Knowledge

The student...

has competence of non-standard employment work, understood as affiliation forms in working life that are not ordinary permanent employment (SER: Standard Employment Relationship)
has knowledge on both the research and the legal framework for non-standard employment work in the Norwegian context
has in-depth knowledge of the forms of non-standard employment work in the Norwegian labour market and the technological, economic and demographic drivers behind the development
has in-depth knowledge on the legal framework for non-standard employment work and of legislative changes in the Norwegian context
has knowledge of various methods for research in the field of non-standard employment work
has up to date knowledge on the empirical based research on the topic non-standard employment work in Norway, and knowledge of the equivalent in the Nordic countries and the EU

Skills

The student...

has the mindset and skillset to critically analyse various sources of information in the field
has the skills to compare and evaluate different theoretical frameworks about on forms of affiliation
can analyze the consequences related to costs, talent management, innovation, reputation risk and legal risk related to specific cases in Norwegian working life
can conduct analyses based on the basics of Norwegian labour law (employment protection, employment contract, regulation of non-standard employment work), combined with knowledge of increasing digitalization and the global competitive situation
has skills to carry out methodological valid and independent research projects
can analyze practical issues related to relevant companies' HR strategies regarding different contracts of labour and intermediates in the market of labour

General competence

The student...

understands the costs, the risks, competence, and innovation aspects associated with different forms of sourcing and can communicate both academically to persons familiar with the field and laypersons
is well equipped to meet various ethical issues involved in new forms of sourcing that concern HR's role and function
is able to work independently on a strategic level with problem solving in companies that consider different strategies for sourcing

Subject description TFA4100

Non standard-employment