Culture and employee experience
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,
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,
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,
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,
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.