Many immigrants in Norway are overqualified for their jobs Around 40 per cent work in occupations with lower competency requirements than their education dictates.
Older workers feel less tired than their younger colleagues Many Norwegian managers believe their older employees are tired. But they are wrong. Older employees feel much more energetic than their younger colleagues, according to new research.
Your sick leave infects your colleagues, too Norway requires a general practitioner to certify an employee’s sick leave if he or she will be absent from work for more than three days. A Norwegian study that looked at 22,000 employees and their 114,000 colleagues found that if a GP certifies 5 days of sick leave for an employee, that employee’s closest colleagues will also have more sick days.
Immigrant women fall out of the labour market A part-time job does not necessarily mean long-term success for integration into working life. Many immigrant women fall out of the labour market after being employed for a while.
The hotel industry - a job trap for non-native speakers Applicants with immigrant backgrounds can easily get a job at a hotel. But the industry needs to develop better inter-departmental strategies to support career development.
How to avoid the pitfalls of job interviews A new study shows that an employer’s gut feelings often decide who gets a job. Researchers were flies on the wall as five companies recruited staff.
Careers – with a little help from our friends A solid education and an extensive network of contacts are no guarantees for landing a good job.
Artistic ambition, migrant background Choosing an artistic career is challenging – particularly with immigrant parents who often see this as a step backwards, research shows.