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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

Vanhempi ja taapero käyttävät samaa tietokonetta.
Toddlers torpedo incomes – but only for women
Having a child substantially reduces a woman's income, and the effect is long-lasting. Conversely, having a child is financially beneficial for fathers, according to a recent study. Workplaces do not always know how to provide optimal support for career development for employees after they have started a family.
News article
Keywords:
family and work life, gender equality, research, equality, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/toddlers-torpedo-incomes-but-only-for-women

Henkilökuvassa Aalto-yliopiston dekaani Jouko Lampinen.
Diversity creates better technology
If you want to change the world, you should get involved in developing technology. “It is the most effective way of doing things,” says Jouko Lampinen, dean of Aalto University. For this reason, it is essential who designs and implements technology. Hannu Kauppinen from QMill and Johanna Forsman from Murata also speak in favour of diversity.
News article
Keywords:
student, gender equality, tech, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/diversity-creates-better-technology

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