Content about "equality"

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

Kaksi henkilöä seisoo suljetun oven takana ja haluaa ovesta sisään.
No-one should have to experience discrimination
There are many different situations in the workplace, but everyone should feel that they belong.
News article
Keywords:
discrimination, employment and law, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/no-one-should-have-to-experience-discrimination

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

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

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

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

Henkilö istuu portaalla läppäri sylissään, vieressä sateenkaaren värinen juomapullo.
Women and non-binary people experience more sexual harassment than men
Non-binary people experience more sexual harrasment at work than men or women. Highly educated professionals who belong to sexual or gender minorities experience more harassment and are also less confident that their employer would address harassment, reveals a survey conducted among Akava affiliates.
News article
Keywords:
LHBTIQ+, gender equality, TEK's research, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/women-and-non-binary-people-experience-more-sexual-harassment-than-men

Kahden eri ihmisen kädet muodostavat sydämen sateenkaarilipun edessä.
TEK partnering with Helsinki Pride for the fifth year running
The Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK works on behalf of more equal work life. As part of this work, TEK supports the work of Helsinki Pride as an official Support Partner.
News article
Keywords:
LHBTIQ+, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-partnering-with-helsinki-pride-for-the-fifth-year-running

Susanna Bairoh.
Blog post: Nine Engineers and One Woman
My research focuses on gender equality, equity, and inclusivity in the field of technology. The persistent gender inequality in advancing to leadership positions continues to perplex me. Numerous studies illustrate how merits stick to men.
Blog post
Keywords:
leadership, gender equality, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-post-nine-engineers-and-one-woman