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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...

Record growth – Tekna membership passes 100,000

...trade union in primary organization Federation of Norwegian Professional Associations (Akademikerne), representing ... members In 2004, Tekna changed its name from the Norwegian Civil Engineers Association to Tekna. One of the...

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...

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

...expectations, this is what you need to know about the Norwegian work culture. Working in Norway There are a few ... outside the workplace. “In my experience, Norwegian employers endeavour to create a workplace where employees...

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...

Want to work in Norway? This is what you need to know

...within the European Economic Area (EEA, or EØS in Norwegian) and qualify as an employee. You do have to register ... employment There has to be an actual job offer from a Norwegian employer on the table. Your education also has...

How pensions work in Norway

...a good idea to wrap your mind around how the Norwegian pension system works here. Your pension comes ... coming to Norway should know about pensions. Norwegian National Insurance Scheme (“Folketrygden”) For...

If you don't check this, you could lose millions in pension

...occupational pension in the private sector. A 2021 workplace conditions survey among Tekna representatives ... defined‑contribution occupational pension. In broad terms, the Norwegian pension system has three components: the National...

Here’s what you should know about a contractual early retirement pension (AFP)

...must be validated for all workplaces in a company in order for these workplaces to be covered. [1] Based ... within these same parameters. NAV pension (in Norwegian) [2] AFP is life expectancy adjusted using ratios...

Salary in Norway: 6 things you need to know

...as a minimum wage? Here’s what to know about Norwegian wages. Working in Norway When it comes to the ... high salaries. Yet, there are some aspects of Norwegian wages that tend to confuse new arrivals. “For...

Parental leave in Norway? What you should know

...can freely be divided between both parents. The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) will pay ... learn what the customary practice is at your workplace. Many employers, although not all, will pay the...

Changes to home office laws finally passed

You must have the option of working at your workplace, too. Employers mustn’t be allowed to use these ... Ministry justifies this position by stating that workplaces are different; therefore, needs for equipment...

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...

Egenmelding: What to do if you can’t work because you’re sick/injured

...when you get sick/injured: Egenmelding – This Norwegian word, when translated directly, means ‘own note’ ... standard form used for egenmelding, ask at your workplace about what you should do if you find yourself...

This is what technologists are demanding of the new government

...says Grøvik. He feels that a rapidly changing workplace with an ever-growing demand for employees having ... reaching Norway’s and the EU’s climate goals. The Norwegian government’s Longship Project with CO2 capture...

Must secure rights for working remotely

The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprises (NHO) recently announced that the idea of working from home ... Written contracts must be established At every workplace where employees are allowed to work from home...

New membership record: Tekna passes 90,000

...membership Holten feels that the pandemic, and the workplace challenges that followed, have highlighted the ... union. - When there’s uncertainty about your own workplace, lay-offs and downsizing, you see what an important...

Sickness and Sick Leave

...and 2) the possibility of accommodating your workplace to your illness. If you are ill, you can get a ... doctor, company union representative and/or the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV). Timeline...

ICT and software engineers have lowest rate of trade union membership

...technology organizations for The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO). Birgit Abrahamsen, attorney ... somewhat. Both the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) and the Norwegian Confederation of Vocational...

Membership benefits from A-Z

Membership benefits from A-Z

...preparedness collaboration with Sjømannskirken – the Norwegian Church Abroad Advice and guidance on studying ... events at your university or college here (In norwegian). You have several insurance policies included...

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– 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...

Important political breakthroughs made in spring 2021

...political breakthroughs in areas including the workplace, competency, technology and sustainability, says ... topic, including one on current challenges in the Norwegian police force. The parties that might assume governmental...

Is this why we all want to work in Norway?

...to work in Norway. Can the Norwegian welfare state and the strong Norwegian labor unions be a part of ... me over until I found a new job. Is it because Norwegians are just nice? Somewhere along the way, the thought...