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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

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 tarkastelee Työkirjan artikkelia LinkedInistä

Mastering the hidden job market (22.9.-30.11.2025)

Event

Keywords:

job search, job search and career

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/mastering-the-hidden-job-market-229-30112025

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

Hidden Job Market and Networking Skills: Myths, Skills, and Opportunities

Event

Keywords:

event, job search

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/hidden-job-market-and-networking-skills-myths-skills-and-opportunities

Nainen lukee Tekniikka & Talous -lehteä sohvalla.

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

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

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

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

Collective agreement negotiations

Here you can find more information about collective agreement negotiations concerning TEK members.

Keywords:

promotion of interests, collective agreement

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

Tekniikan akateemiset TEK

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

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

Mentoring

Mentoring is a great way to exchange ideas and get tips on career changes, strengthen your professional identity, and identify your strengths. The TEK mentoring programme is one of a kind: it focuses on people with a technical background.

Keywords:

mentoring, job search and career, career

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

3-/6-month rule comes into force – does it impact you?

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

Nordic Business Forum Livestream 2025

Event

Keywords:

event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/nordic-business-forum-livestream-2025

How to start a business in Finland

Event

Keywords:

AKY – Akavalaiset Yrittäjät, event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/how-to-start-a-business-in-finland

Events

Keywords:

event

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

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

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

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

News and blogs

Keywords:

TEK

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

Collective agreement negotiations raise salaries by hundreds of millions of euros

The spring of strikes brought highly educated professionals more or less the same pay rises as everyone else. TEK members will see their salaries rise by thousands of euros between 2025 and 2027.

News article

Keywords:

salary, collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/collective-agreement-negotiations-raise-salaries-by-hundreds-of-millions-of-euros

Työnantaja ja työntekijä neuvottelevat työsuhteesta.

Changes to Cooperation Act at the beginning of July

The threshold for applying the Cooperation Act will be raised to cover companies and corporations that regularly employ at least 50 people. In addition, negotiation times will be reduced by half.

News article

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/changes-to-cooperation-act-at-the-beginning-of-july

Swecon työntekijöitä seisoo portaikon alla ryhmänä.

Sweco’s management set up diversity goals

Sweco wants to attract more women and ensure that professionals who do not speak Finnish and who are of all ages and neurodiversities enjoy working there. Management commitment is the key to achieving this goal.

News article

Keywords:

neurodiversity, gender equality, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/swecos-management-set-up-diversity-goals

Sirkku Pohja istuu TEKin Pasilan Loungessa.

Implementing DEI – where to begin?

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

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

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

Your membership

Keep your details and contact information up-to-date – you will be the first to know about current news in your industry and the services available to you.

Keywords:

membership

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

TEK Mentoring Program 2025

Event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/tek-mentoring-program-2025

Auntie's discussion packages

Event

Keywords:

wellbeing, mental health

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

New collective agreement for the architectural design sector – strikes are cancelled and ban on flexibility ends

Senior salaried employees in the architectural design sector have a new collective agreement. This means that the strikes previously announced at two companies in the sector for May 28 and May 30 are cancelled. The ban on flexibility that applied to the entire sector also ends.

News article

Keywords:

architect, collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/new-collective-agreement-for-the-architectural-design-sector-strikes-are-cancelled-and-ban-on-flexibility-ends

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

New collective agreement for universities: trial on teaching hour caps, salary increases according to general line – strike threat cancelled

JUKO, Pro and JHL as well as employer organisation Finnish Education Employers have accepted the proposal by National Conciliator Anu Sajavaara to resolve the university labour dispute. The 24-hour strike that was to affect the University of Helsinki and the University of Turku on May 27th has been cancelled.

News article

Keywords:

JUKO, collective agreement, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/new-collective-agreement-for-universities-trial-on-teaching-hour-caps-salary-increases-according-to-general-line-strike-threat-cancelled

André Noël Chaker: The Four P’s of Storytelling: From Language to Leverage

Event

Keywords:

event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/andre-noel-chaker-the-four-ps-of-storytelling-from-language-to-leverage

Strike notice for the Universities of Helsinki and Turku – 13,000 university employees to strike

JUKO, Pro and JHL have today issued a strike notice for the University of Helsinki and the University of Turku. The 24-hour strike will begin at 00:01 on 27th May and end at 23:59 if no solution is found before then on the terms and conditions of employment and salary increases for university employees. Conciliation continues today, Monday 12th May.

