Technical article
Technical article,
May 13, 2026
The holiday dilemmas
Summer is approaching, and now comes the time for vacation planning – and all the small and big questions that come with it. Has everyone remembered to apply? Who gets vacation when – is the plan working? Is the new employee actually entitled to three weeks in July? And what happens if someone gets sick during the vacation?
Technical article,
April 7, 2026
The 2026 wage settlement – what is happening, and what does this mean for you and your company?
The 2026 wage settlement is a main settlement, which is the most comprehensive of the two types of wage settlements we have in Norway. This means that the parties are not only negotiating about wages, but about the entire content of the collective agreements. This means that the negotiations can also include working hours, overtime pay, welfare leaves and other terms.
Technical article,
January 26, 2026
Why performance reviews are important – and how to get real value from them?
Good leadership is often the sum of good, meaningful conversations. The prerequisite is that they are done systematically, with a clear framework and the right support.
Technical article,
October 9, 2025
YWCA-YMCA: Free up time and focus on what matters, with flexible HR support
YFUK-KFUM is one of Norway's largest children's and youth organizations. With many employees and a clear value base, they needed an HR partner that delivered both expertise, capacity and cultural understanding. The solution was BUHR.
Technical article,
October 9, 2025
BUHR strengthens the team: Trine Hetland is the first person to join the new venture
BUHR is now expanding with a new HR service; personnel coordination. Trine Hetland is the first personnel coordinator, and the one who sets the direction for the new service area. She has solid experience in HR, staffing and coordination.
Technical article,
September 23, 2025
Going from learning to value creation with BUHR's graduates program
BUHR focuses specifically on recent graduates through its graduates program. The program gives participants a safe and structured start to working life, while also providing BUHR with new energy and new perspectives.
Technical article,
4. June 2025
Employee surveys in development – from measurement to opinion
Good relationships are a key factor for well-being, performance and the ability to change. Employee surveys should be seen as a starting point for dialogue.
Technical article,
March 3, 2025
Handling whistleblowing cases: A key to trust and safety in the workplace
Whistleblowing cases can be challenging for both employers and employees, and good handling is crucial to ensuring a safe workplace and fair treatment for all parties. But how do we handle these cases well?
Technical article,
January 23, 2025
The performance appraisal – A strategic tool for both managers and employees
The start of a new year means for most companies it's time for performance reviews. The performance review is a useful strategic tool for both managers and employees, but its value is unfortunately often underestimated.
Technical article,
November 19, 2024
Is an employee entitled to carry over all their vacation days to the next year?
As the year draws to a close, the question of holiday carryover becomes relevant. Good planning can make handling the carryover easier for both employees and employers.
Customer story,
November 18, 2024
The key to a good HR function at Northern Lights
Northern Lights began working with BUHR on the basis that they needed to have a clear HR framework in place for the organization during a critical growth phase. For them, strong professional expertise and flexibility in services were essential to achieving their goals of further development and growth.
Technical article,
October 15, 2024
How to work effectively with sick leave?
Norway has the world's highest rate of sickness absence. The increase continues, and sickness absence is now the highest in 15 years. Figures from Statistics Norway for the second quarter of 2024 show that absence ended at 7.1 percent in the period. This corresponds to 10.6 million lost man-years compared to last year's figures.
Technical article
September 16, 2024
Offers Graduates program
BUHR has started a Graduates program for new graduates in the HR field. Vera Vika Leiton and Bendik Dale Fiskerstrand are the first cohort to graduate, and are very happy with their permanent employment and an educational first year at BUHR.
Technical article,
April 11, 2024
Holiday season is approaching - what do you as an employer need to be careful of?
As an employer, there is a lot to think about when the holiday period is approaching. Not only should the holiday be a well-deserved break for your employees, but it should also be planned in accordance with the Holiday Act and ensure good solutions for all parties. Did you know that as an employer, you have a duty to ensure that your employees take…
Technical article
February 19, 2024
Summer job, young people's first encounter with working life
Summer jobs are often young people's first encounter with the working world, giving them valuable experience. Here are some important points to consider when planning to hire summer students.
Technical article,
January 16, 2024
Have you put in place an HR strategy that ensures growth, development and engagement among employees?
An HR strategy is a plan for how the company will manage its employees' needs, develop their skills, and foster a positive work culture that supports the company's overall goals and vision.
Technical article,
October 2, 2023
Changes to the Working Environment Act
In March, a number of changes were adopted in the Working Environment Act, which will come into force on 1 January 2024. See all the changes here.
Technical article,
April 24, 2023
Now we have to get rid of the guy who isn't doing his job!
Jan Helge Haugen has extensive experience from both managerial and professional positions within HR. As HR Operations Manager at BUHR, he often encounters issues with clients that have a common starting point.
Technical article,
September 23, 2021
The workplace – in the office, at home or away?
What choices do we want in our workplace? Full flexibility, fixed office locations or hybrid solutions. The choices we make affect both how efficient we are and our corporate culture – and perhaps how attractive we are as an employer. Here are some tips for making the right choices in your company.
Technical article,
January 26, 2021
An employment contract
Employment agreement, work agreement or contract. Beloved child has many names, but the name does not discredit any of them. All employees must have an employment agreement and the Working Environment Act sets out requirements in 13 points for what the agreement should contain.
Technical article,
January 26, 2021
Do you have control over your employees' personal data?
All employers need information about their employees, but how do we collect and process this data responsibly? And how long are we allowed to store the data?
Technical article,
January 26, 2021
Open personal data – what is it?
All employers need information about their employees, but how do we collect and process this data responsibly? And how long are we allowed to store the data?