Content about "Work life"

Jussi Nousiainen katsoo kameraan.
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

Henkilö katsoo Työkirjaa.
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.
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Keywords:
internationality, society

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

Lakkovahteja ulkona.
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

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.
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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.
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Keywords:
neurodiversity, gender equality, equality

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

Henkilöitä kokouksessa.
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.
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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

Kaksi henkilöä kättelee.
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.
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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

Kirjaston käytävä.
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

Tyhjä luentosali.
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

Tyhjä luentosali.
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.
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Keywords:
JUKO, collective agreement, university

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

NPHarvest.
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.
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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

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

Henkilöitä keskustelemassa käytävällä.
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.
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Keywords:
collective agreement

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

Hankamäki Teemu
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

Henkilöitä keskustelemassa käytävällä.
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

Kuvituskuva.
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.
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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

Piirroskuva ihmisistä etäpalaverissa.
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.
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Keywords:
remote work, wellbeing

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

Nuoret henkilöt kahvilassa sohvalla.
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.
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Keywords:
Workbook, job search and career, career

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

Sirkku Pohja istuu TEKin Pasilan Loungessa.
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

Vastavalmistunut puhuu puhelimessa
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.
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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