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TEK studies: Diversity, equality and inclusion
How are DEI themes displayed at technology workplaces?
Keywords:
gender equality, TEK's research, research, equality

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

Mia Adolfsson ja Sirkku Pohja istuvat sohvalla.
The efforts of TEK and four other trade unions were awarded – eradicating inequality
The objective of the award-winning trade union cooperation initiative is to increase diversity at workplaces through practical methods.
News article
Keywords:
gender equality, TEK, work life, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-efforts-of-tek-and-four-other-trade-unions-were-awarded-eradicating-inequality

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

Kaksi henkilöä seisoo suljetun oven takana ja haluaa ovesta sisään.
No-one should have to experience discrimination
There are many different situations in the workplace, but everyone should feel that they belong.
News article
Keywords:
discrimination, employment and law, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/no-one-should-have-to-experience-discrimination

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

Henkilö heiluttaa TEKin sateenkaarevaa lippua värikkään portaikon alla.
TEK partners with Helsinki Pride – “Collective agreements can have a broad impact”
Work life should be fair, safe and equal for everyone, according to the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK. One way to achieve this is through collective agreements.
News article
Keywords:
LHBTIQ+, TEK, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-partners-with-helsinki-pride-collective-agreements-can-have-a-broad-impact

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

Joukko opiskelijoita aurinkopaneelin äärellä.
Sense of belonging encourages professionals to stay in tech
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
Keywords:
teekkari (technology student), TEK's research, tech, equality

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

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