Content about "Work life"

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

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.
Blog post
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.
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

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.
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

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.
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

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.
News article
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.
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

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.
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

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.
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

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.
News article
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.
News article
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.
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

Porukka istuu portailla.
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

Piirroskuvassa palkansaajia.
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

Tre kuvituskuva
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

mies ja nainen istuvat
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

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

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

Luento, tapahtuma
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

Ryhmä ihmisiä pöydän ääressä
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

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

Papereita, läppäri, silmälasit, pöytä
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

Susanna Bairoh.
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

Kuvituskuva
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

Teemu Hankamäki katsoo sivulle.
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

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

A person working at a desk
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

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

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.
News article
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

Kim Englund
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

Pasi Sorjonen katsoo kameraan.
Number of unemployed people with higher education increased again – "The rise shows no sign of slowing down"
Pasi Sorjonen, chief economist at Akava, presented the gloomy unemployment figures and sees no signs that the situation will get better.
News article
Keywords:
unemployment, unemployment statistics

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/number-of-unemployed-people-with-higher-education-increased-again-the-rise-shows-no-sign-of-slowing-down

Henkilö keltaisessa paidassa käyttää tietokonetta
Only one in three over 50 believe they would find a job if they became unemployed
CEO of TEK Jari Jokinen: Are older workers hazardous waste or the most skilled employees?
News article
Keywords:
discrimination, TEK's research, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/only-one-in-three-over-50-believe-they-would-find-a-job-if-they-became-unemployed

Petro Julkunen katsoo kameraan.
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

People of different genders working at the same table
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

Negotiations on salary increases have already started
Engineers are looking for a 5% increase, but higher figures have also been reported in competing countries. TEK’s aim is to increase the purchasing power of its members.
News article
Keywords:
collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/negotiations-on-salary-increases-have-already-started

Mies katsoo puhelinta ja nojaa seinään.
Tell us your workplace and stay informed on collective agreement negotiations
It is important for us to know where you work so that we can best represent you in the collective agreement negotiations, keep you informed on the progress of the negotiations and, if necessary, ask for your opinion.
News article

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tell-us-your-workplace-and-stay-informed-on-collective-agreement-negotiations

Teemu Hankamäki katsoo kameraan työpöydän ääressä.
TEK: Co-operation Act should be left alone – employees stand to lose thousands of euros
TEK believes that the amendments proposed by the Government to the Co-operation Act would only benefit employers. “Genuine collective bargaining requires dialogue and cooperation,” TEK’s Labour Market Director Teemu Hankamäki points out.
News article
Keywords:
work life, employment and law

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-co-operation-act-should-be-left-alone-employees-stand-to-lose-thousands-of-euros

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

Anne-Mari Kuoppala
Employee representative 2024: Anne-Mari Kuoppala, Structural Engineering Project Manager, Ramboll Finland Ltd
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-anne-mari-kuoppala-structural-engineering-project-manager-ramboll-finland-ltd

Kuvassa toimistokenkä ja tennari.
KOKO reminds: Job alternation leave ends and terms for earnings-related unemployment allowance become stricter
August saw the end of job alternation leave and September will bring even stricter terms for accessing the earnings-related unemployment allowance.
News article
Keywords:
work life, unemployment fund, unemployment insurance

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/koko-reminds-job-alternation-leave-ends-and-terms-for-earnings-related-unemployment-allowance-become-stricter

Eduskuntatalon julkisivu.
Akava opposes government's proposal to alter the labour market model
Akava considers the government's proposal to alter the labour market model unnecessary and anticipates that it will cause instability and uncertainty in the labour market.
News article
Keywords:
collective agreement, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/akava-opposes-governments-proposal-to-alter-the-labour-market-model

Vauva, mies, lastensänky
Equal paid family leave is a great achievement
The number of days of family leave is defined by law, but whether the leave is paid or not is defined in the collective agreements negotiated by trade unions. “Allowing fathers to take more time off and taking diverse family types better into account is very important for equality,” says Tuula Aaltola, collective agreement expert in the private sector from TEK.
News article
Keywords:
family and work life, collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/equal-paid-family-leave-is-a-great-achievement

