Content about "Work life"

Vauva, mies, lastensänky
Equal paid family leave is a great achievement
The number of days of family leave is defined by law, but whether the leave is paid or not is defined in the collective agreements negotiated by trade unions. “Allowing fathers to take more time off and taking diverse family types better into account is very important for equality,” says Tuula Aaltola, collective agreement expert in the private sector from TEK.
News article
Keywords:
family and work life, collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/equal-paid-family-leave-is-a-great-achievement

Maria Kultanen ja Lasse Heikkilä leikkivät kaksostensa kanssa.
Surprisingly little has changed with parenthood
Maria Kultanen and Lasse Heikkilä, the parents of six-month-old twins, are dividing their family leave equally. The decision was a no-brainer – there is no primary and secondary caretaker in this family, but both parents know what to pack in the diaper bag.
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Keywords:
family and work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/surprisingly-little-has-changed-with-parenthood

Kolme henkilöä keskustelee.
What are hidden jobs?
Hidden jobs have been a hot button issue in conversations about job seeking for a long time. What are they actually and why are they hiding?
News article
Keywords:
job search, job search and career, career

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/what-are-hidden-jobs

Eduskuntatalon pylväikköä kuvassa.
The worst is yet to come
TEK’s Labour Market Director Teemu Hankamäki cannot really see any positives in the government’s labour market reforms. Professional and managerial staff will soon feel the effects of the legislative changes.
News article
Keywords:
collective agreement, work life, society

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/the-worst-is-yet-to-come

Porukka istuu portailla.
Start your entrepreneurial journey – and make the most of our benefits
As a member of TEK, you have access to a wide range of online content, legal advice and discounts for entrepreneurs. You are also welcome to our events to get to know other entrepreneurs!
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Keywords:
AKY – Akavalaiset Yrittäjät, entrepreneur

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/start-your-entrepreneurial-journey-and-make-the-most-of-our-benefits

Piirros henkilöstä, joka kantaa suurta paperipinoa, läppäriä ja kelloa.
How much overtime do TEK members work?
Under the Working Hours Act, regular working hours shall not exceed eight hours a day or 40 hours a week. Overtime is defined as work that exceeds these maximum limits.
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Keywords:
TEK's research, research, working hours, labour market survey (TMT)

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/how-much-overtime-do-tek-members-work

Sammakkoperspektiivistä otettu kuva ihmisestä, joka työntää lastenvaunuja.
Parents should share their family leave
If both parents in a family are working, which parent should stay at home to take care of the child? That is, if we think about the question from a financial point of view.
News article
Keywords:
family and work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/parents-should-share-their-family-leave

Vanhemmat pienen lapsen kanssa kotona.
How people in technology workplaces think about parental leaves
Parents with young children are familiar with the parental leave reform, and they feel that it contributes to a more even distribution of family leave between parents. Those working in the field of technology feel that the employers’ attitudes are supportive of families, and that the use of family leave is mostly welcomed in the workplace. For example, more than 90% of parents of children under school age think that their employer offers sufficient support for reconciling work and family life. On the other hand, there is a fair amount of uncertainty around family leave, and some parents with young children feel that the use of family leave may pose a threat to their career development.
News article
Keywords:
family and work life, TEK's research

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/how-people-in-technology-workplaces-think-about-parental-leaves

Teemu Hankamäki katsoo suoraan kameraan.
TEK found 10 flaws in the bill on local collective bargaining – read the full list of proposed amendments
The Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK believes that the starting point for extending local collective bargaining should be a balance between freedoms and responsibilities. More freedoms are now being granted, but the equal conditions for contract negotiations and contract monitoring and sanctions are not addressed or increased. The bill should be amended in this respect.
News article
Keywords:
comment, work life, influencing

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-found-10-flaws-in-the-bill-on-local-collective-bargaining-read-the-full-list-of-proposed-amendments

