Content about "work life"

TEK studies: International experts
How does working life change when the technology sector becomes international? Can international students find a career in Finland and what is it like to build a life in Finland as an immigrant? Find out in TEK's studies.
Keywords:
internationality, TEK's research, research, work life

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

Nainen, kuulokkeet, tietokone
Eduhouse: AI skills for knowledge workers
Event
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, work life, training

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/eduhouse-ai-skills-for-knowledge-workers

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

Kaksi henkilöä katsoo läppäriä työpöydän ääressä.
Ethics in tech
As forerunners in technology, we bear a great responsibility for making ethical choices and considering impact, because technology often develops faster than regulation.
Keywords:
TEK, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/tek-makes-a-difference/ethics-in-tech

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

Are you entitled to a performance bonus?
When used correctly, performance bonuses are a motivating bonus system. However, from a labour law perspective, there are a lot of things that can be unclear about performance bonuses.
News article
Keywords:
legal data bank, work life, employment

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/are-you-entitled-to-a-performance-bonus

TEK studies: Work life and employment
What is going on in the work life of technology professionals in Finland?
Keywords:
TEK's research, research, work life, employment, labour market survey (TMT)

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

Henkilöt keskustelemassa.
Immigrant entrepreneurs are thriving financially, especially in tech
The share of immigrants among both entrepreneurs and employees has increased, according to a study by PTT. Immigrant entrepreneurs are thriving in the software and consulting sectors, among others.
News article
Keywords:
internationality, work life, entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/immigrant-entrepreneurs-are-thriving-financially-especially-in-tech

Teemu Hankamäki katsoo suoraan kameraan.
TEK rejects proposed reforms to industrial peace legislation – “There is no need for new regulation”
TEK does not accept the restrictions on the right to industrial action proposed in the new industrial peace legislation. Teemu Hankamäki, TEK’s Labour Market Director, believes that there is no need for new regulation.
News article
Keywords:
legal data bank, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-rejects-proposed-reforms-to-industrial-peace-legislation-there-is-no-need-for-new-regulation

Joukko ihmisiä istuu pöydän ääressä.
Work life in Finland
The Finnish labour market is based on a collaborative approach with all societal parties involved in the market. TEK represents the interests of our members and promotes good working conditions for all.
Keywords:
member services and benefits, shop steward, TEK, collective agreement, work life, cooperation negotiations

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/work-life-in-finland

A person working at a desk
Unpaid internships have crept into the architectural profession
The weak economic trend has lowered the threshold for offering and accepting unpaid work in architects’ offices. The phenomenon is common in southern Europe and has become more common in the other Nordic countries. 
News article
Keywords:
architect, internationality, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/unpaid-internships-have-crept-into-the-architectural-profession

Nainen työskentelee tietokoneella modernissa toimistossa
Architects’ organisations: Unpaid internships have no place in architecture
The weak economic trend has lowered the threshold for offering and accepting unpaid work in architects’ offices. The phenomenon is common in southern Europe and has become more common in the other Nordic countries. Employers’ and employees’ organisations in the sector are concerned about the rise of unpaid internships in Finland.
News article
Keywords:
architect, internationality, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/architects-organisations-unpaid-internships-have-no-place-in-architecture

Nainen tekee yksin töitä toimistossa
Unpaid internships
Unpaid internships have no place in architecture.
Keywords:
architect, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/about-tek/decision-making/unpaid-internships

Mies istuu tietokoneen ääressä väsyneen näköisenä.
38% of university graduates experience the threat of work exhaustion – Akava proposes brief psychotherapy as part of occupational health care
According to Maria Löfgren, President of Akava, we now need to invest in supporting well-being at work and work capacity in a variety of ways. One way would be to include brief psychotherapy in occupational health care services.
News article
Keywords:
Akava, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/38-of-university-graduates-experience-the-threat-of-work-exhaustion-akava-proposes-brief-psychotherapy-as-part-of-occupational-health-care

neuvonta
Get a (Summer) Job! - From student to Finnish work life
Event
Keywords:
internationality, summer job, event, work life, job search

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/get-a-summer-job-from-student-to-finnish-work-life

Owain Hopeaketo istuu toimiston pöydän kulmalla.
Blog: TEK remains firmly against the three-month/six-month rule proposal
On Thursday 17th October, the proposed three-month/six-month rule was handed to parliament. Despite positive changes, TEK remains firmly against this proposal.
Blog post
Keywords:
internationality, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-tek-remains-firmly-against-the-three-monthsix-month-rule-proposal

Henkilö keltaisessa paidassa käyttää tietokonetta
Only one in three over 50 believe they would find a job if they became unemployed
CEO of TEK Jari Jokinen: Are older workers hazardous waste or the most skilled employees?
News article
Keywords:
discrimination, TEK's research, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/only-one-in-three-over-50-believe-they-would-find-a-job-if-they-became-unemployed

People of different genders working at the same table
More than half of the gender pay gap in tech is unexplained
The pay gap between men and women in the technology industry has hardly narrowed at all in more than a decade. This is shown by the 2023 Labour Market Survey conducted by the Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK.
News article
Keywords:
TEK's research, salary, gender equality, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/more-than-half-of-the-gender-pay-gap-in-tech-is-unexplained