Maria Kultanen ja Lasse Heikkilä leikkivät kaksostensa kanssa.
Surprisingly little has changed with parenthood
Maria Kultanen and Lasse Heikkilä, the parents of six-month-old twins, are dividing their family leave equally. The decision was a no-brainer – there is no primary and secondary caretaker in this family, but both parents know what to pack in the diaper bag.
News article
Keywords:
family and work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/surprisingly-little-has-changed-with-parenthood

Kolme henkilöä keskustelee.
What are hidden jobs?
Hidden jobs have been a hot button issue in conversations about job seeking for a long time. What are they actually and why are they hiding?
News article
Keywords:
job search, job search and career, career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/what-are-hidden-jobs

Eduskuntatalon pylväikköä kuvassa.
The worst is yet to come
TEK’s Labour Market Director Teemu Hankamäki cannot really see any positives in the government’s labour market reforms. Professional and managerial staff will soon feel the effects of the legislative changes.
News article
Keywords:
collective agreement, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-worst-is-yet-to-come

Piirros henkilöstä, joka kantaa suurta paperipinoa, läppäriä ja kelloa.
How much overtime do TEK members work?
Under the Working Hours Act, regular working hours shall not exceed eight hours a day or 40 hours a week. Overtime is defined as work that exceeds these maximum limits.
News article
Keywords:
TEK's research, research, working hours, labour market survey (TMT)

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/how-much-overtime-do-tek-members-work

Sammakkoperspektiivistä otettu kuva ihmisestä, joka työntää lastenvaunuja.
Parents should share their family leave
If both parents in a family are working, which parent should stay at home to take care of the child? That is, if we think about the question from a financial point of view.
News article
Keywords:
family and work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/parents-should-share-their-family-leave

Vanhemmat pienen lapsen kanssa kotona.
How people in technology workplaces think about parental leaves
Parents with young children are familiar with the parental leave reform, and they feel that it contributes to a more even distribution of family leave between parents. Those working in the field of technology feel that the employers’ attitudes are supportive of families, and that the use of family leave is mostly welcomed in the workplace. For example, more than 90% of parents of children under school age think that their employer offers sufficient support for reconciling work and family life. On the other hand, there is a fair amount of uncertainty around family leave, and some parents with young children feel that the use of family leave may pose a threat to their career development.
News article
Keywords:
family and work life, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/how-people-in-technology-workplaces-think-about-parental-leaves

Teemu Hankamäki katsoo suoraan kameraan.
TEK found 10 flaws in the bill on local collective bargaining – read the full list of proposed amendments
The Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK believes that the starting point for extending local collective bargaining should be a balance between freedoms and responsibilities. More freedoms are now being granted, but the equal conditions for contract negotiations and contract monitoring and sanctions are not addressed or increased. The bill should be amended in this respect.
News article
Keywords:
comment, work life, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-found-10-flaws-in-the-bill-on-local-collective-bargaining-read-the-full-list-of-proposed-amendments

Teemu Hankamäki katsoo kameraan sisätiloissa.
TEK proposes giving up the staggering of earnings-related daily allowance – especially highly educated professionals would be hit hard
The Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK is opposed to the government’s proposal to lower the amount of earnings-related daily allowance, or the so-called staggering of earnings-related daily allowance. “Highly educated professionals have little influence over this, despite being active.”
News article
Keywords:
comment, work life, employment

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-proposes-giving-up-the-staggering-of-earnings-related-daily-allowance-especially-highly-educated-professionals-would-be-hit-hard

TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen kuvattuna TEKin toimistolla
Number of Finns in EU positions is collapsing
It is important for EU institutions to have a good understanding of the conditions and situation in Finland as well.
Blog post
Keywords:
internationality, column, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/number-of-finns-in-eu-positions-is-collapsing

Timo Hallantie seisoo takanaan Bryssel.
Jobs the size of Europe
Timo Hallantie allocates EU money to breakthrough technologies and encourages to apply for EU jobs.
News article
Keywords:
internationality, family and work life, tech

