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Is this why we all want to work in Norway?
...experienced firsthand the country’s welfare state benefits. For instance, I discovered when working that ... I got generous unemployment benefits that tided me over until I found a new job. Is it because Norwegians...
Article Working in Norway June 9 2021 -
AFP in the Private Sector – How the Scheme Works
...straightforward explanation of what AFP is, who is entitled to it, and how the benefit is calculated. Råd og tips Contractual ... may be drawn in full or in part, and you may stop it at a later date. You do not need to leave your job...
Article Råd og tips June 14 2025 -
Norway: Happy OL Medal Count = Happy Norwegian Manager?
Norwegian asthma report Or, a favorite for its minimalism that says it all: Denmark during Winter OL 2018 in ... under the headline listed above: Will Norway reach its goal of getting 30 Olympic medals? Save your pitch...
Article Working in Norway Feb. 19 2018 -
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...
Article Aktuelt Mar. 13 2023 -
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...
Article Råd og tips June 30 2023 -
Self-certified sick leave
...trust that is central to an employment relationship. It allows employees to have valid absence during short-term ... before NAV takes over responsibility for sickness benefits. “Employers have considerable freedom to extend...
Article Råd og tips Mar. 1 2026 -
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...
Article Råd og tips Dec. 4 2025 -
Here’s Looking at You, Norway…and Norden
Was he referring to individuals, or can we stretch it to talk about countries? A year ago I wanted to find ... Was he referring to individuals, or can we stretch it to talk about countries? A year ago I wanted to find...
Article Working in Norway Sept. 10 2017 -
Temporary employment
...relationship without an end date. However, in certain cases, it is permitted to hire temporarily, so that the employment ... regulated by the Working Environment Act § 14-9. It is permitted to hire temporarily in the following...
Article Råd og tips May 13 2025 -
Working in Norway: What’s your added value?
...way to make it in business? “Value added: describes the enhancement a company gives its product or service ... way to make it in business? “Value added: describes the enhancement a company gives its product or service...
Article Working in Norway Jan. 19 2018 -
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...
Article Råd og tips June 13 2023 -
Tekna Societal Security and Preparedness
What you gain as a member of the network Professional input through seminars, meetings and events ... priorities set out in the Long‑Term Defence Plan. It also supports Tekna’s strategy to be a clear and...
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Written notice
...the employee may be at risk of dismissal. However, it must always be assessed on a case-by-case basis whether ... related to the employee’s own conduct shows that it is relevant for the assessment of fairness under...
Article Råd og tips Nov. 17 2025 -
Building back better in Ukraine: Contexts and conditions
...infrastructure including bombed-out cities and towns. It implies first and foremost providing a place to live ... people. However, it goes beyond rehabilitating housing blocks from the Stalin era; it is about building...
Article Tema: Infrastruktur Apr. 22 2024 Streaming -
Writing a business plan
...in detail how you want to establish your business. It helps you with personal planning and financing when ... idea and show how you’ll generate income (through its business model). Ledelsesbloggen You have to think...
Article Ledelsesbloggen Aug. 1 2021 -
Remotely possible? Getting no response to your (carefully crafted) job application
...phrase ‘I applied for…’ should be further explained: it means I put in a good few hours that morning revamping ... effort myself.) …nix, nada, nothing Only to send it off into cyberspace and hear…nothing. Well, nothing...
Article Working in Norway Oct. 29 2020 -
When Rude Isn’t Rude: Norway Scores Third Person Shutout
‘Living in Norway’ for people new to the country. Its main aim is that by the time they walk out the door ... ‘Living in Norway’ for people new to the country. Its main aim is that by the time they walk out the door...
Article Working in Norway Oct. 27 2017 -
Parental leave(2)
...for parental benefits? When and how should the father/co‑mother apply for parental benefits? What do I ... parental benefits / salary during parental leave? How long am I entitled to parental benefits with full...
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Record growth in Tekna
...uncertainty of layoffs and downsizing. At the same time, it was a good year for us as both a professional association ... Tekna’s General Secretary Line Henriette Holten. With its 69,000 actively working members, Tekna has for the...
Article Aktuelt May 4 2021 -
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...
Article Råd og tips Dec. 4 2025 -
Government sector
...at your workplace Salary Develop new skills Member benefits 11,614 highly educated employees in the government ... expertise pays off, Tekna offers a wide range of member benefits – both for your professional life and your...
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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 -
AI and Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Threats
...intelligence is transforming the way we approach security. It offers powerful new tools for defense, but also introduces ... double-edged sword. AI can reduce manual work, but it also introduces risk by proposing fixes that seem...
Article Tema: Informasjonsteknologi Oct. 16 2025 Streaming -
Beyond Networking: Learn to Ask the Quality Question
...important for anyone wanting to get ahead in their field. It has many names – networking, mingling, the art of ... amounts of information, it can also just perpetuate stereotypes of the country and its culture and the people...
Article Working in Norway June 17 2016 -
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...
Article Råd og tips June 22 2023
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