Publications

(all publications in pdf)

ECONOMIC REPORTS
NHOs economic surveys presents an overall picture of the Norwegian economy, with a particular emphasis on recent developments in labour markets, econonomic policies and the competitiveness of internationally exposed industries.
NHOs Economic report - February 2012
NHOs Economic report - December 2011
NHOs Economic report - September 2011
NHOs Economic report - March 2011
NHOs Economic report - Desember 2010
NHOs Economic report - September 2010
NHOs Economic report - May 2010
NHOs Economic report - March 2010
NHOs Economic report - November 2009

MISCELLANEOUS

The Welfare Trap
The NHO Annual Conference 2011 – draft English version

The Welfare Trap
The NHO Annual Conference 2011 - graphs for The Welfare Trap

Female Future - Mobilizing talents

Global Future - Mobilisations of immigrants

The By-laws of the Confederations of Norwegian Enterprise
Updated June 2011

Strategy for the NHO-community 2004 - 2013
adopted by the Main Board on 19 November 2003.

Basic Agreement LO-NHO 2010 - 2013
The Basic Agreement contains information on freedom of association, the right to negotiate and take legal action, industrial disputes, rights and duties of employers and shop stewards, safety work and occupationsl health service, layoffs, cooperation and codetermination, works councils, and other related subjects.

Norway facts
Updated March 2012

STATUTORY AMENDMENTS
Statutory Amendments 1 March 2007
Closer follow-up of employees on sick leave.

CLIMATE
Trade, Environment and Climate change
Based on the on-going climate negotiations, this memorandum examines relevant dilemmas linked to the environment and climate in the trade regulations, primarily the trade regulations developed by theWorld Trade Organization (WTO). Where relevant, the business perspectives are also reflected.

Industry's Climate Action Plan
Norwegian Climate Policy –Time for Action

Industry's Climate Action Plan
Norwegian Climate Policy - Time for Action (summary)

TRANSPORT
The transport initiativ
Proposal for a sustainable transport system in Norway.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
A matter of trust
A guide to corporate responsibility by the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise

...crossing the line?
An NHO guide for companies’ work policies and practices with regard to gifts, entertainment and various expenses for people who are not company employees.

Corporate Social Responsibility
Published January 2003

Corporate Actors in Zones of conflict
Responsible Engagement

Checklist - Human rights from the perspective of busienss and industry
Responsible Engagement

Standpoint Corruption
What is corruption? Why bother? Getting started?

INTERNATIONAL
The Confederations of Norwegian Enterprise's postition paper on the WTO
The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) has always supported the WTO and the global trade regulations which serve to provide the private sector with internationally agreed rules of play and predictability.

NHO Facts: The Services Directive
In mid-December 2006 the European Parliament adopted a second reading of the Directive on Services. NHO is pleased that the Directive is finally in place, but this does not mean that services will be fully integrated in the EU Internal Market.

Paths to new growth!
The Race in Europe – The Lisbon Strategy 2010

A company survey on trade barriers in the European Union
It’s the Internal Market, stupid!

Global Governance
a support for globalisation, free trade and global institutions

In search of best nordic practice
A case study on how to adjust to globalisation