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/jobs-the-size-of-europe

Kynttilä ja kehyksissä oleva kuva tyhjässä kokoushuoneessa.
When grief arrives at the workplace
A specialist from the Surevan kohtaaminen project and two people who have lost a loved one talk about how workplaces should prepare for cases of death and how you can support a bereaved colleague.
News article
Keywords:
wellbeing, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/when-grief-arrives-at-the-workplace

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

Harri Kaarre (vasemmalla), Mika Mäntymäki, Marko Honkalampi ja Marko Määttä juttelevat viikonlopun ylitöistä CATR-kammion (Compact Antenna Test Range) edessä. Oranssit piikit ovat absorbereita, jotka vaimentavat signaalit.
Mythbuster
Work life. Many mistakenly fear that working as a shop steward will stand in the way of career progression, says Marko Honkalampi. “It doesn’t, as I myself can testify.”
News article
Keywords:
employee representative, shop steward, collective agreement

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

Oscar
Blog: Three tips for building your career
"I could see myself as a deeply technical expert in the future: an expert in Linux, computer networking, and cybersecurity. But ultimately my career path took a few detours. And later discovered that I was not the only one," writes Oscar Santolalla, a public speaker and senior sales engineer.
Blog post

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-three-tips-for-building-your-career

Kaksi henkilöä keskustelee, pöydällä on puhelin ja avoin opas.
Political demonstrations and strikes do not apply to TEK members
TEK has decided not to participate in political demonstrations.
News article
Keywords:
Akava, TEK, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/political-demonstrations-and-strikes-do-not-apply-to-tek-members

Paneeli
Unprecedented power struggle in the labour market today
Industrial Employees TP published a report on the actions and goals of employer organisations entitled “Missä mennään, Eteläranta? Työnantajapuolen toiminta ja tavoitteet työmarkkinoiden murroksessa”.
News article
Keywords:
promotion of interests, collective agreement, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/unprecedented-power-struggle-in-the-labour-market-today

Kuvassa on TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen.
Collective agreements are relevant, at least for many
Many key terms and conditions are laid down in collective agreements and not in, say, the Finnish law.
Blog post
Keywords:
family and work life, TEK, collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/collective-agreements-are-relevant-at-least-for-many

Unicuksen toimitusjohtaja ja kolme työntekijää kurkistaa hyllykön takaa.
Autism can be a recruitment asset
IT company Unicus hires only consultants who are on the autism spectrum. This is not charity. Unicus sees the diagnosed as special experts.
News article
Keywords:
competence

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/autism-can-be-a-recruitment-asset

Susanna Bairoh.
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.
News article
Keywords:
gender equality, work life, equality, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/stereotypes-and-a-masculine-culture-keep-women-in-the-minority-in-technology

Kuvassa eri ammattien edustajia.
Collective agreement is the most common reason for a pay rise
Labour Market Survey. The median salary of the members of the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK was 5,534 euros per month in October 2023. There are significant differences in salaries between sectors and positions.
News article

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/collective-agreement-is-the-most-common-reason-for-a-pay-rise

Pöydällä papereita ja kalenteri.
Blog: Best practices on job search in Finland – 5 tips from tech companies
TEK's Project Manager Owain Hopeaketo asked Finnish tech companies on their best tips for job search. Check out what they said.
Blog post
Keywords:
work life, job search, Workbook

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-best-practices-on-job-search-in-finland-5-tips-from-tech-companies

Teemu Hankamäki katsoo sivulle.
Blog: Is it still possible to avoid a head-on collision in the labor market?
The methods are many, said the farmer when he drove his tractor through the wall of the barn. With a similar approach, the government is relentlessly promoting labor market-related legal changes that have been recorded in the government program, despite the proposals and opposition of trade unions.
Blog post
Keywords:
Akava, collective agreement, work life, YTN

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-is-it-still-possible-to-avoid-a-head-on-collision-in-the-labor-market

Kaksi kypäräpäistä työmaalla.
Academic engineer’s median salary rose to 5,597 euros - Collective agreement clause the most common reason for salary increase
According to the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK’s labour market survey, the most common reason for a salary increase was the general increase agreed in the collective agreement.
News article
Keywords:
architect, academic engineer, TEK's research, collective agreement, work life, labour market survey (TMT)

