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Trade unions in Norway: Four things you need to know

Norway? Trade unions are an important part of the Norwegian labour market. Here are the basic facts. Working ... navigate the system if problems arise at the workplace, or if you need help in any other way related...

Article Working in Norway Dec. 9 2022

Why You Should Say ‘Sorry’ at Work

...five-letter word can solve more than a few sticky workplace situations. Once again while running a course ... five-letter word can solve more than a few sticky workplace situations. Once again while running a course...

Article Working in Norway June 3 2017

– Seeing people put their feet up on the desk in front of their boss was a huge culture shock

...the language. Learn as much as you can about Norwegian culture by joining organized hikes and things ... to more about Ensieh Khasheh’s experience of Norwegian working life here: We have a right to speak up...

Article Tekna Magasinet June 20 2023

Working in Norway: The Colleague Conversation

Consider the Norwegian term medarbeidersamtale. It’s one of those long words where Norwegians stick two ... review,business culture in Norway,international workplace,medarbeidersamtale,working in norway,working in...

Article Working in Norway Nov. 15 2019

North Sea Decommissioning: Norway’s New Oil Adventure?

...decommissioning,Norwegian economy,Norwegian oil industry,Norwegian workplace,the norwegian model, Working ... tons unleashed platforms are to be removed from Norwegian-owned parts of the North Sea and brought to land...

Article Working in Norway Nov. 3 2017

Social welfare in Norway: The nuts and bolts

...how does it work? Here is an overview of the Norwegian social democratic model and some of the main public ... to your participation in the labor market. The Norwegian welfare state is built upon a social democratic...

Article Working in Norway Dec. 20 2022

Whistleblowing in the Workplace

...about unethical or illegal conditions at your workplace. Hired workers also have the right to report these ... varslingsrett Råd og tips Whistleblowing in the workplace The rules on whistleblowing are intended to contribute...

Article Råd og tips June 13 2023

Podcast: Working in Norway - A Beginner's Guide

...most essential thing to know before entering the Norwegian workforce? Alexander [02:02 - 02:25] I think the ... important thing to know when arriving here is that Norwegian working life tends to be less hierarchical than...

Article Working in Norway May 25 2023 Podcast

Norway: Happy OL Medal Count = Happy Norwegian Manager?

Need something special from your Norwegian boss? Strike while the OL-iron is hot! How so, you say? Well ... as they … Norway medals OL 2018,Norwegian humor,Norwegian workplace,Winter Olympics 2018,working in norway...

Article Working in Norway Feb. 19 2018

Here’s how Tekna can help you at your next salary negotiation

...order to start a workplace group Public sector: a minimum of 2 members to start a workplace group Tekna’s ... avanlache takes place in Gjerdrum? Of course, NVE (Norwegian Water Resrouces and Energy Directorate). But if...

Article Råd og tips May 3 2023

Integration: What does it mean to you?

...integration was quickly brought up by one of the non-Norwegians in the classroom. Except that he didn’t call ... integration,intercultural communicaiton,international workplace,living in Norway,working in norway, Working in...

Article Working in Norway Nov. 17 2017

Representatives

...union representatives represent Tekna members at workplace meetings with management about work-related issues ... Part 1 of the basic course is digital. It is in Norwegian, with English subtitles, and takes about four...

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Business Culture Clash: What’s in a (LinkedIn) photo?

People’s preferences about what’s professional or not never cease to surprise me. Was running ... attire,international workplace,LinkedIn profile,Norwegian culture,Norwegian workplace,working in norway...

Article Working in Norway Feb. 8 2018

Take your seat at the table – become a trade union member

Tekna as trade union – a little different We’re working towards making salary growth take place locally, making continuing education ... progress and bring positive changes to the Norwegian workplace.

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Integration in Norway: Find Your Tribe

...about what different people – in this case non-Norwegians attending my Intercultural Communication at Work ... globalization,integration in Norway,international workplace,internationalization,living in Norway, Working...

Article Working in Norway Nov. 10 2017

Working Remotely: Is it your right?

Norway we work under the ideas included in The Norwegian Model. Though when I’ve googled this term, it ... Where are we at with this idea in the American workplace? Or with our structure? Working remotely - the...

Article Working in Norway June 11 2020

Phone Follow-up: Job Seeking in a Perfect World

...international workplace,job search tips,job seeking tips,jobbsøk,jobs in Norway,Norwegian business culture ... to follow up my attempt to get a job at this workplace. I exaggerate, I know. And being oversensitive...

Article Working in Norway Oct. 31 2019

Your LinkedIn Summary: Be Smart, Write Smart

You don’t need to prove you’re smart. We know you are. At yet another one of my LinkedIn courses ... writing skills,international workplace,LinkedIn profile,Norwegian workplace, Working in Norway You don’t...

Article Working in Norway Sept. 24 2017

Are you (at all) interested in what you do at work?

Are you interested in what you do at work? If so, are you able to tell someone else about ... international workplace,networking skills,professional development,the Norwegian workplace,working in norway...

Article Working in Norway Apr. 29 2018

You’re not safe from attacks on your home office – and have to take this stuff seriously!

...vice-president Elisabet Haugsbø feels strongly that all Norwegians should know how to protect themselves from becoming ... Norway don’t know what to do A new study from The Norwegian Center for Information Security indicates that...

Article Råd og tips Feb. 24 2022

‘So Why Is Norway Rich?’: Falling Into the (Easy) Tabloid Trap

Union,international workplace,journalistic standards,Norwegian workplace,the norwegian model, Working in ... article about the ongoing dispute regarding some Norwegians’ wish to either leave the EEA altogether or renegotiate...

Article Working in Norway May 12 2017

Working abroad

...of this page is targeted towards working for a Norwegian employer. Råd og tips Tekna help you with Legal ... legal rules) Assistance if disputes arise (for Norwegian courts) Tekna – your best career advisor Need...

Article Råd og tips Oct. 8 2014

– A simple country boy from Sunnmøre

...who’s passionate about volunteer service, The Norwegian Model and the green shift. Aktuelt Recently, Lars ... states that he’s never forgotten the story of the Norwegian welfare state’s beginnings and growth, and that...

Article Aktuelt June 21 2021

Is there a Tekna group at your workplace?

Members that don’t have a Tekna group at their workplace aren’t necessarily included in discussions regarding ... recently performed a survey among our members(norwegian only). Results show that Tekna members experience...

Article Aktuelt May 4 2020

Is my boss allowed to read my e-mail?

...and a reasonable expectation of privacy in the workplace. However, in certain situations an employer may ... accounts – meaning accounts created outside your workplace – are not subject to employer access. If you use...

Article Råd og tips Feb. 16 2026