas

Work life in Finland

The Finnish labour market is based on a collaborative approach with all societal parties involved in the market. TEK represents the interests of our members and promotes good working conditions for all.

Keywords:

member services and benefits, shop steward, TEK, collective agreement, work life, cooperation negotiations

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/work-life-in-finland

Matti Vähä-Heikkilä

Development Manager, Data and Analytics

matti.vaha-heikkila@tek.fi

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/matti-vaha-heikkila

Universities are learning to be more neurodiverse

Universities in the field of technology support students’ neurodiversity with individual arrangements, for example. Hundreds of students are already utilising these arrangements, and the demand for them is growing.

News article

Keywords:

neurodiversity, student

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/universities-are-learning-to-be-more-neurodiverse

Opiskelijoita haalarit jalassa aurinkopaneelin edessä.

TEK's carbon dioxide emissions continued to fall

TEK's board has decided that emissions will be offset or sequestered elsewhere. So TEK is involved in an Ethiopian afforestation project, an Indian small hydropower and solar energy project, and a biochar project in Germany.

News article

Keywords:

climate change, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-carbon-dioxide-emissions-continued-to-fall

Työporukka pöydän ääressä, ylhäältä päin kuvattuna.

Desire to develop leads to position of trust

A desire to develop the working conditions or terms of employment at the workplace is the biggest motivator for taking up a position of trust, shows a survey of employee representatives conducted by the Federation of Professional and Managerial Staff YTN. A third of the survey respondents reported this as the main reason for taking up the position of trust.

News article

Keywords:

employee representative, shop steward, trustee

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/desire-to-develop-leads-to-position-of-trust

Henkilö nauttimassa aamukahvia, toimisto, lehti, kahvio

Insurances

We offer a variety of insurance benefits for our members.

Keywords:

member services and benefits, membership

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/membership-benefits/insurances

Satu Myller

Career Coach

satu.myller@tek.fi | +358 9 2291 2249

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/satu-myller

Helena Hagberg

AD

helena.hagberg@tek.fi | +358922912565

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/contact-information/helena-hagberg

Unpaid internships have crept into the architectural profession

The weak economic trend has lowered the threshold for offering and accepting unpaid work in architects’ offices. The phenomenon is common in southern Europe and has become more common in the other Nordic countries.

News article

Keywords:

architect, internationality, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/unpaid-internships-have-crept-into-the-architectural-profession

Nainen työskentelee tietokoneella modernissa toimistossa

Architects’ organisations: Unpaid internships have no place in architecture

The weak economic trend has lowered the threshold for offering and accepting unpaid work in architects’ offices. The phenomenon is common in southern Europe and has become more common in the other Nordic countries. Employers’ and employees’ organisations in the sector are concerned about the rise of unpaid internships in Finland.

News article

Keywords:

architect, internationality, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/architects-organisations-unpaid-internships-have-no-place-in-architecture

Exercise: Time Management Excel

It's easy to overestimate how much time we actually spend on the things that matter to us. This exercise will help you to visualise and become aware of how you spend your time.

Keywords:

mental health, student

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/wellbeing/exercise-time-management-excel

Exercise: Sources of energy

What is your personal shock absorber? What refills your battery? Find out with these exercises!

Keywords:

wellbeing, mental health, student

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/wellbeing/exercise-sources-of-energy

Henkilö istuu ikkunalaudalla kuulokkeet päässään.

Exercise: Character strengths

What kinds of activities feel natural, valuable and meaningful for you to do? Get to know yourself and your strengths with the help of this exercise!

Keywords:

mental health, student, wellbeing

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/wellbeing/exercise-character-strengths

Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen töissä laboratoriossa.

Best doctoral thesis of the year could reduce Finland’s dependence on Russia

The doctoral thesis written by Doctor of Science in Technology Juho Uzkurt Kaljunen improves the recovery of nutrients from wastewater and bringing them to market. Three tech theses will be awarded today in Helsinki. The winning theses are from Aalto University and the University of Oulu.

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Keywords:

Aalto University, University of Oulu, award, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/best-doctoral-thesis-of-the-year-could-reduce-finlands-dependence-on-russia

People of different genders working at the same table

YTN continues negotiations in the technology industry

The pressure measures in the technology industry announced on 18 November by The Industrial Union and Pro do not apply to TEK members working as senior salaried employees.

