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“I’ve been wondering…?”: Nine common career development questions

If the answer is yes, Tekna can help you through its network Tekna Self-Employed. We offer you insurance ... this network on "my profile". What am I good at? It’s not always easy for us to describe our strengths...

Contribution rates for Tekna members in 2021

...members. Tekna sends out its biannual survey on working conditions to all its company union representatives ... 25.1 % of salaries between 7.1-12 G, which is why it’s possible to have significantly higher contribution...

Hiring Discrimination

...of information is to be gathered from applicants, it must be stated clearly in the job posting. Direct ... certain conditions, discrimination may be legal if it has a legitimate purpose with regard to an employee’s...

Strong salary growth for scientists and technologists

...shown in Tekna’s salary survey for 2021. Aktuelt - It’s great to see that the labor market is making a strong ... recovery, says Tekna president Lars Olav Grøvik. - It’s fair that Tekna members’ salary growth has been...

John Ugelstad

Tekna and the Tekna Oslo departement are 150 years old This year, Tekna is celebrating 150 ... natural scientists, technologists, and students, and it all started with the establishment of the Tekna Oslo...

Restricting companies’ rights to hire temporary employees

...in their professional development, thereby making it easier for companies to recruit young people. Are ... temporary basis. A typical example of this is an IT consultant who’s been hired to work on a temporary...

Joined Tekna when he didn’t get any vacation pay

...bar owner, what he most enjoys is developing new IT products – preferably in start-up companies. When ... newspaper in Dubai; but the pay was lousy, so he turned it down. – A friend of mine at the Daily Times in Karachi...

Important political breakthroughs made in spring 2021

...learning for everyone. Employment committee Through its membership in Akademikerne, Tekna contributed actively ... in cases of illness at its current level. IT security and competency Tekna got IT security competency put...

Empowering International Professionals: "Through Tekna I found like-minded people"

Microsoft, Ning worked at Schibsted Media Group, and it was through colleagues there she joined the Tekna ... 2017. Initially drawn by the promise of practical benefits, such as discounts on mortgages, Ning’s involvement...

– Most employees aren’t entitled to negotiate their own salary

...not obligated to do so for the simple fact that it’s smart to involve employees in questions concerning ... talked their way to a result, says Olsson, who thinks it’s easy to see the difference between employees who...

Podcast: Working in Norway - A Beginner's Guide

...front of the manager, that he can do it and he doesn't need to hide it because people are themselves. [00:23 ... mathematics. Tekna has more than 100,000 members and helps its members with employment law, salary negotiations...

Article Working in Norway May 25 2023 Podcast

Don’t even think about doing any of these seven things during a salary negotiation

...earning a below-average salary, it might be time to do something about it – but there are certain things ... negotiation is in reality. If you’re comfortable doing it, you can also speak with colleagues who have work...

A budget that will increase the class divide among students

...disappointed about the student budget; he’s convinced it’ll create larger gaps between students who can get ... drafting a budget. Yet if this budget goes through, it’ll be impossible for students to live off of financial...

Trade unions in Norway: Four things you need to know

...are organized members. The popularity stems from its mission. A trade union, also known as a worker’s ... different levels. It makes sure that you are treated correctly as an individual, but it also pushes through...

Work-Life balance in Norway: Three things you should know

...state. It might be wise to check which type of tariff agreement you are under and look up its recommendations ... have the right to flexible working hours as long as it can be executed without significant disruptions at...

What you should know if you’ve been laid off

...connected to the organization (and not the employee). It's a pre-requisite that layoffs happen only when there’s ... If you have any questions about the coronavirus as it relates to your employment situation contact Tekna’s...

I’ve become a manager – what salary should I ask for?

...insurance deals, legal assistance and a lot more, it pays to join Tekna. Join Tekna Beige Cta What is ... responsibility can be multifaceted. For example, is it professional management of a small group of employees...

Sky-high growth of digital paper tablet

...organizational development head Haakon Knoph in the Norwegian IT company reMarkable. Last year TIME magazine selected ... Magasinet’s list of «The 15 leading companies in IT sector job growth – in other words companies with...

Quick Tips for Cover Letter Writing

...something you’ve had for ages because it works as well for you now as it ever did? Say a stereo (you know ... first time around, without having to reread any of it). So about low-tech help: When I get this type of...

Written notice

...evaluating its objectivity in accordance with the Working Environment Act section15-7. It is also the ... case. When can a company issue a written notice? It should be noted that a written notice is not an implement...

Non-Competition Clauses

...the employer if these are revealed to competitors. It can therefore be difficult to draw the line between ... in the employment contract or as an attachment to it. Such an agreement can in case apply for a maximum...

Your employer’s management rights

...employment contract places limits on management rights It follows from this that an employment contract is ... is central to ensuring employee rights as it’s normally the only written document that defines the contractual...

Membership benefits from A-Z

Should you ever ask about salary during a job interview?

Vaale-Hallberg has the answer. – It depends on the situation and how you bring it up. – Feel free to ask about ... about this during your first interview if it doesn’t seem strange to do so. Many employers that actively...

Whistleblowing in the Workplace

...general and in the workplace. It is the employees who know the business best, and it is therefore important ... general and in the workplace. It is the employees who know the business best, and it is therefore important...