News article

Keywords:

JUKO, collective agreement, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/strike-notice-for-the-universities-of-helsinki-and-turku-13000-university-employees-to-strike

Milja Yli-Hongisto

Lawyer

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

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

Henkilö heiluttaa TEKin sateenkaarevaa lippua värikkään portaikon alla.

TEK partners with Helsinki Pride – “Collective agreements can have a broad impact”

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

Workbook

Workbook offers advice and resources in job search and career planning for students in technology, architecture, mathematics and natural sciences.

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

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

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

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

Henkilöitä istuu TFiF-TEK Loungessa Turussa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 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 Awards

Innovation – Technology – Upheaval = ITU. Will you be one of our first awardees? The winners will be published in April 2025.

Keywords:

award, TEK, ITU technology awards

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

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

The Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) research unit of the University of Oulu has a proven reputation for a positive atmosphere. The unit’s encouraging spirit of competition also produces results. TEK and TFiF are awarding the unit the ITU Forerunners Award.

News article

Keywords:

ITU technology awards, award, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/human-factors-of-industrial-management

Juhani's corner: What is your reason to vote?

Blog post

Keywords:

promotion of interests, column, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/juhanis-corner-what-is-your-reason-to-vote

Work remotely from Finland

Event

Keywords:

event, employment

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/work-remotely-from-finland

New Collective Agreements for the Technology Industry, Consulting Sector, and IT Service Sector

The negotiation results for the collective agreements for senior salaried employees in the technology industry, consulting sector, and IT service sector have now been approved and the new collective agreements have come into effect. The collective agreements of the sectors affect thousands of TEK members.

News article

Keywords:

collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/new-collective-agreements-for-the-technology-industry-consulting-sector-and-it-service-sector

Kaksi henkilöä katsoo läppäriä työpöydän ääressä.

Ethics in tech

As forerunners in technology, we bear a great responsibility for making ethical choices and considering impact, because technology often develops faster than regulation.

Keywords:

TEK, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/tek-makes-a-difference/ethics-in-tech

Membership fees

In 2025 TEK's membership fee for full members is €351 (€29.25 per month).

Keywords:

membership fee, membership fee discount, membership

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

Opiskelijoita keskustelemassa rimaseinän edessä

Blog: Integration at the focus of TEK's local election panel

The reason for the TEK's local election panel discussion is clear: Finland needs international experts. Cities play a crucial role in welcoming these individuals and their families, as well as supporting their integration.

Blog post

Keywords:

TEK, elections, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-integration-at-the-focus-of-teks-local-election-panel

Engineering Education Seminar 2025

Event

Keywords:

Graduate Survey, student, TEK's research, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/engineering-education-seminar-2025

Johannes Ahlnäs

Municipality: Kotka

Education: DI | Occupation: Physicist

Age: 40

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/johannes-ahlnas

Heidi Kjellman

Marketing Specialist

heidi.kjellman@tek.fi | +358922912014

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

Kaksi henkilöä keskustelemassa, taustalla muita ihmisiä

Entrepreneur

If you are already running your own business or considering setting up your own company, it is worth getting to know our services!

Keywords:

member services and benefits, employment and law, unemployment insurance, entrepreneur

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

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: 35

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

Hamed Makian

Municipality: Lappeenranta

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

Age: 43

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

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

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

TEK Graduate Survey results 2024

Newly graduated academic engineers and architects are satisfied with their degrees. Of the academic engineers and architects who graduated in 2024, 90% would choose the same degree again. The employment situation at the time of graduation declined slightly compared to last year. Especially international graduates find it difficult to enter the Finnish job market. View the results in more detail on this page!

Keywords:

Graduate Survey, TEK's research, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-students/tek-graduate-survey-results-2024

Petteri Räty

Municipality: Kuopio

Education: MSc (Tech) | Occupation: entrepreneur

Age: 38

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: 45

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

Saana Rossi

Municipality: Helsinki

Education: Architect | Occupation: Researcher

Age: 32

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: 28

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

Johanna Ahopelto

Municipality: Vaasa

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

Age: 58

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: 24

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: 29

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

Simon Hajjar

Municipality: Lappeenranta

Education: Tekniikan ylioppilas | Occupation: Opiskelija

Age: 25

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

Marianne Taipale

Municipality: Helsinki

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

Age: 60

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: 60

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

Petri Seppälä

Municipality: Tampere

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

Age: 49

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: 51

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: 27

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

Johanna Karimäki

Municipality: Espoo

Education: Master of Science in Technology | Occupation: Teacher

Age: 52

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

Juhani Horelli

Municipality: Järvenpää

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

Age: 77

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: 30

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: 39

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

Saara Hyrkkö

Municipality: Espoo

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

Age: 37

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

Kolme henkilöä keskustelemassa työasioista

Salary

We collect data on the salaries of academic engineers and other 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

