NHO Service og Handel

What NHO Service og Handel does

NHO Service og Handel is a Norwegian employers' organization (landsforening) operating under the NHO confederation, headquartered in Oslo at Næringslivets Hus. It represents 7,136 member companies across six service and trade verticals: Handel (retail/wholesale trade), Drift og Service (facility management and cleaning), Bemanning og Rekruttering (staffing and recruitment), Sikkerhet og Beredskap (security services), Arbeid og Inkludering (vocational rehabilitation and work inclusion), and Frisør og Velvære (hairdressing and beauty, operated via NFVB). Member companies together generate 238 billion NOK in turnover and employ 152,600 people (83,400 FTEs) as of July 2026, making it the largest membership base within NHO.

The organization does not sell technology products; it delivers member services through digital platforms including the Arbinn member portal (arbinn.nho.no) and the aiLæring shared learning platform for the Arbeid og Inkludering sector, alongside direct legal, advisory, and event-based services. Core service lines are legal advice (Juridisk vakttelefon), collective bargaining and tariff interpretation (Tariffoppgjøret 2026, Nye satser 2026), industry statistics and policy publications (Bransjerapporter), and competence development through courses, conferences, and digital learning. Notable logos include Rema 1000, IKEA Norge, Adecco Norge, Avarn Security, Securitas, Coor, Clas Ohlson, Jobzone, XXL, Kolonial.no (Oda), Fretex Jobb, Eplehuset, and Farmasiet.

Revenue is generated via annual membership fees (Medlemskontingent) whose pricing varies by company size and sector but is not publicly disclosed. The organization operates a sales-led, multi-channel go-to-market (website, social, newsletter, Arendalsuka, Retail Summit, regional member meetings, direct sales). It is governed by Managing Director Vegard Einan with a leadership group of director-level roles across Arbeidsliv, Økonomi og organisasjonsutvikling, Kommunikasjon og politikk, and the six business verticals, and an internal staff of 48.

Name

NHO Service og Handel

Legal name

NHO Service og Handel

Website

https://nhosh.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NHO Service og Handel is the largest employers' organization within Norway's NHO confederation, serving 7,136 member companies across six service and trade verticals with legal advice, tariff negotiation, competence development, and policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Employers Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Labor Relations & Employment Practice Advisory (BPAHAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

HR Compliance & Policy Administration Outsourcing (incl. regulatory reporting) (BPACAKAK), Independent Contractor Compliance & Classification (IC vs Employee) (BPACAGAA)

Keywords

• Employers association services
• Collective bargaining negotiation
• Labor law advisory
• Industry advocacy
• Competence development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Medlemskontingent (Membership Fees): NHO Service og Handel generates revenue primarily through membership fees from 7,136 member companies. Membership pricing varies by company size and sector, with different rates for various industry segments including Handel, Drift og Service, Bemanning og Rekruttering, Sikkerhet og Beredskap, Arbeid og Inkludering, and Frisør og Velvære. The organization states they have the most member companies in the NHO confederation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

NHO Service og Handel is a Norwegian employers' organization (landsforening) that provides membership-based services to 7,136 member companies across six industry sectors. Core offerings include labor law advice, tariff/collective agreement negotiation, competence development, policy advocacy, and digital tools like the Arbinn member portal and aiLæring learning platform. The organization represents members in retail, facility management, staffing, security, work inclusion, and hairdressing/beauty industries.

Product overview

NHO Service og Handel is an employers' organization (landsforening) serving Norwegian businesses primarily in the service and trade sectors. Rather than a unified software platform, the organization offers a portfolio of member services including the Arbinn member portal, aiLæring learning platform for work inclusion, a legal hotline (Juridisk vakttelefon), collective bargaining resources (Tariffoppgjøret), industry reports and statistics (Bransjerapporter), and courses/events (Kurs og arrangementer). The organization represents multiple industry branches including Arbeit og Inkludering, Bemanning og Rekruttering, Drift og Service, Sikkerhet og Beredskap, Handel, and Frisør og Velvære.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arbinn Member Portal Member portal and membership management system providing NHO Service og Handel members with access to services, courses, and member-only resources. Members can book courses, access member resources, and manage their membership online.
• aiLæring Learning Platform Shared learning platform developed by and for member companies in the Arbeid og Inkludering (Work and Inclusion) sector, offering training and educational resources for the work inclusion industry.
• Juridisk vakttelefon (Legal Hotline) Legal hotline service providing advice and guidance on employer questions. Free for members covering individual and collective labor law questions.
• Tariffoppgjøret 2026 (Collective Bargaining 2026) Collective bargaining negotiation system providing updated wage rates and tariff information for various industries within NHO Service og Handel member companies.
• Bransjerapporter (Industry Reports) Industry reports and statistics covering trade, staffing, security, cleaning, and other sectors represented by the organization, providing members with market intelligence and sector data.
• Kurs og arrangementer (Courses and Events) Courses, seminars, and events calendar offering professional development and networking opportunities for members across various industries, including labor law courses, tariff courses, and sector-specific seminars.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,136 member companies with combined turnover of 238 billion NOK
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arbeid og InkluderingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArbeid og Inkludering is a separate association/forening operating under NHO Service og Handel umbrella, focused on vocational rehabilitation and work inclusion. It has its own website (arbeidoginkludering.no), staff, and member companies. The organization develops the aiLæring platform and runs various inclusion programs including IPS (Individual Placement and Support), Ringer i Vannet, and Kompetansestandard Renhold.
• NFVB (Norsk Frisør og Velværebransje)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFVB is the Norwegian Hairdressing and Beauty Association operating as part of NHO SH. The association has its own staff, board representation, and runs industry-specific activities including courses, competitions, and the Beauty is Business event. Anne Mari Halsan serves as Managing Director of NFVB.
• NHO (Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHO Service og Handel is one of 17 industry associations (landsforeninger) within the NHO confederation. The organization collaborates with NHO central on policy issues, shares the NHO ID login system, and participates in NHO-wide initiatives and events including NHO-arrangementer and NHO-kurs.
• Handelens MiljøfondcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental fund established by NHO SH and Virke (now part of other organization). The fund is financed through the plastic bag fee (50-øringen) and finances environmental projects including plastic research (80 million NOK to Research Council), marine debris removal (Hawaii project), and circular economy initiatives.
• CLP (Advokatfirma)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCLP is a law firm that partners with NHO SH to deliver webinars and seminars on legal topics, specifically on changes to marketing law regarding sustainability claims. They collaborate on the August 2026 webinar about upcoming changes to markedsføringsloven.
• Kompetanse Norge / KompetanseplattformencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the national competence authority for developing Bransjeprogram for detalj- og faghandelen, providing free courses and education for unemployed or underemployed workers in retail sector. Collaboration also extends to aiLæring platform development.
• NHO NordlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional NHO office that collaborates with NHO SH on member meetings and events in northern Norway, including joint member events in Bodø and Helgelandskysten.
• Digital NorwayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership on AI learning programs and digital competence development for members, referenced in NHO SH's course offerings including læringsprogram om kunstig intelligens.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NHO_SH
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7H44tfmJvZ_hq0C3Qw2Vig
• Facebookfacebook.com/nhoserviceoghandel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nho-service-og-handel
• Instagraminstagram.com/nhoserviceoghandel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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