Company structures
Industries
After oil resources was discovered in the North Sea, the oil and gas industry has played a key role in the development of Norwegian work life. Expats coming to Norway are often assigned to the oil and gas industry. Also, there has been a shortage on engeneers, especially in the IT-sector, which has resulted in a vast increase of IT specialists from Asia commencing assignments in Norway.
Expats coming to Norway on assignments are mainly related to the IT and the Oil industry. As a result the main assignment locations for expats coming to Norway are based in Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen and Trondheim.
Norwegian companies often implements flat hierarchical structures. Decisions are made through discussions, and all employees may have a saying.
Corporate democracy is very a very important principle, and in order to succeed with your assignment in Norway, you should adapt to the corporate structures.