ABOUT US

Folk AS was established in 2004 and is a Norwegian company. We are specialised in obtaining skilled people within technical and administrative fields, to project-based, temporary and permanent positions.

Since our founding in 2004, we have been committed to becoming the preferred partner for both our customers and consultants. We achieve this through the long-term cultivation of strong relationships, alongside a steadfast focus on quality and ethics.

Folk AS is ISO9001:2015 certified, which has further improves our internal processes – and, in turn, improved the quality of our services.

Through long-term customer relationships and solid agreements, Folk has become an experienced provider of technical and administrative expertise. We have extensive knowledge of the various disciplines, and know which skills are needed and where we find it.

Our services are:
Project-based hire – Payrolling services – Temporary positions – Recruitment to permanent positions.

OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE

We have chosen to specialize within technical and administrative disciplines.

Industries we are targeting, are:

Oil & Gas

Energy

Marine

Aquaculture & Seafood

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OUR CORE VALUES

Personal

We maintain a personal approach with both our customers and consultants, which is consistently met with positive feedback. Our strong knowledge and thorough follow-up with both parties provide a solid foundation for successful assignments and recruitment processes.

Flexible

We adapt to the needs and requirements of the individual client and consultant in a personal and natural manner, with focus on maintaining maximum flexibility for both parties at all times.

Engaged

In addition to being engaged in the duties we execute, social participating and engagement are both important factors to Folk AS. We have been a faithful supporter and contributor of and to Prosjekt Håpet (Project Hope), a privately run children’s home in Brazil for many years. We also support a number of other initiatives and projects annually.

Ethical

We place great emphasis on being a serious co-operating partner. We keep ourselves fully updated at all times with regard to current applicable laws and regulations and adhere to these goes without saying. We spare no effort in approaching all our tasks from an ethical basis – in the best interests of our employees, our clients and the company.

Why choose Folk?

Let us show you what it’s like to have an engaged and personal recruiting and consulting company behind you when you are seeking or applying for a new position!

 

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HSE/External environment/Quality/Ethics

Folk AS is very concerned about Quality, HSE, External enviroment and Ethics.
We expect everyone to act in accordance with, and adhere to, limitations specified by laws, regulations, and international conventions.

Our core values are: ethical, personal, engaged and flexible.

 

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ISO Certifications

Folk AS has been certified to NO EN ISO 9001:2015 since 2016, and to NO EN ISO 14001:2015 since 2025.

 

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Folk AS’s policy on equality and non-discrimination

Folk AS shall work actively and purposefully to promote equality and prevent discrimination and harassment.

 

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The Transparency Act

Folk AS is a Norwegian recruitment and staffing agency wholly owned by the company’s partners. The company is based in Bergen and provides recruitment services to all industries, primarily within the energy market. All our clients are private companies.

 

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Sustainability and social responsibility

Our business must work in a sustainable and responsible way, where the UN’s sustainability goals and the UN’s Global Compact (UNGC) provide guidelines for our work.

 

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Folk AS – our Human Rights policy

Folk AS commits to respecting and promoting human rights, privacy, employee rights, and equal opportunities in all aspects of its business. This policy provides guidelines for acting in accordance with these principles.

 

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New rental rules

 

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