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

Eira Kotoneva

Municipality: Savonlinna

Education: Filosofian tohtori | Occupation: Yrittäjä

Age: 49

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

Yrittäjä, puhelu, puhelinkoppi, palvelut

Securing Your Innovation: The Essential IP Guide for Small Businesses

Event

Keywords:

AKY – Akavalaiset Yrittäjät, event, entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/securing-your-innovation-the-essential-ip-guide-for-small-businesses

Pertti Nurmi

Municipality: Kaarina

Education: diplomi-insinööri | Occupation:

Age: 64

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

Kalle Konttinen

Municipality: Espoo

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

Age: 51

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

Engineers of Hope: Solving Global Crises Through Innovation

Event

Keywords:

climate change, event, webinar

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/engineers-of-hope-solving-global-crises-through-innovation

Mikko Viilo

Municipality: Vantaa

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

Age: 50

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

Major changes in society impact technology experts even outside the workplace. What does TEK do to influence these changes to be positive ones?

News article

Keywords:

TEK, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/creating-a-better-finland

Joining forces brings you a better work-life balance

You may have heard of YTN, JUKO or Akava. Not just random letters, but important organisations for your employment conditions and the societal influence of unions. Let’s find out why.

News article

Keywords:

Akava, JUKO, collective agreement, work life, YTN

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/joining-forces-brings-you-a-better-work-life-balance

Who should I talk to if I have problems at work?

Sometimes you may come across overwhelming situations at work, friction between people or challenges with your ability to cope. Find out who you can turn to in these situations.

News article

Keywords:

employee representative, work life, employment relationship

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/who-should-i-talk-to-if-i-have-problems-at-work

From your local university all the way to the EU

A familiar face for many: TEK’s senior adviser Daniel Valtakari works for TEK’s members’ benefit both in Finland and globally. His expertise spans from job search advice to collective agreements, all the way to lobbying in the European Union.

News article

Keywords:

promotion of interests, internationality, TEK

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/from-your-local-university-all-the-way-to-the-eu

How to reduce stress in remote meetings

The more you participate in the discussion and express your feelings in a remote meeting, the more you yourself gain from the meeting.

News article

Keywords:

remote work, wellbeing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/how-to-reduce-stress-in-remote-meetings

Build a network and gather information

Your network consists of the people you interact with. They can give you information about different career paths and job opportunities. Even people who do not know you are usually happy to help, as long as you make helping easy for them. This information can help you understand what you can do with your career and what kinds of jobs you could apply for.

News article

Keywords:

Workbook, job search and career, career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/build-a-network-and-gather-information

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

Kuvassa on TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen.

Welcome to our professional community!

We at TEK believe, that reasonable and fair employment conditions ensure the wellbeing of everyone within our professional community.

Blog post

Keywords:

TEK

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

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: 33

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: 56

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

Job Search 101: Recognise and Communicate Your Skills

Event

Keywords:

job search, job search and career, career coaching

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/job-search-101-recognise-and-communicate-your-skills

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

Arash Badie-Modiri

Municipality: Espoo

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

Age: 32

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

Financial security through life insurance from Kaleva

TEK members who have utilised Kaleva's life insurance benefit have saved an average of EUR 673 per year.

Keywords:

member services and benefits

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

Jani Hilliaho

Municipality: Tampere

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

Age: 34

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

Henkilöitä Turun Aurum-rakennuksen edessä.

Turku

Find out more about Teekkari culture in Turku.

Keywords:

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

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

Blog: Autism spectrum at work – let everyone succeed

Are all professionals desirable employees? We at TEK work on behalf of more equal work life so that everyone has a chance to showcase their skills and find a job.

Blog post

Keywords:

column, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-autism-spectrum-at-work-let-everyone-succeed

What starting salary should I ask for?

The starter salary recommendation is a good starting point for requesting a specific salary as a new graduate. When thinking about your desired salary, you might also want to take a look at TEK's Salary Surveyor and salary statistics.