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/academic-engineers-median-salary-rose-to-5597-euros-collective-agreement-clause-the-most-common-reason-for-salary-increase

Henkilöitä istuu TEK Loungessa Tampereella.
Being a shop steward can boost your career and make your workdays more meaningful
The position of trust allows the employee to have a say in workplace matters together with the employer. Many workplaces in the private sector will soon be electing new shop stewards. Have you considered running for the position?
Blog post
Keywords:
promotion of interests, employee representative, shop steward, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/being-a-shop-steward-can-boost-your-career-and-make-your-workdays-more-meaningful

Teemu Hankamäki seisoo neuvotteluhuoneessa.
Weighty reason must be retained
TEK’s Labour Market Director Teemu Hankamäki deplores Government’s idea to lower the threshold for dismissal.
News article
Keywords:
collective agreement, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/weighty-reason-must-be-retained

Henkilöitä keskustelemassa pöydän ääressä.
TEK involved in negotiating a collective agreement for universities of applied sciences through YTN
A collective agreement for the staff of universities of applied sciences is under negotiation, and YTN is one of the negotiating parties.
News article
Keywords:
collective agreement, university, YTN

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-involved-in-negotiating-a-collective-agreement-for-universities-of-applied-sciences-through-ytn

Ihminen istuu kasvot käsiinsä haudattuina, iso tumma varjo tavoittelee ihmistä.
Survey of Akava affiliates: A quarter of employees feel their employers do nothing to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
At its worst, harassment can harm an employee’s mental health. A survey of the affiliates of Akava found that only less than a third of employers have intervened with sexual harassment that constitutes a criminal offence. Employees demand more effective measures.
News article
Keywords:
TEK's research, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/survey-of-akava-affiliates-a-quarter-of-employees-feel-their-employers-do-nothing-to-prevent-sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace

Piirroskuva jossa ihmishahmoja
Work life will soon demand more from us
Future work life may be better than before, but you should be prepared for these changes.
News article
Keywords:
academic engineer, sustainable development, education, family and work life, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/work-life-will-soon-demand-more-from-us

Essi Isohanni treenaamassa ulkokuntosalilla.
Small solutions can be beneficial
The endurance levels of the Finnish population have fallen so low that the issue poses a severe threat to employees’ ability to function. Nobody can be forced to exercise, but employers can do something to help make it possible.
News article
Keywords:
wellbeing, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/small-solutions-can-be-beneficial

Pöydällä on tietokone, kahvikuppi, banaani ja älypuhelin
Stalling housing market weakens employment situation in architecture and construction
The employment situation of professionals with a higher education degree in technology has remained good, but the number of unemployed people in the fields of architecture and construction has increased by no less than 64 per cent over the past year.
News article
Keywords:
architect, work life, employment, YTN, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/stalling-housing-market-weakens-employment-situation-in-architecture-and-construction

Perhe rannalla.
Heading north
Russia’s attack on Ukraine brought Valentyna and Sergii Kononenko to Finland ahead of schedule to work and to look for a job.
News article
Keywords:
internationality, work life

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

Viisi henkilöä juttelemassa pöydän ääressä, seinällä valotaulu jossa lukee "upeaa työtä"
The "Muutostöissä" campaign, led by social media influencers, aims to awaken awareness for the possibilities of a culturally diverse working life
A change in attitude is necessary and the responsibility belongs to everyone in the workplace.
News article
Keywords:
internationality, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-muutostoissa-campaign-led-by-social-media-influencers-aims-to-awaken-awareness-for-the-possibilities-of-a-culturally-diverse-working-life

Isä ja vauva
We have negotiated more equitably paid family leave
The law sets the amount of family leave, but the extent to which that leave is paid is agreed in collective bargaining.
Blog post
Keywords:
promotion of interests, family and work life, collective agreement, parental leave

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/we-have-negotiated-more-equitably-paid-family-leave

mies näyttää talopiirustusta
Architects’ salaries are low for several reasons
There is a salary gap between the architect members of TEK and the members with other degrees. The gap is caused by the job roles, the industries and the lack of management positions.
News article
Keywords:
architect, salary, TEK's research, labour market survey (TMT)

