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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.
Suomeksi
Work life and employment
What does the work life of a technology professional look like in Finland?
Students
How are the students in technology field doing?
Diversity, equality and inclusion
How are DEI themes displayed at technology workplaces?
Global phenomena
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News on TEK's research results

Susanna Bairoh.
Work life
| News article

Stereotypes and a masculine culture keep women in the minority in technology

Attempts have been made to increase the number of women in the field of technology for decades. However, the attempts have not been successful: In Finland, only one in five technology professionals is a woman. It is often argued that women lack an innate interest in technology. However, the lack of interest is not the cause but the consequence: the technology industry is structured to be masculine.
Neljä henkilöä istuu pöydän ääressä läppärin ja kahvikuppien kanssa.
Technology
| News article

90% feel they can be themselves in the field of technology

A clear majority are proud of working or studying in the field of technology. A pioneering study by Engineers Finland is the first in Finland to examine the sense of belonging in the field. Approximately 80% of the respondents felt they belong in the field.
Kolme henkilöä istuu rappusilla läppärin kanssa.
Organisation
| News article

Almost everything is more important to students

When compared to full members, more students feel that TEK should initiate societal debate on topics of labor legislation, labor market advocacy, skills development in working life, climate change prevention, equality, inclusiveness and entrepreneurship.
Maahan pudonnut kuumailmapallo.
Work life
| News article

Real salaries fell

The median salary of TEK (Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland) members was 3.8 percent higher in October 2022 than a year earlier. However, consumer prices also increased by 8.3 percent.
Opiskelijoita kävelee rappusissa.
Students
| News article

Master’s thesis for a company helps foreign professionals secure jobs

Students who write their thesis for a company are four times more likely to find high-quality employment.
kahvikuppi, johon heijastuu sateenkaari
Students
| News article

LGBTIQ+ career development takes more work

Technology students who belong to sexual and/or gender minorities see more risks in their future than students who do not belong to these minorities.
Vastavalmistuneita ruohikolla
Students
| News article

Already one in three university degrees in technology are delayed due to coping issues

“Aside from being a human problem, wearing out future talent while they are still at school is socially unsustainable,” says Director of Public Affairs Juhani Nokela from Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK.
Kuvassa on TEKille diplomityönsä tehnyt Antti Ilmavirta
Students
| News article

Technology students’ associations strive for more inclusive activities

Antti Ilmavirta's thesis found that the associations that provide freshman education consider their activities to be inclusive, but also identify areas that need to be improved. Ilmavirta will now be able to use the lessons learned from his thesis as the Executive Director of the Aalto University Student Union.
Results to the question "I fear I will face discrimination in my future career (LGBTQI+ students)"
Students
| News article

Nearly half of LGBTQI+ students fear discrimination in their career

Technology students who belong to sexual and/or gender minorities see more risks in their future than students who do not belong to these minorities.

TEK's annual studies

Labour market survey

TEK annually conducts a labour market survey for our members. This survey provides information on such matters as the composition of TEK’s membership, how the members are placed within the job market, how they are paid, how their salaries are developing and what their working hours are. The goal is to gain reliable and current information on the status of TEK members for lobbying and social influencing purposes. The data gained from the survey is also utilised in member services such as salary counselling and the Salary Surveyor. 

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Graduate Survey

TEK and Finnish universities in technology carry out a yearly feedback survey for academic engineers and architects at the time of their graduation. The feedback data and the results are widely utilized by the universities in developing the education in engineering and architecture, as well as by TEK in influencing the educational policy making. 

TEK is responsible for coordinating the data collection process and infrastructure, and the universities are responsible for reaching their new graduates with the TEK Graduate Survey. TEK Graduate Survey is directed by the steering group, which consists of representatives of every participating university and TEK. 

Results from 2022

Results from 2021

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Student Survey

TEK's Student Survey provides information on students' employment, career expectations and attitudes towards work life. TEK's salary recommendations for internship and thesis work are determined based on the survey results.

The target group of the Student Survey includes all TEK student members (except those who have started their studies during the same year). The survey focuses on students’ summer jobs and working alongside studies as well as their wellbeing. The survey also has a changing theme.

Read more (in Finnish)

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