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13. jul. 2026

Half of IDA's members lack clear rules on availability after work

For many people, being on call outside normal working hours is part of everyday life. Without a clear framework and guidelines, this can take its toll on well-being.

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8. jun. 2026

Denmark gets its first technology-focused government

War, geopolitical tensions and pressure on energy supplies are placing new demands on society. Technology is crucial to addressing these, and it is therefore positive that technology is a defining feature of the government platform, says IDA.

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25. apr. 2026

Senior employees want greater flexibility

For IDA members, flexibility in various forms takes precedence over financial gains when it comes to making the big decision to leave the labour market.

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15. apr. 2026

Clear yes to OK26 from IDA's members

The vote on the OK26 agreements has now concluded. 94 per cent of the votes cast were in favour of the new agreements.

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9. apr. 2026

New ruling: Part-time employees are entitled to overtime payment

Important news for part-time employees. Two new rulings confirm that you are entitled to payment for overtime when you work more than your agreed part-time hours – and not only when your working hours exceed 37 hours.

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23. mar. 2026

Restrictions on knowledge are holding back Danish growth

The time has come to ban non-competition clauses, according to IDA and Djøf. The 2016 Employment Clauses Act, which was intended to limit the use of such clauses, has not worked as intended.

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16. mar. 2026

Non-competition clauses remain widespread among IDA members

The 2016 Act on Employment Clauses, which was intended to limit the use of non-competition clauses, has had no effect for IDA members. IDA believes the time is ripe to ban such clauses entirely.

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3. mar. 2026

OK26: Settlement reached in the municipal area

Akademikerne and KL have agreed on a new three-year collective agreement with a total economic framework of 9.09 per cent. IDA is satisfied with the agreement.

News

26. feb. 2026

Engineers are in high demand

Highly qualified professionals with expertise in STEM are in high demand among headhunters. Over the past six months, almost one in two IDA members has been approached by a headhunter.

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10. feb. 2026

OK26: Settlement reached in the state sector

A settlement has been reached on a new three-year collective agreement in the state sector with a total financial framework of 8.9 per cent. IDA's demands have been met and IDA is positive about the result.

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14. jan. 2026

Senior schemes significantly extend working life

A new IDA survey finds that engineers and other highly educated STEM professionals remain in the labour market for an average of more than a year and a half longer if they have had a senior scheme in their late career.

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11. dec. 2025

Working from home increases employee satisfaction

The option to work from home is the cornerstone of a flexible working life, a new IDA survey finds. That's why the ‘return-to-office’ trend surprises the chair of IDA's council of employees.

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8. dec. 2025

Healthy salary increases for IDA members

Salary growth for IDA members was more moderate in 2025 compared to the exceptionally high increases in previous years. This is evident from IDA's salary statistics for 2025.

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13. nov. 2025

Taskforce recommendations to boost entrepreneurship

Taskforce recommendations could significantly strengthen domestic tech entrepreneurship in Denmark.

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10. nov. 2025

IDA presents four ways to a more sustainable raw materials supply

A new IDA report points to four specific initiatives that can strengthen both Danish and European security of supply. IDA calls on the Danish government to take responsibility for the supply of critical raw materials through a long-term strategy.

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20. okt. 2025

Salary transparency is in a poor state

In Denmark, less than half of workplaces have salary transparency, a new survey from IDA concludes.

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17. okt. 2025

Decline in STEM programmes in Denmark

Danish universities are not performing well in European education rankings.

News

1. jul. 2025

More than one in two work during their summer holidays

More than half of working Danes check work-related texts and emails during their summer holidays. For about one in four, it is a requirement or expectation from their employer that they are available.

News

9. jun. 2025

Danes are addicted to social media

Over half of the Danish population uses at least three social media platforms, but many have said goodbye to X and TikTok over the past two years, a study shows.

News

2. jun. 2025

Trump is making Danish engineers homesick

More than one in four Danish engineers in the US are considering finding jobs outside the country or returning to Denmark.

News

5. maj 2025

Laura Klitgaard re-elected as president of IDA

IDA's Board of Representatives has unanimously re-elected Laura Klitgaard as President of IDA.

Article

14. apr. 2025

One in four international members feel their career has stalled

Many international IDA members are frustrated that they are not being rewarded for their hard work. According to one career advisor, it can help to think more strategically and focus on skills that are important in the Danish labour market.