Blog post

Keywords:

salary, Salary Surveyor, salary recommendation, recent graduate, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/what-starting-salary-should-i-ask-for

How a teekkari cap is made

TEK Magazine looked into the manufacturing process of the iconic Finnish tassel cap (teekkarilakki) and followed its journey from the hands of sewers to the hat store on Sofiankatu in Helsinki.

News article

Keywords:

student, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/how-a-teekkari-cap-is-made

Antero Hakapää astuu alas nurmitöyräältä Otaniemen kampuksella.

Idea of student overalls was born in a sauna in the early 60s

Antero Hakapää and seven other students of materials science and technology were the first in Finland to start using student overalls as their uniform. The group of friends which goes by the name Oopperan Ystävät (“Friends of Opera”) still meets on a regular basis.

News article

Keywords:

history, student, teekkari (technology student), teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/idea-of-student-overalls-was-born-in-a-sauna-in-the-early-60s

Defining copyright boundaries in employment relationships

Copyright belongs to the author. The results of the work belong to the employer.

News article

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/defining-copyright-boundaries-in-employment-relationships

Are you entitled to a performance bonus?

When used correctly, performance bonuses are a motivating bonus system. However, from a labour law perspective, there are a lot of things that can be unclear about performance bonuses.

News article

Keywords:

legal data bank, work life, employment

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/are-you-entitled-to-a-performance-bonus

What to do if your employment is terminated

If you join the union when a dispute is already at hand, you will not be covered by legal expenses insurance.

News article

Keywords:

notice of termination, legal data bank

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/what-to-do-if-your-employment-is-terminated

Työnantaja ja työntekijä sopimuksen ääressä.

Frequently asked questions about fixed-term employment contracts

Is there something you would like to ask about fixed-term employment contracts? In this article, we have collected answers to some of the most common questions about fixed-term employment contracts.

News article

Keywords:

legal data bank, employment contract, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/frequently-asked-questions-about-fixed-term-employment-contracts

Start your entrepreneurial journey – and make the most of our benefits

As a member of TEK, you have access to a wide range of online content, legal advice and discounts for entrepreneurs. You are also welcome to our events to get to know other entrepreneurs!

News article

Keywords:

AKY – Akavalaiset Yrittäjät, entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/start-your-entrepreneurial-journey-and-make-the-most-of-our-benefits

Nainen katsoo ulos ikkunasta kylpytakissa.

TEK members favor Member+ holiday apartments

The joint Member+ portal of TEK and other Akava associations gathers all member benefits at one address.

News article

Keywords:

member services and benefits

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-members-favor-member-holiday-apartments

Joukko opiskelijoita aurinkopaneelin äärellä.

Sense of belonging encourages professionals to stay in tech

Both male and female tech students feel they belong in the student community, but men feel a stronger sense of belonging in the field of technology. Gender minorities report the lowest sense of belonging. Where exactly does the problem lie?

News article

Keywords:

teekkari (technology student), TEK's research, tech, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/sense-of-belonging-encourages-professionals-to-stay-in-tech

Piiroskuvassa on kolme opiskelijaa matematiikkaa kuvaavien elementtien kanssa.

Does the field of study matter?

How easily do academic engineers and architects graduating from different fields of study find jobs? Are there major differences between different fields in terms of pay or the satisfaction with studies? TEK studied these questions.

News article

Keywords:

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

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/does-the-field-of-study-matter

Tomi Ryynänen

Municipality: Tampere

Education: PhD | Occupation: Staff Scientist

Age: 49

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/tomi-ryynanen

Money goes where money is

TEK members earn highest salaries in finance and trade. The lowest salary levels are found in the university sector.

News article

Keywords:

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

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/money-goes-where-money-is

YTN's strike will take place on Friday, February 28, 2025, in certain companies within the technology industry

Negotiations for the renewal of the collective agreement for senior salaried employees in the technology industry have been ongoing under the mediation of the National Conciliator since February 14. The mediator has not yet been able to present a settlement proposal to resolve the labor dispute, and therefore the strike announced by YTN on Friday, February 28, 2025, will take place in certain companies.

