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Work Research Institute (AFI)

AFI is a social science institute performing multidisciplinary, action-oriented research.

Research groups

  • Work, health and inclusion

    What is the role of the workplace in the inclusion of vulnerable groups? What are the consequences of being available for work 24/7? These are some of the questions we are researching in this research group.

  • Organization of the Welfare State

    The research group will provide knowledge about the organization, implementation, and effects of public services.

  • Innovation and Enterprise Development

    We research people's opportunities, innovation, and participation both within organizations and as part of societal development. Through our groundbreaking and action-oriented research, we aim to contribute to a fair and sustainable future.

  • Labour, Democracy and Governance

    We research the transformation of labour relations in an era defined by technological disruption and algorithmic governance, shifting geopolitical landscape and security realities, and evolving regulatory, governance and management paradigms.

Featured research

A doctor and a nurse look at a chart.
Immigration to Regulated Professions Under Scrutiny

Previously, it was difficult for nurses from countries outside the EU to find relevant work in Norway. New programs make it much easier, but not all problems are solved.

Man working on a laptop while in bed.
Do you work from home when you're sick? You're not alone

New technology makes it possible to participate in many activities from home, even when you're sick. But because the opportunity is there, you might feel pressured to contribute, says researcher Cathrine Egeland.

Three young people standing with their backs to the camera, hands in the air.
Youth Participated in Research: "It Changed My Life"

What fosters social inclusion? Researchers involved youth across Europe in the research itself.

En eldre mann smiler til en yngre person, de er i et verksted.
Conditions for including vulnerable individuals in our labor market are not good

However, increased use of workplace mentors is showing promising results. Øystein Spjelkavik’s research has led to changes in NAV’s practices.

A selection of ongoing AFI projects

Recent scientific publications

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