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4. apr. 2025

A low starting salary can cost you a million

Many newly qualified women begin their careers with a lower starting salary than newly qualified men. Unless extraordinary large salary increases occur during their careers, this salary gap can accumulate into a fortune.

News

20. jan. 2025

SU for international students is an investment

SU for international students is a good investment. IDA urges Danish politicians to attract rather than exclude international talent.

News

31. dec. 2024

Strengthen your IT security with digital New Year's resolutions

With a few digital rules of thumb, you'll be better off if you want to avoid losing your personal data or having your passwords hacked by cybercriminals who are constantly on the lookout for new victims.

News

13. dec. 2024

Workplaces lack guidelines for AI

One in two employees who have used AI assistants like ChatGPT in the workplace have not been given clear guidelines for their use. Deeply problematic, says IDA.

News

25. jul. 2024

Standstill in enrolment in engineering programmes raises concerns

Lack of increase in admissions to the IT and engineering programs will only worsen the shortage

News

21. jun. 2024

It’s a walk in the park to register your working hours

From 1 July you must register your working hours. More than 7 out of 10 of those who already register think it's easy. And a large majority of the population believes that it is sensible that accounts are kept of their working hours.

News

6. jun. 2024

A majority want more technology in the healthcare sector

Intelligent aids and new health technology solutions must be given high priority in the future healthcare system, shows a new study from IDA.

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21. maj 2024

Ditch local hospitals and invest in healthcare technology

Introduce technology budgets for regions and municipalities to invest in health technology, and give citizens the right to choose digital health services: Meet IDA's new plan for the future of health care.

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16. apr. 2024

9 /10 men take longer parental leave than the earmarked weeks

In August 2022, new rules on earmarked parental leave for fathers came into force in Denmark. Earmarking a number of weeks for the father has significantly increased the male IDA members' use of parental leave, new figures show.

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15. apr. 2024

It’s a “Yes”: IDA members vote overwhelmingly in favour of OK24

The referendum on the OK24 collective agreement result is over. More than 94 per cent of the votes given landed on a “yes”.

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19. jan. 2024

One in two Danes are vulnerable to IT attacks

Even though Denmark is one of the most digitised countries in the world, our personal IT security is lagging behind, IDA's large survey of data and privacy shows. Here are 3 tips to increase security.

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27. nov. 2023

From July you are required to register your working hours

On 1 July 2024, it will be a requirement that all employers have a time registration system where employees record their working time. IDA supports the law, because it can be a contribution to solving problems with work pressure and stress.

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28. sep. 2023

4 out of 10 work remotely when they are sick

Limitless work has slipped under the covers of our sick beds. In a new population survey from IDA, 39 per cent answered that within the past six months they have worked from home, even though they were ill.

News

27. sep. 2023

Eight out of ten managers collect employee data

The majority of the Danish workplaces collect data about their employees with digital tools, even if this risks damaging trust, new survey finds.

News

3. maj 2023

ChatGPT poses a security risk to businesses

The new AI models can be a serious security risk for companies. IDA calls for a set of clear recommendations from the Danish authorities.

News

27. mar. 2023

Earmarked parental leave works

The new rules on earmarked parental leave for fathers in Denmark have led to a significant increase in fathers' use of parental leave, according to new figures from IDA.

News

16. mar. 2023

Rules on surveillance at work need to be tightened

Companies are failing to inform employees when they use digital tools to monitor employee activity. There is a need to tighten the rules, and we can look to Canada for inspiration.

News

15. mar. 2023

We need to tighten the rules regarding public work phones

The recent TikTok debate shows that the Danish government must set clear and uniform rules for the use of work phones in the public sector.

News

13. mar. 2023

Cyber conscription: Why we should expand it

The Danish government should increase the intake of cyber conscripts to strengthen civilian and military cyber security in Denmark.

News

13. jan. 2023

IDA is completely against the abolition of Store Bededag

IDA's opinion is quite clear: Danish politicians should leave discussions on pay and working time to the social partners. That is why IDA is also completely opposed to the current plans to abolish the public holiday Great Prayer Day, Store Bededag.

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28. nov. 2022

International students are a golden opportunity for Denmark

Graduates with an international background contribute significantly to the Danish economy. Although some receive SU and some go home after completing their education, each graduate contributes on average more than DKK 2 million over a 13-year period

News

13. okt. 2022

One in three works from home even if they are ill

More than one in three members have been working from home in the past three months despite actually being ill.

