Staff training: Finnish Working Culture
Are you interested to know more about Finnish working culture?
Come along to discuss intercultural communication and meet your international colleagues around the university at the course of
FINNISH WORKING CULTURE
Time: Monday 7 th April 2014, 9.00-16.00
Venue: City Center Campus, Main Building, hall 3 , Fabianinkatu 33
Language: English
Trainer: Kirsi Korhonen, International HR Specialist
Target group: All new international employees of Helsinki University
A one-day training course offering a general introduction to Finnish society and working culture, its features and curiosities. The course examines intercultural communication in the work place, different codes of conduct and possible problems areas. It also discusses integration in and outside the work place, giving practical tips on how to make the most of one’s experience in Finland. Practical examples will be given and the audience is encouraged to ask questions.
Topics covered during the training:
• Finnish culture, an overview
• Finnish working culture, general features and curiosities (i.e. working hours, holidays, roles and responsibilities of employer/employee, etc.)
• UH personnel at a glance (teacher, researcher, admin, student)
• Intercultural communication in the work place
• Integration in and outside the work place
• Other relevant topics raised by attendee(s)/trainer
Registration required by Monday 24 March 2014
If you have an employment contract with the university, please sign up in the Staff Training Calendar HENKKA: www.helsinki.fi/trainingcalendar
OR
if you are not on the University payroll or don’t have access to Henkka yet, please fill in the registration here: https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/48601/lomake.html
Please inform your colleagues and research fellows about the event!