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How are DEI themes displayed at technology workplaces?

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-diversity-equality-and-inclusion

What is going on in the work life of technology professionals in Finland?

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-work-life-and-employment

Joukko ihmisiä istuu pöydän ääressä pohtimassa syntyjä syviä.
According to TEK’s labour market survey, the earnings of TEK entrepreneur members increased. The average income for full-time entrepreneurs rose by over 10%, and even part-time entrepreneurs saw a 9% increase.
News article

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/entrepreneurs-did-well-seeking-more-services

Joukko opiskelijoita aurinkopaneelin äärellä.
Both male and female tech students feel they belong in the student community, but men feel a stronger sense of belonging in the field of technology. Gender minorities report the lowest sense of belonging. Where exactly does the problem lie?
News article

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/sense-of-belonging-encourages-professionals-to-stay-in-tech

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

Kaksi henkilöä analysoimassa tutkimustuloksia
We know because we ask. The goal of TEK's research is to provide high-quality insights about the work life in the field of technology.

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research

Henkilö katsoo puhelinta.
62 percent of tech students use generative artificial intelligence tools in their studies. According to surveys conducted by TEK in the autumn of 2023, AI tools have been adopted faster in studies than in working life. However, there is a lot of uncertainty among tech students about the use of artificial intelligence. Respondents in working life, on the other hand, are very confident about the continuation of their own employment despite the increasing use of AI tools.
News article

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/universities-and-workplaces-need-guidance-on-how-to-use-artificial-intelligence

Kaksi kypäräpäistä työmaalla.
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

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

Vastavalmistunut puhuu puhelimessa
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

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/what-starting-salary-should-i-ask-for

How are students and recent graduates in the field of technology coping? How much do they work during their studies? Our research reveals what tech students and recent graduates are up to – read more!

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-students