Svensson Nøkleby and Drammen Chamber of Commerce invite you to the Employer Day on Tuesday, May 13, from 08:00 to 14:00 in Børsens festlokaler. We're bringing together some of Norway's leading experts to shed light on and discuss the most challenging issues in today's working life. How can companies recruit, develop and retain the right employees? How do you create a collaborative climate and culture in the workplace that ensures sustainable solutions in the event of illness?
These seemingly simple questions raise complex political and legal issues on which there are different views. At the same time, they are crucial for both working life and our society, especially at a time when competition for skilled employees is fierce. In some sectors, almost one in ten are on sick leave. This puts pressure on support schemes that have been developed and improved over decades, and which are among the best in the world for employees. The cost of sick leave means that small and medium-sized companies in particular are reluctant to hire, or simply do not have the finances to do so. As a result, many people who could be contributing to the workforce find themselves out of work. The seriousness of the situation is underlined by the fact that around 22,000 people at their most productive age (18-29 years) are permanently out of work as disability pensioners.
This is a vicious circle that must be broken. That is why we have gathered some of Norway's foremost experts to discuss solutions and share practical advice from different disciplines and perspectives. Kristina Birkelund Renstrøm and Camilla Onshuus from our employment law team will host the event and guide you through the day. The full program can be found below. We already have around 120 registered participants, and the number of seats is limited. Secure your ticket now by signing up via the Chamber of Commerce's website here Arbeidsgiverdagen.
Programme:
The best people quit (André Mundal)
Successful author André Mundal will share insights on how to make sure the best don't quit.
The bank's wisdom and future forum (Klara-Lise Aasen, Sparebank 1 Østlandet)
Klara-Lise Aasen, CEO of SpareBank 1 Østlandet, will share experiences from large employers and show how the involvement of both young and experienced employees can improve the quality of decision-making and strengthen the development of the entire business.
Generation Z (Jon Fredrik Alfsen, Aider)
Jon Fredrik Alfsen, Aider, shares insights from his own organization and research on what characterizes Generation Z, and how leaders can meet their expectations in a modern, multi-generational workplace.
Recruitment and onboarding (Katrine Wergeland, Bjørg Fjell)
Katrine Wergeland has worked at Bjørg Fjell Rekruttering since 2006 and has built up solid expertise and work experience in recruitment, staffing and on-boarding. In addition, she helps clients with employer branding and searches to find the best candidates. She is certified in Human Content ability and personality mapping, which provides quality and security for both customer and candidate. She is also NHO's ambassador for the staffing industry in Buskerud.
Company for inspiration (Kjersti Fagerholt, Servicegrossisten Øst)
Kjersti Fagerholt was born and raised in Drammen and has an MBA from the USA. She has previous experience from insurance, construction and banking. She started as Finance Manager in Servicegrossisten Øst in 2014 where she in 2022 became HR Manager in 2022.
Sick leave follow-up in practice (Christine Bischoff, Sergel)
Christine Bischoff has extensive experience of sickness absence follow-up from various perspectives - as an IA advisor in NAV, union representative, HR manager and manager with personnel responsibility. Since 2010, she has held courses and guided managers, safety representatives and employee representatives in follow-up and facilitation of sick leave. She is currently working on the development of a digital solution for comprehensive sick leave follow-up in companies.
The current situation and society's need for everyone in work ((Ulf Andersen, Head of Statistics NAV)
Ulf Andersen is head of statistics at NAV and is known for his ability to turn boring statistics into easy-to-understand and entertaining subject matter
The GP's perspective (Ståle Sagabråten, GP and head of the professional board of the Norwegian Medical Association)
Ståle Sagabråten is a specialist in general medicine and a GP in Nesbyen. He is also chairman of the professional board of the Norwegian Medical Association.
Norway has the world's worst sick pay scheme (Eirik Furuseth, Finansco)
Eirik Furuseth is the founder of the asset management company Finansco, and provides financial advice and manages assets for several of the top executives of companies listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Furuseth is also a keen social commentator on working life, business policy and tax issues.
Our perspective on sick leave and the sick pay scheme - experiences with sick leave and prevention (Nina Melsom, NHO)
Nina Melsom is Director of the Working Life Division at NHO, with responsibility for policy development in the areas of working life, wages and tariffs, pensions and insurance, and NHO's legal services. She has worked both as a lawyer and deputy judge, and as a senior consultant and advisor to the Parliamentary Ombudsman for Public Administration.
Our perspective on sick leave and the sick pay scheme - experiences with sick leave and prevention (Jan Petter Gundersen, LO)
As regional manager, Jan Petter Gundersen is responsible for implementing LOS's adopted policy in your region, as well as ensuring that the organization functions optimally.
Panel discussion
The panel includes Ronny van der Meij, Nin Melsom, Jan Petter Gundersen, Ståle Sagabråten and Eirik Furuseth
The difficult personnel cases (Ronny van der Meij, Svensson Nøkleby)
Lawyer Ronny van der Meij will conclude the day by pulling together the threads and sharing practical advice on handling demanding personnel cases. In particular, he will focus on the interaction between the employer's duty to follow up and the employee's duty to cooperate in the event of illness.
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