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Finland's economy and security of supply rely on foreign experts

"There is a growing need for immigrants and foreign skilled workers. The technology industry plays a key role in, for example, the development of artificial intelligence and quantum computing. These fields are already dependent on international experts. When the economy turns upward, this shortage of skilled workers will only deepen," write TEK's Owain Hopeaketo and Barona's Elina Santalahti in today's Vieraskynä in Helsingin Sanomat.

News article

Keywords:

internationality, TEK, work life, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/finlands-economy-and-security-of-supply-rely-on-foreign-experts

AI belongs to all of us

In Finland, the management of artificial intelligence has centred around an AI elite of 40–49-year-old men. Mikko Särelä from TEK believes that it is high time to include all employees. Mikko Mattila from Kone and Girish Agarwal from Vaisala are here to tell us how it can be done.

News article

Keywords:

promotion of interests, tech, artificial intelligence, work life, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/ai-belongs-to-all-of-us

Owain's corner: Are international experts being exploited?

A supported, secure workforce with sufficient sanctions for exploitation needs to be the direction of Finland’s future. As a union, we must continue pushing for that.

Blog post

Keywords:

column, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/owains-corner-are-international-experts-being-exploited

Unpaid internships

Unpaid internships have no place in architecture.

Keywords:

architect, work life

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

Neljä henkilöä tekemässä töitä pyöreän pöydän ääressä

Labore study: Doctors reach high salaries, but slower than before

According to a recent study, people with doctoral degrees still have higher salaries than those with a lower-level degree. However, the labour market has cooled off significantly for doctors since the early 2000s. This can be seen in, for example, slower postdoctoral salary trends and slower salary trends than people with master’s degrees.

News article

Keywords:

salary, work life, research, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/labore-study-doctors-reach-high-salaries-but-slower-than-before

Survey shows increasingly fewer international experts plan to stay in Finland permanently

The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland and Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK are concerned about research findings on the position of international experts. The unions propose means of getting top experts into employment more effectively and motivating them to remain in Finland.

News article

Keywords:

internationality, TEK's research, research, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/survey-shows-increasingly-fewer-international-experts-plan-to-stay-in-finland-permanently

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.

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internationality, TEK's research, research, work life

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

Industrial Management graduates earn the most at graduation

What is the employment situation for recent graduates in engineering and architecture across different fields of study? And how satisfied are they with their studies? Read more about different fields.

News article

Keywords:

Graduate Survey, TEK's research, work life, recent graduate

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/industrial-management-graduates-earn-the-most-at-graduation

CareerBoost job search programme, Autumn 2025

Event

Keywords:

CV, work life, unemployment

https://www.tek.fi/en/events/careerboost-job-search-programme-autumn-2025

Eduhouse: AI skills for knowledge workers

Event

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artificial intelligence, work life, training

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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Finland's economy and security of supply rely on foreign experts

AI belongs to all of us

Owain's corner: Are international experts being exploited?

Unpaid internships

Labore study: Doctors reach high salaries, but slower than before

Survey shows increasingly fewer international experts plan to stay in Finland permanently

TEK studies: International experts

Industrial Management graduates earn the most at graduation

CareerBoost job search programme, Autumn 2025

Eduhouse: AI skills for knowledge workers

TEK and TFiF awarded the wastewater recyclers, reactor physics code developers, and academic team spirit champions

Human factors of industrial management

Ethics in tech

Joining forces brings you a better work-life balance

Who should I talk to if I have problems at work?

Are you entitled to a performance bonus?

TEK studies: Work life and employment

Immigrant entrepreneurs are thriving financially, especially in tech

TEK rejects proposed reforms to industrial peace legislation – “There is no need for new regulation”

Work life in Finland