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Opiskelija täyttää kalenteriaan kuulokkeet päässään.
Join the KOKO unemployment fund during your studies
While you are studying, are you doing any work for which you earn at least €465 per month? If so, it is worth joining the KOKO unemployment fund.
News article
Keywords:
student, unemployment fund

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/join-the-koko-unemployment-fund-during-your-studies

Irtisanottu kantaa pahvilaatikkoa.
Unemployment of highly educated still at record levels
There are few job vacancies and it is difficult for the currently unemployed to find work.
News article
Keywords:
unemployment, unemployment statistics, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/unemployment-of-highly-educated-still-at-record-levels

Kuvituskuva ulkomailla työskentelystä.
Few people want to move abroad permanently
Professional development opportunities, an opportunity for an adventure, and attractive pay are the reasons why highly educated technical professionals seek employment abroad, according to the salaries abroad survey carried out by the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK. The monthly median salary of TEK members working abroad was €9,414, in Finland €5,710.
News article
Keywords:
salary, working abroad, research, labour market survey (TMT), TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/few-people-want-to-move-abroad-permanently

Ylhäältä päin otettu kuva henkilöstä, joka käyttää kannettavaa tietokonetta.
9 paths to a career in technology – They are changing the world
With a university degree in technology one can change the world. TEK representatives often say this in graduation speeches, but it is not just a nice phrase. In this article, we introduce nine women in the technology sector who are driving change.
News article
Keywords:
gender equality, career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/9-paths-to-a-career-in-technology-they-are-changing-the-world

Profiilikuvassa Suvi-Tuulia Haakana.
NWiTA finalists 2025: Suvi-Tuulia (Suffa) Haakana
We introduce nine women in the field of technology who are driving change. These nine experts were Finland’s finalists in this year’s Nordic Women in Tech Awards. Here is one of them.
News article
Keywords:
career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/nwita-finalists-2025-suvi-tuulia-suffa-haakana

Profile photo of Nilufer Alakas.
NWiTA finalists 2025: Nilufer Alakas
We introduce nine women in the field of technology who are driving change. These nine experts were Finland’s finalists in this year’s Nordic Women in Tech Awards. Here is one of them.
News article
Keywords:
career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/nwita-finalists-2025-nilufer-alakas

Profiilikuvassa Anu Ala-Outinen.
NWiTA finalists 2025: Anu Ala-Outinen
We introduce nine women in the field of technology who are driving change. These nine experts were Finland’s finalists in this year’s Nordic Women in Tech Awards. Here is one of them.
News article
Keywords:
career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/nwita-finalists-2025-anu-ala-outinen

Profile photo of Farrah Farooq.
NWiTA finalists 2025: Farrah Farooq
We introduce nine women in the field of technology who are driving change. These nine experts were Finland’s finalists in this year’s Nordic Women in Tech Awards. Here is one of them.
News article
Keywords:
career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/nwita-finalists-2025-farrah-farooq

Profiilikuvassa Sonja Hyrynsalmi.
NWiTA finalists 2025: Sonja Hyrynsalmi
We introduce nine women in the field of technology who are driving change. These nine experts were Finland’s finalists in this year’s Nordic Women in Tech Awards. Here is one of them.
News article
Keywords:
career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/nwita-finalists-2025-sonja-hyrynsalmi

Profiilikuvassa Linda Liukas.
NWiTA finalists 2025: Linda Liukas
We introduce nine women in the field of technology who are driving change. These nine experts were Finland’s finalists in this year’s Nordic Women in Tech Awards. Here is one of them.
News article
Keywords:
career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/nwita-finalists-2025-linda-liukas

Profile photo of Adity Malhotra.
NWiTA finalists 2025: Adity Malhotra
We introduce nine women in the field of technology who are driving change. These nine experts were Finland’s finalists in this year’s Nordic Women in Tech Awards. Here is one of them.
News article
Keywords:
career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/nwita-finalists-2025-adity-malhotra

Profiilikuvassa Laura Nykänen.
NWiTA finalists 2025: Laura Nykänen
We introduce nine women in the field of technology who are driving change. These nine experts were Finland’s finalists in this year’s Nordic Women in Tech Awards. Here is one of them.
News article
Keywords:
career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/nwita-finalists-2025-laura-nykanen

Profiilikuvassa Aura Pyykönen.
NWiTA finalists 2025: Aura Pyykönen
We introduce nine women in the field of technology who are driving change. These nine experts were Finland’s finalists in this year’s Nordic Women in Tech Awards. Here is one of them.
News article
Keywords:
career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/nwita-finalists-2025-aura-pyykonen

Kaksi kypäräpäistä työmaalla.
TEK's starter salary recommendation is EUR 4,260-4,610 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-4260-4610-per-month

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

Mies kävelee pyöröovessa.
Akava and TEK do not accept the proposed changes to dismissal on personal grounds
Akava (Confederation of Unions for Professional and Managerial Staff in Finland) and TEK as its member union do not approve of the Government's proposed legislative amendments concerning the dismissal of employees on personal grounds. According to the proposal, a valid reason would suffice for terminating an employment contract in the future. Akava and TEK emphasise that current legislation and established case law provide a basis for employee job security.
News article
Keywords:
work life, employment and law, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/akava-and-tek-do-not-accept-the-proposed-changes-to-dismissal-on-personal-grounds

Susanna Bairoh giving her keynote speech at NWiTA 2025.
Mind the gender gap – and why leap over it
Why do I want to see more women in the field of technology, a field that researchers like me have found to favour men? It's not because misery loves company but because in tech the positives far outweigh the negatives.
Blog post
Keywords:
column, gender equality, TEK's research, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/mind-the-gender-gap-and-why-leap-over-it

Mikko Mattila katsoo kameraan.
AI belongs to all of us
In Finland, the management of artificial intelligence has centred around an AI elite of 40–49-year-old men. Mikko Särelä from TEK believes that it is high time to include all employees. Mikko Mattila from Kone and Girish Agarwal from Vaisala are here to tell us how it can be done.
News article
Keywords:
promotion of interests, tech, artificial intelligence, work life, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/ai-belongs-to-all-of-us

Piirroskuva hybridipalaverista, jossa kolme ihmistä on toimistolla ja yksi etänä.
See you at the office?
Employers are increasingly requiring their staff to return to the office. Those who have become accustomed to working from home have reported feeling comfortable working remotely and say they would consider changing jobs if they are forced to return to the office. Changing practices should be openly discussed in the workplace.
News article
Keywords:
remote work, leadership

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/see-you-at-the-office

Owain Hopeaketo.
Owain's corner: Are international experts being exploited?
A supported, secure workforce with sufficient sanctions for exploitation needs to be the direction of Finland’s future. As a union, we must continue pushing for that.
Blog post
Keywords:
column, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/owains-corner-are-international-experts-being-exploited

Neljä henkilöä tekemässä töitä pyöreän pöydän ääressä
Labore study: Doctors reach high salaries, but slower than before
According to a recent study, people with doctoral degrees still have higher salaries than those with a lower-level degree. However, the labour market has cooled off significantly for doctors since the early 2000s. This can be seen in, for example, slower postdoctoral salary trends and slower salary trends than people with master’s degrees.
News article
Keywords:
salary, work life, research, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/labore-study-doctors-reach-high-salaries-but-slower-than-before

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