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  1. Hiring Discrimination

    ...is to promote certain political, religious or cultural viewpoints, and 3) the job is important for realizing ... backgrounds in order to strengthen inclusive government workplaces; consequently, employers must give positive preferential...

    Article Råd og tips June 22 2023

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

    Can Norway learn anything from Iranian work culture? After coming to Norway in 2011, Ensieh Khasheh works ... and boss in Norway. – There’s a friendlier work culture in Iran – It’s respectful and friendly, but not...

    Article Tekna Magasinet June 20 2023

  3. Podcast: Working in Norway - A Beginner's Guide

    Ensieh [00:00 - 00:23] One thing that was a kind of cultural shock at the beginning when I moved to Norway ... themselves. But this is something that is seen that culture doesn't exist in other countries. Vibeke [00:38...

    Article Working in Norway May 25 2023 Podcast

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

    ...life is encouraged. From laws and regulations to cultural codes and expectations, this is what you need ... need to know about the Norwegian work culture. Working in Norway There are a few distinct features to working...

    Article Working in Norway Dec. 20 2022

  5. Trade unions in Norway: Four things you need to know

    ...navigate the system if problems arise at the workplace, or if you need help in any other way related ... present during potential reorganizations at the workplace. In addition, they help you out as an individual...

    Article Working in Norway Dec. 9 2022

  6. – You can apply even if you don’t meet all of the job requirements

    ...about who’s writing the ad and the organizational culture. – If the ad is very long and complex, you can ... This might tell you a little bit about this workplace’s culture. This might also mean that you’ll have to...

    Article Råd og tips Sept. 20 2021

  7. – A simple country boy from Sunnmøre

    ...belief in defending The Norwegian Model in the workplace. – Long ago people had to help each other because ... biotechnology and climate to oil and gas. The new workplace Lars Olav Grøvik has vast experience from working...

    Article Aktuelt June 21 2021

  8. Is this why we all want to work in Norway?

    ...about the country, including its benefits and cultural values, which are rather in line with what I’m ... during salary negotiations and any troubles in my workplace. So in the end, although the concept was new to...

    Article Working in Norway June 9 2021

  9. Employee Wellness in the Norwegian Work Culture

    This style can be seen not only outside of the workplace but inside it as well. But ‘reserved’ as compared ... and low-context cultures. Or what could also be called expressive versus reserved cultures. According to...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 15 2021

  10. CV Writing: Don’t Just Be Responsible, Be Active

    ...for at your last job? cv writing,international workplace,jobseeking, Working in Norway It happened once ... facility …supervised the hiring process for cross-cultural project members …served as a link between the...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 10 2021

  11. What is the Norwegian Model?

    ...create predictability, dialogue and trust in the workplace, giving us the tools necessary to deal with differences ... this agreement is so important for Norwegian culture that in 2012 it was listed on UNESCO's Memory of...

    Article Aktuelt May 11 2020

  12. Working in Norway: The Colleague Conversation

    ...annual performance review,business culture in Norway,international workplace,medarbeidersamtale,working in ... start using colleague conversation in the US workplace. Would it fly? Probably not. But don’t worry about...

    Article Working in Norway Nov. 15 2019

  13. Phone Follow-up: Job Seeking in a Perfect World

    ...international workplace,job search tips,job seeking tips,jobbsøk,jobs in Norway,Norwegian business culture,søke ... 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

  14. The Norwegian Model: It Works

    ...living in Norway,Nordic Model,Norwegian culture,Norwegian workplace,trade union, Working in Norway Why do ... blissfully wrong ideas about Norway and its work culture. How could I have been so ignorant to the fact...

    Article Working in Norway Sept. 10 2019

  15. Good Boss Bad Boss: What Have You Had?

    Have you ever heard this workplace saying? ‘With a bad boss there are no good jobs, and with a good boss ... international workplace,management,management skills,working in norway,workplace culture, Working in Norway...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 12 2019

  16. Integration at Work: Simply the Best?

    If you’ve lived in Norway for awhile, you’ll be familiar with the funny ad campaigns run by ... issues,living in Norway,working in norway,workplace culture, Working in Norway If you’ve lived in Norway...

    Article Working in Norway May 12 2018

  17. Multicultural Meetings: Do you speak up?

    As children, we’re often ... language. Maybe someone at the meeting grew up in a culture where speaking up is encouraged. Or another from ... speak at…your next meeting in the multicultural workplace.

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 22 2018

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

    ...attire,international workplace,LinkedIn profile,Norwegian culture,Norwegian workplace,working in norway ... LI photo. Conservative or liberal – who knows? Culture clash about clothing here? American conservatism...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 8 2018

  19. Integration as International Business: Are you the buyer or the seller?

    ...several years ago, we used a book called Cross-Cultural Business Behavior by Richard Gesteland. The first ... tips,intercultural commnication,international workplace, Working in Norway When I was teaching at a regional...

    Article Working in Norway Jan. 6 2018

  20. Integration in Norway: Find Your Tribe

    ...globalization,integration in Norway,international workplace,internationalization,living in Norway, Working ... humor, food, etc. Know that transitioning from one culture to another is easy for some people and rough for...

    Article Working in Norway Nov. 10 2017

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

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

    Article Working in Norway Oct. 27 2017

  22. First Impressions and Foreigners: Which Language Should You Speak?

    ...recent course – Intercultural Communication in the Workplace – held last week in Stavanger, Norway, a comment ... Norway,intercultural communication,international workplace,Norwegian language,working in norway, Working...

    Article Working in Norway Sept. 17 2017

  23. It’s All Good: How to Answer (Exasperating) E-Mails

    ...rather frustrated member of the international workplace that went something like the following: “I’ve ... rather frustrated member of the international workplace that went something like the following: “I’ve...

    Article Working in Norway June 20 2017

  24. Integration: It’s Okay to Talk Your Talk

    ...anxiety,incultural communication,international workplace, Working in Norway When you’re trying to become ... awhile and dipped into their own language and culture in the various media available to us all in these...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 30 2017

  25. Working in Norway: “Do Norwegians Like Foreigners?”

    ...up … intercultural communication,international workplace,internationalization,living in Norway, Working ... work, contribute to society, learn about their culture and follow their laws. Again, I was trying to encourage...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 11 2017