Teemu Hankamäki katsoo kameraan sisätiloissa.
TEK proposes giving up the staggering of earnings-related daily allowance – especially highly educated professionals would be hit hard
The Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK is opposed to the government’s proposal to lower the amount of earnings-related daily allowance, or the so-called staggering of earnings-related daily allowance. “Highly educated professionals have little influence over this, despite being active.”
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Keywords:
comment, work life, employment

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-proposes-giving-up-the-staggering-of-earnings-related-daily-allowance-especially-highly-educated-professionals-would-be-hit-hard

TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen kuvattuna TEKin toimistolla
Number of Finns in EU positions is collapsing
It is important for EU institutions to have a good understanding of the conditions and situation in Finland as well.
Blog post
Keywords:
internationality, column, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/number-of-finns-in-eu-positions-is-collapsing

Timo Hallantie seisoo takanaan Bryssel.
Jobs the size of Europe
Timo Hallantie allocates EU money to breakthrough technologies and encourages to apply for EU jobs.
News article
Keywords:
internationality, family and work life, tech

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/jobs-the-size-of-europe

Kynttilä ja kehyksissä oleva kuva tyhjässä kokoushuoneessa.
When grief arrives at the workplace
A specialist from the Surevan kohtaaminen project and two people who have lost a loved one talk about how workplaces should prepare for cases of death and how you can support a bereaved colleague.
News article
Keywords:
wellbeing, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/when-grief-arrives-at-the-workplace

Susanna Bairoh.
Blog post: Nine Engineers and One Woman
My research focuses on gender equality, equity, and inclusivity in the field of technology. The persistent gender inequality in advancing to leadership positions continues to perplex me. Numerous studies illustrate how merits stick to men.
Blog post
Keywords:
leadership, gender equality, equality

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-post-nine-engineers-and-one-woman

Harri Kaarre (vasemmalla), Mika Mäntymäki, Marko Honkalampi ja Marko Määttä juttelevat viikonlopun ylitöistä CATR-kammion (Compact Antenna Test Range) edessä. Oranssit piikit ovat absorbereita, jotka vaimentavat signaalit.
Mythbuster
Work life. Many mistakenly fear that working as a shop steward will stand in the way of career progression, says Marko Honkalampi. “It doesn’t, as I myself can testify.”
News article
Keywords:
employee representative, shop steward, collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/mythbuster

Oscar
Blog: Three tips for building your career
"I could see myself as a deeply technical expert in the future: an expert in Linux, computer networking, and cybersecurity. But ultimately my career path took a few detours. And later discovered that I was not the only one," writes Oscar Santolalla, a public speaker and senior sales engineer.
Blog post

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-three-tips-for-building-your-career

Kaksi henkilöä keskustelee, pöydällä on puhelin ja avoin opas.
Political demonstrations and strikes do not apply to TEK members
TEK has decided not to participate in political demonstrations.
News article
Keywords:
Akava, TEK, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/political-demonstrations-and-strikes-do-not-apply-to-tek-members

Paneeli
Unprecedented power struggle in the labour market today
Industrial Employees TP published a report on the actions and goals of employer organisations entitled “Missä mennään, Eteläranta? Työnantajapuolen toiminta ja tavoitteet työmarkkinoiden murroksessa”.
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Keywords:
promotion of interests, collective agreement, work life

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/unprecedented-power-struggle-in-the-labour-market-today

Kuvassa on TEKin toiminnanjohtaja Jari Jokinen.
Collective agreements are relevant, at least for many
Many key terms and conditions are laid down in collective agreements and not in, say, the Finnish law.
Blog post
Keywords:
family and work life, TEK, collective agreement

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/collective-agreements-are-relevant-at-least-for-many

Unicuksen toimitusjohtaja ja kolme työntekijää kurkistaa hyllykön takaa.
Autism can be a recruitment asset
IT company Unicus hires only consultants who are on the autism spectrum. This is not charity. Unicus sees the diagnosed as special experts.
News article
Keywords:
competence

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/autism-can-be-a-recruitment-asset