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Employee Wellness in the Norwegian Work Culture

...would actively promote meeting places where their employees – Norwegian and non-Norwegian alike – would get ... relationships among the employees. Although as the following example shows, sometimes employee closeness can grow...

The Norwegian Model: It Works

...to think about what … Den norske modellen,employee rights,living in Norway,Nordic Model,Norwegian culture ... and wealth? My eyes opened to the fact that the rights I enjoyed had been — at times bitterly — fought...

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

...covered, there’s no guarantee that you’ll have the right to collect it, whether you work in the private or ... covered, there’s no guarantee that you’ll have the right to collect it. This is because there are AFP qualification...

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

...as an employee. — You do have to register, but you can come to Norway and start working right away, he ... apply for a residence permit on behalf of their employees, says Hegge. — A lot of people choose to apply...

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

Information Security indicates that a lot of employees haven’t gotten any training at their workplace ... software up-to-date. And can you avoid having admin-rights on your regular user devices? . Haugsbø says that...

This is how you get elected as a Tekna Representative

...representatives are essential for Tekna to safeguard members' rights and interests in their working life and play an ... in what is called the "Norwegian Model" among employees, employers and the government. Being a Tekna representative...

Highly educated adults are the new trade unionists

...adults are most often members of a trade union: «Employees with advanced degrees are most often organized ... Immigrants have a lower degree of organization than employees having a non-immigrant background.» According...

Changing jobs makes sense

...to get the right person in the right position. Employers are willing to pay to get the right skills in ... employers are prepared to go the extra mile to get the right person. Skills and experience are important, but...

Working Remotely: Is it your right?

Do you consider working remotely to be your right? Working in Norway In Norway we work under the ideas ... components is the flat work structure enjoyed by the employees in not only the public sector but also the private...

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

...decisions? Or are you already regarded by other employees as being too bossy? Do you have leadership potential ... locally in your area and online. What kind of job is right for me? Whether you’re looking for a new job, need...

Five steps to landing your first dream job

...about how you can make yourself as attractive an employee as possible. – For example, being a member of ... you’ve had a good day there, you’re probably in the right place. Yet she emphasizes that it’s still important...

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

Researchers with own funds Service provider, seconded employees Service provider, self-employed contractor Self-employed ... grad one in the pay scale for Norwegian state employees. In addition to a complete application form, you...

The ultimate checklist for your pension

...on your pension at KLP. If you’re a government employee, you can get information about your pension at ... total of NOK 204,000. Step 3: Check if you have the right share amount As a rule, pension savings consist...

Is there a Tekna group at your workplace?

...claim a collective bargaining agreement and the right to be included in discussions that are of importance ... ensure dialogue between company management and the employees regarding important decisions at work. This is...

– A simple country boy from Sunnmøre

...top-level management and arguing on behalf of employees. He has experience from working as a representative ... implemented, we’ll have to make sure that employees’ rights are protected and that any changes will be...

All or nothing?: Managing your e-mail inbox

...one that we follow because we want to be good employees that act responsibly on the job. After a second ... rolling and opinions flowing. Because there’s no right or wrong here, is there? And if that’s the case...

But It’s Not My Fault: Business E-Mail Etiquette When Your Sender Can’t Write Right

...language without providing any help to their employees quite affected by said policy and who have not ... that was what they had meant – had I gotten it right? Could they do this in writing? Could the man whose...

Negotiate your starting salary: If you don’t, you can lose out on a lot of money

...it can be tempting to just accept the job offer right away. But if you skip negotiating your starting ... the biggest salary jump. Even though you have the right to an annual salary review in many jobs, it can...

Five reasons to take the salary survey

...value It’s important for employers that their employees perform well and are satisfied with their workplace ... development and other benefits, one way to reward employees is to offer them a good salary. ‘Salary losers’...

How Not to Get Burned in the Interview Hot Seat

...started a tutoring program for non-English speaking employees who were struggling to succeed at work. Go onto ... perfect. But I am the perfect person for this job, right? Am sure that you are, too.

– You have nothing to lose by trying to negotiate a higher starting salary

...contract? Career tips and guidance Beige Cta Jumped right in Most people dread going into a salary negotiation ... managerial responsibility for a large number of employees. – My proposal was beyond the scope of the HR...

Avoid these mistakes in your annual salary review

All employees should have an annual interview about their salary. This could easily be the most important ... salary annually. “As a general rule, you have no right to negotiate your own individual salary. Instead...

The experts’ best advice on how you should combine your home office and personal life

...people you’re living with – and helps you get in the right frame of mind to work. I like putting on high heeled ... produce results. Dressing the part puts you in the right frame of mind to work. Manage your workday: You...