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What Does Integration Mean to You?

...contact with what we might loosely call ‘real Norwegians’? How much do you know about what’s going on ... workers here spend their hours when not at their workplace. It makes me think of the term integration, a...

How to Break My Language Barrier

...the course of a regular workday in the global workplace, several small and seemingly insignificant events ... the course of a regular workday in the global workplace, several small and seemingly insignificant events...

Integration at Work: Simply the Best?

...communication issues,living in Norway,working in norway,workplace culture, Working in Norway If you’ve lived in ... This phrase could apply to the stereotypical Norwegian communication style. People here are known for...

Salary and Negotiations

...the private sector have a contractual right of workplace co-determination and the right to negotiate salary ... represented by by Akademikerne (The Federation of Norwegian Professional Associations). For members without...

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...

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...

Working in Norway: What’s your added value?

Norway,international workplace,start-ups in Norway,the Nordic Model,the norwegian model,trade union,working ... percentage wanting to become a ‘gründer’ (the Norwegian term roughly translating to the English ‘entrepreneur’)...

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...

When Rude Isn’t Rude: Norway Scores Third Person Shutout

...the evening, these newcomers will: ‘…understand Norwegian culture, behavior … integration,intercultural ... intercultural misunderstanding,international workplace,working in norway, Working in Norway A shutout...

Integrating in Norway: Why you should join a volunteer board

One of the fastest ways to integrate yourself in society here is to join a volunteer ... communication,integration,living in Norway,Norwegian language,Norwegian workplace,working in norway, Working in Norway...

Skype Meetings: You Can’t Run and You Can’t Hide

...out … intercultural communication,international workplace,working in norway, Working in Norway The other ... necessarily make it easier for the actual employees (Norwegian, in this course’s case) to take part in them.

The Right Way to Think About Your LinkedIn Connections

Teaching a new topic is like trying out a new recipe. While you’re enthusiastic ... communication,international workplace,job search,job seeking,LinkedIn profile,Norwegian workplace, Working in Norway...

Questions you should ask about getting a bonus at work

...of a workplace bonus plan. Keep reading to learn more about bonuses: bonus Råd og tips Workplace bonuses ... to determining bonuses as part of wages. The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority has also stated...

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...

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...

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...

You Win Some You Lose Some: Non-Native Partners of Non-Native/Native Workers Playing the New Friendship Game

...job and who can spend their days at their new workplace with, simply put, something to do and someone ... … intercultural communication,international workplace,living abroad, Working in Norway When going through...

Tekna members' guide to a residence permit for work in Norway

Self-employed persons For more information visit The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration Newly qualified job ... one month before the permit expires: Student, Norwegian studies for skilled workers, Additional education/work...

The Norwegian Model: It Works

...rights,living in Norway,Nordic Model,Norwegian culture,Norwegian workplace,trade union, Working in Norway Why ... gives the reader a brief introduction to how the Norwegian welfare state came about during the second half...

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...

“Why Do You Want the Job?”: Your Words Lost and Found

...page, I came across a short article written in Norwegian where the author was responding to job seekers ... skills,English language skills,international workplace,job search,job seeking, Working in Norway How...

Working in Norway: “Do Norwegians Like Foreigners?”

...up … intercultural communication,international workplace,internationalization,living in Norway, Working ... time (short enough to know only a few words of Norwegian). I had just finished the first part of my course...

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Leading and particularly independent positions

...positions. Managerial position According to the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority, a “managerial position” ... employee representative if one is available at your workplace. They can raise broader concerns about how working...

Record growth in Tekna

(Statistics Norway). - Have adapted to the new workplace Holten believes that Tekna’s growth is a result ... trade union in Akademikerne (The Federation of Norwegian Professional Associations) and has 38 percent...