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/architects-salaries-are-low-for-several-reasons

Yrittäjä istuu läppärin ääressä.
Earnings of full-time entrepreneurs increased
The entrepreneur members of TEK who have used TEK’s services are satisfied with them.
News article
Keywords:
salary, TEK's research, labour market survey (TMT), entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/earnings-of-full-time-entrepreneurs-increased

Merina Salmisen blogii
Being wasted is no longer okay
What was once tolerated, is no longer considered appropriate. This change has happened gradually.
Blog post
Keywords:
work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/being-wasted-is-no-longer-okay

Ostoskärry makaa kyljellään lumessa.
TEK: Academic engineers’ purchasing power declined – “Companies can afford to increase salaries to maintain purchasing power”
The median monthly salary of university-educated engineers increased last year by 3.7 percent from the previous year to 5 420 euros. Despite this, the purchasing power of academic engineers declined, because consumer prices increased by 8.3 percent at the same time. TEK’s Labour Market Director Teemu Hankamäki calls on companies to take responsibility for the issue.
News article
Keywords:
architect, academic engineer, salary, labour market survey (TMT)

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-academic-engineers-purchasing-power-declined-companies-can-afford-to-increase-salaries-to-maintain-purchasing-power

Maahan pudonnut kuumailmapallo.
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.
News article
Keywords:
salary, collective agreement, labour market survey (TMT), TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/real-salaries-fell

Marjut Kinnari kiipeämässä veden yllä pystysuoraa kallioseinää, aurinko paistaa.
Mentor signposted road to entrepreneurship – but current job triumphed
Frontend Developer Marjut Kinnari found support for her ideas about entrepreneurship from the seasoned and agile Anne Soikkeli in TEK's mentoring program.
News article
Keywords:
mentoring, career, entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/mentor-signposted-road-to-entrepreneurship-but-current-job-triumphed

People in an office
Language requirements and prejudice hinder recruiting immigrants
Immigrants have a difficult labor market situation. Many of the disadvantages they face derive directly from discrimination and prejudice in recruitment practices and hiring on the part of employers.
News article
Keywords:
internationality, work life, employment

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/language-requirements-and-prejudice-hinder-recruiting-immigrants

Kättelevät ihmiset
New two-year collective agreement for 34,000 university employees approved
General pay rises will increase salaries by a total of 5.5%. In May, full-time university employees will receive a one-off payment of at least €400.
News article
Keywords:
JUKO, public sector, collective agreement, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/new-two-year-collective-agreement-for-34000-university-employees-approved

Jonathon Taylor seisoo lumisella kadulla.
Finding a permanent job is the hardest thing
Aiming to become even more international, universities are attracting teaching and research staff from abroad. Highly educated immigrants wonder if the career opportunities offered by Finnish universities are truly the same for everyone.
News article
Keywords:
internationality, career, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/finding-a-permanent-job-is-the-hardest-thing

Ihmisiä kävelee rappusissa
Pay rise deal negotiated for 34,000 university employees on Friday 24 March
This Friday morning, an outcome was achieved in the pay rise negotiations concerning 34,000 university employees.
News article
Keywords:
JUKO, public sector, collective agreement, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/pay-rise-deal-negotiated-for-34000-university-employees-on-friday-24-march

Teemu Hankamäki katsoo kameraan sisätiloissa.
The level of salary increases was disappointing
The first collective agreements have raised salaries and increased the amount of paid leave for the non-birthing parent.
News article
Keywords:
salary, collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-level-of-salary-increases-was-disappointing

TES-neuvottelut
Negotiations for university employee’s salaries continued on March 1
No agreement was reached for this year’s salaries. The trade unions and the Finnish Education Employers (FEE) association will meet again on 13 March. The negotiations will take a new turn then, because not only will salaries be negotiated, but the agreement provisions will also be on the table.
News article
Keywords:
JUKO, public sector, collective agreement, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/negotiations-for-university-employees-salaries-continued-on-march-1

Two hands: one is an adult hand and the other a hand of a baby.
New collective agreement for Consulting sector accepted
The new collective agreement for senior salaried employees in the consulting sector has been accepted. The new agreement covers some 25 000 employees.
News article
Keywords:
salary, family and work life, collective agreement, YTN