News article

Keywords:

promotion of interests, collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/ytn-continues-negotiations-in-the-technology-industry

Otaniemi wins Jäynä Competition with emotion-sensing AI app

The best jäynä in this year’s National Jäynä Competition measured the emotional reactions elicited by various images. Teams from Vaasa and Tampere also won awards.

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Keywords:

teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/otaniemi-wins-jayna-competition-with-emotion-sensing-ai-app

Mies istuu tietokoneen ääressä väsyneen näköisenä.

38% of university graduates experience the threat of work exhaustion – Akava proposes brief psychotherapy as part of occupational health care

According to Maria Löfgren, President of Akava, we now need to invest in supporting well-being at work and work capacity in a variety of ways. One way would be to include brief psychotherapy in occupational health care services.

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Keywords:

Akava, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/38-of-university-graduates-experience-the-threat-of-work-exhaustion-akava-proposes-brief-psychotherapy-as-part-of-occupational-health-care

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TEK membership is an investment in your career.

Keywords:

membership fee, membership fee discount, membership, dual membership

https://www.tek.fi/en/membership

01 Career planning

https://www.tek.fi/en/workbook/01-career-planning

Employee Representative 2024: Kim Englund, Training Manager at WithSecure Plc

An employee representative helps staff members with matters relating to their employment. They also act as negotiators and mediators between employees and employers. Here we introduce one of them.

News article

Keywords:

hed2024, employee representative, elected official, shop steward

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/employee-representative-2024-kim-englund-training-manager-at-withsecure-plc

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05 Working life

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Miesten palkat ovat edelleen hieman korkeammalla tasolla kuin naisten

Salaries of men and women in tech

A gender pay gap also exists in the technology sector. The unexplained pay gap after controlling for various variables is still 5.5 per cent.

Keywords:

salary, gender equality, TEK's research, research

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-diversity-equality-and-inclusion/salaries-of-men-and-women-in-tech

Kahden henkilön välinen keskustelu, toimisto

In recent years, TEK’s offerings have become ever more accessible and tailored to international members. We should be proud of what has happened, while also recognising that challenges remain, writes Owain Hopeaketo.

Blog post

Keywords:

membership, internationality, decision-making, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-the-what-and-the-how-of-teks-international-member-offerings

Blog: Why are we putting so much work into international members?

This week, TEK is celebrating a week dedicated to our international members. Why is this happening, and why is internationality such a recent focus of TEK’s actions? Project Manager Owain Hopeaketo explains that this is a topic that affects more than just our international members.

Blog post

Keywords:

membership, internationality, decision-making, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-why-are-we-putting-so-much-work-into-international-members

Blog: TEK remains firmly against the three-month/six-month rule proposal

On Thursday 17th October, the proposed three-month/six-month rule was handed to parliament. Despite positive changes, TEK remains firmly against this proposal.

Blog post

Keywords:

internationality, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-tek-remains-firmly-against-the-three-monthsix-month-rule-proposal

Employee representative 2024: Petro Julkunen, Chief Physicist at KUH, Professor at University of Eastern Finland

An employee representative helps staff members with matters relating to their employment. They also act as negotiators and mediators between employees and employers. Here we introduce one of them.

News article

Keywords:

hed2024, employee representative, elected official, shop steward

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/employee-representative-2024-petro-julkunen-chief-physicist-at-kuh-professor-at-university-of-eastern-finland

More than half of the gender pay gap in tech is unexplained

The pay gap between men and women in the technology industry has hardly narrowed at all in more than a decade. This is shown by the 2023 Labour Market Survey conducted by the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK.

News article

Keywords:

TEK's research, salary, gender equality, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/more-than-half-of-the-gender-pay-gap-in-tech-is-unexplained

Henkilö seisoo muuttolaatikoiden keskellä.

Finland drives out international experts

The societal debate on immigration is a major source of concern for international experts in the field of technology, with as many as 89% of them find the immigration debate worrying. Only 52% of the international tech experts surveyed would recommend Finland as a place to live and work.

News article

Keywords:

internationality, work life, society, TEK's research, research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/finland-drives-out-international-experts

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