News

28. jul. 2022

The intake of engineering students is insufficient

The green transformation and planned digitisation of Denmark is threatened by lower enrolment in IT and engineering courses

News

7. maj 2022

Laura Klitgaard is new President of IDA

On Saturday 7 May, IDA's newly elected Board of Representatives elected president for the next three years.

News

8. mar. 2022

This is how Denmark becomes independent of Russian gas

In the event of a sudden stop to Russian gas, Denmark will be able to urgently limit its need for natural gas by approximately 30 percent and be able to achieve a lasting reduction in gas demands of 79 percent over the next eight years.

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20. jan. 2022

Electric vehicles: shortage of charging points puts off buyers

Danish drivers are jumping on the electric bandwagon when it comes to choosing a new car. But concerns about not being able to charge the car keep some buyers from going electric when choosing a car, according to new research from IDA.

News

8. jun. 2021

Climate neutrality requires massive investments in new technology

Denmark could be climate-neutral as early as 2045, according to a new report from the Danish Society of Engineers (IDA) and Aalborg University.

News

Half of IDA's members lack clear rules on availability after work

News

8. jun. 2026

Denmark gets its first technology-focused government

News

25. apr. 2026

Senior employees want greater flexibility

News

15. apr. 2026

Clear yes to OK26 from IDA's members

News

9. apr. 2026

New ruling: Part-time employees are entitled to overtime payment

Article

23. mar. 2026

Restrictions on knowledge are holding back Danish growth

News

16. mar. 2026

Non-competition clauses remain widespread among IDA members

News

3. mar. 2026

OK26: Settlement reached in the municipal area

News

26. feb. 2026

Engineers are in high demand

News

10. feb. 2026

OK26: Settlement reached in the state sector

News

14. jan. 2026

Senior schemes significantly extend working life

News

11. dec. 2025

Working from home increases employee satisfaction

News

8. dec. 2025

Healthy salary increases for IDA members

News

13. nov. 2025

Taskforce recommendations to boost entrepreneurship

News

10. nov. 2025

IDA presents four ways to a more sustainable raw materials supply

News

20. okt. 2025

Salary transparency is in a poor state

News

17. okt. 2025

Decline in STEM programmes in Denmark

News

1. jul. 2025

More than one in two work during their summer holidays

News

9. jun. 2025

Danes are addicted to social media

News

2. jun. 2025

Trump is making Danish engineers homesick

News

5. maj 2025

Laura Klitgaard re-elected as president of IDA

Article

14. apr. 2025

One in four international members feel their career has stalled

News

4. apr. 2025

A low starting salary can cost you a million

News

20. jan. 2025

SU for international students is an investment

News

31. dec. 2024

Strengthen your IT security with digital New Year's resolutions

News

13. dec. 2024

Workplaces lack guidelines for AI

News

25. jul. 2024

Standstill in enrolment in engineering programmes raises concerns

News

21. jun. 2024

It’s a walk in the park to register your working hours

News

6. jun. 2024

A majority want more technology in the healthcare sector

News

21. maj 2024

Ditch local hospitals and invest in healthcare technology

News

16. apr. 2024

9 /10 men take longer parental leave than the earmarked weeks

News

15. apr. 2024

It’s a “Yes”: IDA members vote overwhelmingly in favour of OK24

News

19. jan. 2024

One in two Danes are vulnerable to IT attacks

News

27. nov. 2023

From July you are required to register your working hours

News

28. sep. 2023

4 out of 10 work remotely when they are sick

News

27. sep. 2023

Eight out of ten managers collect employee data

News

3. maj 2023

ChatGPT poses a security risk to businesses

News

27. mar. 2023

Earmarked parental leave works

News

16. mar. 2023

Rules on surveillance at work need to be tightened

News

15. mar. 2023

We need to tighten the rules regarding public work phones

News

13. mar. 2023

Cyber conscription: Why we should expand it

News

13. jan. 2023

IDA is completely against the abolition of Store Bededag

News

28. nov. 2022

International students are a golden opportunity for Denmark

News

13. okt. 2022

One in three works from home even if they are ill

News

28. jul. 2022

The intake of engineering students is insufficient

News

7. maj 2022

Laura Klitgaard is new President of IDA

News

8. mar. 2022

This is how Denmark becomes independent of Russian gas

News

20. jan. 2022

Electric vehicles: shortage of charging points puts off buyers

News

8. jun. 2021