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/new-collective-agreement-for-consulting-sector-accepted

Ihmisiä katsomassa papereita toimistossa
Negotiations on this year’s pay rises stall — employee side waiting for Finnish Education Employers’ initiative to continue
The collective agreement negotiations concerning this year’s pay rises for 34,000 university employees ended for at least the time being last Friday, when Finnish Education Employers (FEE) said it did not consider there were any grounds for agreeing on new negotiation dates.
News article
Keywords:
JUKO, public sector, collective agreement, university

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/negotiations-on-this-years-pay-rises-stall-employee-side-waiting-for-finnish-education-employers-initiative-to-continue

Jaakko Nauha istuu tietokoneen ääressä kotonaan.
Stay in control when changing jobs
Before changing jobs, Jaakko Nauha did some research to learn more about the culture of the new company and how he can ensure a smooth family life.
News article
Keywords:
family and work life, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/stay-in-control-when-changing-jobs

Työkavereiden porukka istuu toimistotilassa ja keskustelee kannettavan tietokoneen äärellä.
Adoption of EP report on EWCs: good news for millions of workers in transnational companies
ETUFs now call on the EU Commission to act.
News article

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/adoption-of-ep-report-on-ewcs-good-news-for-millions-of-workers-in-transnational-companies

Tekkiläisiä
YTN announces second strike in tech industry 15–17 February
This is a translation of YTN's press release on 31st January. In an attempt to speed up the stalled negotiations for collective agreements, our negotiation organization, the Federation of Professional and Managerial Staff YTN, has announced a second strike to take place 15–17 February in selected technology industry companies.
News article
Keywords:
collective agreement, private sector, YTN

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/ytn-announces-second-strike-in-tech-industry-15-17-february

Työkavereiden porukka istuu toimistotilassa ja keskustelee kannettavan tietokoneen äärellä.
Are you a good co-worker?
Anyone can be a good co-worker, but not everyone is. Taitava Liideri coaches Marianne Hemminki and Terhi Vesterinen talk about how you can work on your co-working skills.
News article
Keywords:
remote work, wellbeing, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/are-you-a-good-co-worker

Kyniä pöydällä
European Parliament: Gender pay gap: deal reached on binding pay-transparency measures
EU companies will be required to disclose information on salaries to expose existing gender pay gaps, the European Parliament states in their press release.
News article
Keywords:
promotion of interests, internationality, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/european-parliament-gender-pay-gap-deal-reached-on-binding-pay-transparency-measures

Tekkiläisiä
Collective agreements of many TEK members have expired
On Wednesday, 30 November, the collective labour agreements for four major industries for TEK members expired, namely, the YTN technology industries, the consulting sector, the IT services industry and the ICT sector.
News article
Keywords:
collective agreement, private sector, YTN

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/collective-agreements-of-many-tek-members-have-expired

Jussi-Pekka Teini
Talk about algorithmic surveillance at your workplace
If you have any questions or concerns about the issue, you can contact your employee representative (shop steward) or the labour market experts at TEK.
Blog post
Keywords:
remote work, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/talk-about-algorithmic-surveillance-at-your-workplace

Anne Mykkänen kävelee puistossa
Retirement changes one’s relationship with time
Anne Mykkänen postponed her retirement for three years because her work in diagnostic services was interesting and particularly the organisation of COVID testing seemed meaningful. In April of 2022, she retired from her job. "I thought it would be nice to spend my retirement in good health."
News article
Keywords:
pension, career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/retirement-changes-ones-relationship-with-time

Lakiasiantuntija, asiakas, lakipalvelu, toimisto
Price yourself right
Agreeing on a lowball salary is not a smart move for the employer either: it does not motivate high performance or ensure commitment, but instead the employee will be constantly looking for a new job.
Blog post
Keywords:
salary, salary advice, TEK, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/price-yourself-right

Sirpa Taskinen
Can you prepare for retirement?
You can and should prepare for retirement, both the employers and employees, says Sirpa Taskinen, author of a book on the transition to retirement.
News article
Keywords:
pension, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/can-you-prepare-for-retirement