When relocating to Sweden, it can take some time to become familiar with how things work — particularly around taxation. International researchers may qualify for tax reliefs, provided they apply in time.
As editor, Robert MacKenzie at Karlstad Business School has added new chapters to an already well-established book on International Human Resource Management (IHRM).
The book covers issues related to work and employment in a global perspective, focusing on the importance of context.
As a doctoral student there is much information that is useful for you to know. On this page we have collected many helpful facts concerning different areas of being a PhD, like supervision, departmental duties, individual study plan, etc., with links to each topic if you want to know more.
Supervision Doctoral students are entitled to supervision and are meant to have at least two supervisors, one of whom should be the principal supervisor, according to
The word cooperation means that several different parties work together. It is interesting to determine what the interaction between research, industry and public services can lead to.
By focusing on prevention and methods for intervention, researchers Anna Fyrberg Yngfalk and Markus Felleson at CTF, Service Research Center at Karlstad University, hope to contribute with new knowledge.
The two researchers have received funds from the Nordic Council of Ministers through NIKK, Nordic Information on Gender, in order to analyse how Nordic ideals related to management and organisation affect the work environment for people working in the service sector and
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SACOSaco, the Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations, consists of 23 independent labour unions that all have a membership comprising qualified professionals.
In his doctoral thesis, Proactivity in Service Failure and Service Recovery, Jasenko Arsenovic has focused on the process of managing customer complaints.
Taking care of your customers is at the core of the retail business. A greeting or just a friendly smile can make people open their wallets a little bit more. The first 30 seconds in a store is crucial for the customer’s impression of the place. But it is possible to rectify a bad first impression.
The alumna of the month has made a super quick career from graduation in 2012 to a position of head consultant at Adeccotoday. She discovered what she wanted to study when working at McDonald’s. Meet Elizabeth Eriksson.
Name: Elizabeth Eriksson
Age: 28
Family: Cohabitant
Field of study: Human Resources Management and Working Life
Profession: Head consultant at Adecco
Working at McDonald’s, Elizabeth realised what her ambition was.
The programme has been redesigned with two semesters of in-depth study in an elective subject and with a clearer focus on cultural policy and conservation. Why?
The Culture, Policy and Management Programme is based on Cultural Studies generally, with a focus on cultural policy and cultural heritage. Two semesters are devoted to in-depth study of a field, namely Film Studies, History, History of Ideas, Art History and Visual Studies or Political Science.
When you move to Sweden there are a several types of insurances you need to be aware, as well as some you way wish to consider obtaining.
Karlstad University and State insurancesKarlstad University has an Insurance for Foreign Visitors (Swe: Försäkring för utländska besökare) for people from countries that do not have medical insurance agreements with Sweden.
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Organized uncertainty in elderly care: About quality, conditions for resistance, and staff's willingness to stayWe face a significant social policy challenge as the demand for elderly care is expected to increase sharply, while there is a shortage of trained workforce in elderly care. Studies have shown that working conditions in elderly care have deficiencies that worsen over time, associated with high sick leave and high staff turnover.
Our tailor-made courses within ISE are developed in collaboration with businesses and organizations. We welcome more partners in our course development.
We welcome companies and organizations to collaborate with us within ISE.
The effects of digitalisation result in continuous organisational changes. These changes affect the physical, psychosocial, and organisational work environment.
Practical placements form an important part of the Master of Science in Psychology Programme. Students are out on their practical placements during semester 6 for 14 weeks.
Practical placements are hosted by public or private organisations employing psychologists. All psychology students will be supervised by a licenced psychologist during their practical placements and the university offers practical and pedagogical support to supervisors.
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» The Uses of Aesthetics 2019
This panel is part of the Uses of Aesthetics conference.
A rethinking of photographic subjectivity is palpable across the field of visual social science. The increasing ease and speed with which digital technologies are employed to adjust the photographic image to desired messages and outcomes seem to inspire this academic imagination by unsettling the truth-value and the perceived quality of photographic evidence.
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Electrical engineering is one of the disciplines in the Department of Engineering and Physics, which also includes Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering and Physics.
At Karlstad University, you can study electrical engineering on undergraduate (grundnivå) level that leads to Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electrical Engineering. The study program focus in the area of electrical and renewable energy systems for sustainable development.
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Every day we encounter expressions of different religious traditions in our surroundings, in the news, in literature, in art and in popular culture. It is clear that religion can be an expression of both conflict, reconciliation and a sense fellowship. Thus it is important, relevant and interesting to engage in the field of religious studies.
Some of the questions students process and deepen their understanding of are: What is religion?
On 1 June, the distance learning recommendation for universities and university colleges is lifted. Teaching and examinations can now gradually start to be held on campus to a larger extent, albeit under restrictions to reduce crowding and the risk of infection.
Researchers Johan Quist and Martin Fransson have for several years together with different authorities conducted research on how the public sector can be better, more relevant and appropriate for citizens.
According to Article 34 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), data controllers must communicate the personal data breach to the data subject without undue delay. Karlstad University has previously issued information that such a breach has occurred (see links to previous information at the bottom of this text).
