Content about "Work life"

Susanna Bairoh.
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.
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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.
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

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

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

Kaksi henkilöä keskustelee, pöydällä on puhelin ja avoin opas.
TEK has decided not to participate in political demonstrations.
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https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/political-demonstrations-and-strikes-do-not-apply-to-tek-members

Paneeli
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

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

Kuvassa on TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen.
Many key terms and conditions are laid down in collective agreements and not in, say, the Finnish law.
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https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/collective-agreements-are-relevant-at-least-for-many

Unicuksen toimitusjohtaja ja kolme työntekijää kurkistaa hyllykön takaa.
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
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https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/autism-can-be-a-recruitment-asset

Sirkku Pohja istuu TEKin Pasilan Loungessa.
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.
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https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-autism-spectrum-at-work-let-everyone-succeed

Susanna Bairoh.
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

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

Kuvassa eri ammattien edustajia.
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