News article

Keywords:

collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/ytns-strike-will-take-place-on-friday-february-28-2025-in-certain-companies-within-the-technology-industry

TEK's membership grew the most again

At the beginning of 2025, the number of members in Akava unions was 623 924, an increase of 625 from the previous year. For the second 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-again

Marko Ekqvist

Municipality: HELSINKI

Education: diplomi-insinööri | Occupation:

Age: 56

https://www.tek.fi/en/election-candidate/marko-ekqvist

About TEK

TEK is your professional community of academic engineers and architects in Finland.

Keywords:

TEK

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

MySpeaker Rhetorich speaking and presentation online course

Event

Keywords:

training

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/myspeaker-rhetorich-speaking-and-presentation-online-course

A tired student, a cup of coffee and homework.

Blog: Did I zone out again?

This narrative explores the challenges faced by international students in Finland. For the sake of this story, let’s imagine a busy university student named Nara. She is trying to listen to a professor in a crowded lecture hall.

Blog post

Keywords:

student, wellbeing, column

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-did-i-zone-out-again

Tiina Mikkonen

Municipality: Tampere

Education: | Occupation: Accessibility Specialist

Age: 32

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

Mastering the hidden job market

Event

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/mastering-the-hidden-job-market-1

Anna Saraneva

Career Coach

anna.saraneva@tek.fi | +358922912252

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

Roni Juntunen

Municipality: Lappeenranta

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

Age: 27

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

County election candidates

Tutustu tekkiläisiin aluevaaliehdokkaisiin! Voit suodattaa ehdokkaita puolueen tai kunnan mukaan. Get to know county 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/aluevaaliehdokkaat-2025

Björn Wiemers puhumassa Opiskelijavaikuttajaseminaarissa 2025.

Blog: Pondering the future of higher education graduates

TEK invited over 70 student actives together to discuss the future of students. Finances raised concerns, whereas singing brought joy, writes Jaakko Marttila.

Blog post

Keywords:

student, decision-making

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-pondering-the-future-of-higher-education-graduates

The pressure measures announced by SAK and STTK do not apply to senior salaried TEK members

SAK and STTK affiliates have announced a number of pressure measures in industry and services for February and March. These do not affect TEK members working as senior salaried employees.

News article

Keywords:

collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-pressure-measures-announced-by-sak-and-sttk-do-not-apply-to-senior-salaried-tek-members

TEK's starter salary recommendation is EUR 4,060-4,470 per month

The recommendation is based on data from TEK's surveys of recent graduates' salaries.

News article

Keywords:

salary, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teks-starter-salary-recommendation-is-eur-4060-4470-per-month

Palaveri neuvotteluhuoneessa jäsenten kesken

Decision-making

TEK is founded, owned and managed by its members. The General Council, chosen from among the members, is TEK’s highest decision-making body.

Keywords:

regional club, board of directors, club, decision-making, TEK, committee, general council

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

02 Job search

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

Jerri Kämpe-Hellenius

Municipality: Kirkkonummi

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

Age: 52

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

Salli Joutsenoja

Public Affairs Specialist

salli.joutsenoja@tek.fi | +358 9 2291 2259

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

Joukko ihmisiä keskustelemassa, nauru, ilo, lounge

Recommend TEK membership

Do you have a friend or a colleague who is not yet a TEK member? Recommend TEK membership!

Keywords:

membership

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

Owain Hopeaketo

Municipality: Espoo

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

Age: 30

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

Job search and career

When you're thinking about your job, career, or future, check out the tips and tools from our career coaches!

Keywords:

member services and benefits, job search, job search and career, career

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

Blog: Financial worries threaten student wellbeing, innovation and retention

The poor employment situation is giving engineering students both short- and long-term fears.

Blog post

Keywords:

student research, TEK's research, innovation, student, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-financial-worries-threaten-student-wellbeing-innovation-and-retention

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

Five reasons why a summer job is your gateway to Finnish working life

The main reasons for getting a summer job might seem to be the same everywhere. In Finland however, they are even more important, as explained by TEK Project Manager Owain Hopeaketo.

Blog post

Keywords:

internationality, summer job, job search

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/five-reasons-why-a-summer-job-is-your-gateway-to-finnish-working-life

TEK studies: Work life and employment

What is going on in the work life of technology professionals in Finland?

Keywords:

TEK's research, research, work life, employment, labour market survey (TMT)

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-work-life-and-employment

Together we make a bigger impact

At TEK, we often work together with our partners to influence legislation and social decision-making that concerns TEK members.

Blog post

Keywords:

Akava, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/together-we-make-a-bigger-impact

TEKin hallituksen puheenjohtaja Mari-Leena Talvitie

Thank you, thank you and thank you

Although I am leaving TEK’s management, TEK is not leaving me.

Blog post

Keywords:

board of directors, decision-making, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/thank-you-thank-you-and-thank-you

Jussi-Pekka Teini

Engineering Sustainability (on parental leave until January 2026)

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

Teemu Hankamäki istuu tyhjässä neuvotteluhuoneessa.

Negotiations on salaries are stalled

Collective agreement negotiations for senior salaried employees is making slow progress as the employers' association Technology Industry Employers of Finland and the employees' Industrial Union have not reached an agreement.

News article

Keywords:

salary, collective agreement, YTN

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/negotiations-on-salaries-are-stalled

The official TEK overall badge competition has started!

Suggest a slogan or a design for a TEK overall badge by 2nd March – your idea might come alive!

News article

Keywords:

student, award, teekkari culture

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-official-tek-overall-badge-competition-has-started

Siamäk Naghian seisoo aurinkoisessa, talvisessa maisemassa.

Colleagues taught me curse words, and it was great

Genelec's Iranian-born CEO Siamäk Naghian speaks fluent Finnish. "I would have lost so much as a person if I hadn't learned this language."

News article

Keywords:

internationality, career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/colleagues-taught-me-curse-words-and-it-was-great

Piirretty hahmo jolla on kädessään juustohöylä.

Unemployment benefits weakened significantly

The year 2024 brought major changes to unemployment benefits.

News article

Keywords:

legal data bank, unemployment, unemployment insurance

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/unemployment-benefits-weakened-significantly

Kolme henkilöä toimistossa, yhdellä on koira sylissä ja kuulokkeet päässä.

Reasonable adjustments remove barriers to employment

An accessible toilet or noise-cancelling headphones are unlikely to bother anyone, but for some, they may be necessary for work. Employers can get a subsidy for making reasonable adjustments.

News article

Keywords:

neurodiversity, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/reasonable-adjustments-remove-barriers-to-employment

Goforen pääluottamushenkilö Staffan Österholm ja Goforen henkilöstöpäällikkö Laura Tero istuvat pöydän ääressä.

DIY collective agreement continues to appeal

Gofore’s company-specific collective agreement is praised by both employees and the employer.

News article

Keywords:

collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/diy-collective-agreement-continues-to-appeal

Blog: Snow, Slips, and Smiles

Do you also find the frosty, dark winter challenging? Your friendly neighborhood neurodivergent is here with his tricks. You might slip, but with a little gamified magic, you’ll glide through the long nights and keep those dopamine levels soaring!

Blog post

Keywords:

column, neurodiversity, student

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-snow-slips-and-smiles

Collective bargaining negotiations for universities are about to start

Negotiations on a collective agreement for universities start on February 4th. The validity of the general collective agreement for universities ends on March 31st, 2025.

News article

Keywords:

JUKO, collective agreement, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/collective-bargaining-negotiations-for-universities-are-about-to-start

Owain Hopeaketo istuu toimiston pöydän kulmalla.

Owain’s corner: Technology is missing from the language debate

The language debate is changing, but our discussion points about it are not.

Blog post

Keywords:

column, tech

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/owains-corner-technology-is-missing-from-the-language-debate

Immigrant entrepreneurs are thriving financially, especially in tech

The share of immigrants among both entrepreneurs and employees has increased, according to a study by PTT. Immigrant entrepreneurs are thriving in the software and consulting sectors, among others.

News article

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

TEK Graduate Survey results 2023

Newly graduated academic engineers and architects are satisfied with their degrees. Of the academic engineers and architects who graduated in 2023, 91% would choose the same degree again. The employment situation at the time of graduation remained good, despite declining slightly from the year before. View the results in more detail on this page!

Keywords:

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

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-students/tek-graduate-survey-results-2023

Tapio Heiskari

Educational policy expert (on parental leave until August 2025)

tapio.heiskari@tek.fi

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

Linda Markkola

Student liaison, Oulu

linda.markkola@tek.fi | +358 40 765 3458

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

06 Toolkit

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

CV and Job Application 101

Event

Keywords:

CV, job search, job search and career

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/cv-and-job-application-101

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.

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Keywords:

society

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

Vilppu Viinikainen

Student liaison, Otaniemi

vilppu.viinikainen@tek.fi | +358432010111

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

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

Teemu Hankamäki katsoo suoraan kameraan.

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